Better Business Act: Top brands lead calls for green reforms to Companies Act

Michael Holder
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John Lewis, Iceland, Brewdog and Bulb among 400 firms calling on government to amend Companies Act to put environmental responsibilities on statutory footing

Over 400 leading British businesses have this week called on the government to strengthen the Companies Act to help ensure environmental and social issues are given due consideration by company directors....

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