BAT fires up net zero strategy with new 2050 goal

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BAT commits to net zero value chain emissions by 2050
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BAT commits to net zero value chain emissions by 2050

Tobacco giant pledges to bring its existing sustainability commitments in line with climate science, as it signs up to the Race to Zero campaign

British American Tobacco (BAT) has committed to delivering net zero emissions by 2050 across its value chain and will bring its existing sustainability targets in line with limiting global warming to 1.5C...

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