UK CEOs more likely than international peers to have climate plans in place

Stuart Stone
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UK CEOs more likely than international peers to have climate plans in place

UK CEOs are more likely to have detailed plans to reduce emissions, with one-in-five fearing their business will not be economically viable within a decade

More than a fifth of UK CEOs believe their business may not be economically viable within a decade, with climate action and net zero planning now widely considered crucial to safeguarding firms' long term...

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