Survey: Over two-thirds of CFOs expect high returns from corporate sustainability initiatives

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Research from consultancy Kearney and media organisation We Don't Have Time indicates backing for ESG initiatives is shifting from a secondary consideration to a growing priority in corporate finance

Almost 70 per cent of chief financial officers (CFOs) expect higher returns on their green investments compared to traditional stocks, indicating growing confidence in the long-term value and profitability...

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