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Pharmaceutical giant Takeda sets science-based net zero goal for 2040

Michael Holder

Michael Holder

29 April 2020 • 2 min read

Japanese firm secures approval from Science Based Targets initiative to eradicate emissions from its core business by 2040

Japanese pharmaceutical giant Takeda has become the latest global corporate to secure independent approval for its 1.5C climate action strategy from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), as it yesterday...

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