Survey: Nine in 10 UK business leaders want more net zero support from government

Michael Holder
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BSI's annual net zero barometer survey of UK business leaders shows significant support for net zero - but warns of uncertainty around policy direction and concerns over short term costs

More than nine in 10 UK business leaders want more government policy support and financial incentives to help accelerate their transition towards net zero emissions, with many citing green policy uncertainty...

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