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ClientEarth lays down rules for corporate net zero pledges

Cecilia Keating

Cecilia Keating

22 October 2020 • 3 min read

ClientEarth lays down rules for corporate net zero pledges

New 'Principles for Paris-alignment' published as corporates face growing criticism over toothless climate pledges

Environmental law firm ClientEarth has this week laid down a set of ground rules for corporate net zero pledges, in a bid to ensure the growing number of climate promises being touted by the private sector...

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