'A fundamental business issue': Majority of UK CEOs preparing surge in climate-focused investment

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PwC survey of top bosses finds 70 per cent are concerned about climate impacts, but global picture reveals many bosses continue to ignore escalating risks

A clear majority of UK CEOs are planning to increase long term investments in improving their businesses' sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance over the next three...

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