Science Based Targets for Nature: Companies urged to adopt new science-aligned green goals

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The new guidance aims to spur business action to protect nature
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The new guidance aims to spur business action to protect nature

Following success of Science-Based Targets for CO2 emissions, firms offered guidance on measuring and tackling their impact on nature

Experts from the Science-Based Targets Network have launched new guidance to help companies align their business strategies with efforts to protect and restore nature. Dubbed 'Science Based Targets...

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