Science Based Targets Initiative CEO resigns citing 'personal reasons'

Cecilia Keating
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Luiz Amaral

SBTI says search for a replacement for Luiz Amaral is already underway

The CEO of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) has announced he is stepping down, citing personal reasons. A statement put out by the influential standards body this afternoon said Luiz Amaral...

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