Jo Swinson: Lib Dems propose environmental 'duty of care' for UK businesses
Jo Swinson tells delegates at the Business Green leaders' summit Party is working on proposals for new legislation requiring businesses to engage with supply chain responsibilities
Legislation to impose a "general duty of care" for the environment and human rights on private companies and public bodies would be introduced if the Liberal Democrats form the next government, party leader...
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