Institute of Directors backs stronger climate governance in bid to 'restore trust in British business'

Michael Holder
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Senior UK business leaders call on next government to beef up climate reporting and establish Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost investment in green economy

Senior UK business leaders have called on the next government to consider setting up a Sovereign Wealth Fund to invest in the green economy, backed by stronger green governance rules to help boost corporate...

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