'The potential is extraordinary': Business action on energy efficiency could save $2tr a year, new research claims

Michael Holder
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World Economic Forum and PwC report sets out host of energy efficiency actions it claims are 'doable today, at attractive returns with no need for new technology'

A suite of "doable today" business actions that would slash demand for energy could unlock annual savings of at least $2tr a year across the global economy, while helping to boost growth, save companies...

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