Unilever urges trade associations to 'bring their considerable influence to the table' on climate action

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Consumer good giant urges industry bodies to use their influence to encourage government action on climate policy, slashing emissions, and phasing out fossil fuels

Unilever has called on the various trade associations it is party to worldwide to take a more proactive stance on climate action, such as on phasing out fossil fuels to accelerate business decarbonisation...

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