Poll: Almost three-quarters of business leaders suffering from 'sustainability stress'

Stuart Stone
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Anxiety over meeting net zero targets and where and how to invest in sustainability risks leading to 'investment paralysis', BT warns

Almost three-quarters of UK business leaders say they are stressed about sustainability targets and the pressure to help their firm transition to net zero emissions, according to a new poll published today....

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