'A considered decision': Compass Group pushes back net zero target to 2040

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Food service giant confirms original 2030 target set in 2021 has been delayed, as it works to decarbonise complex operations

Food services giant Compass Group has delayed its net zero goal by 10 years to 2040, while also expanding the scope of the goal to encompass its entire value chain as well as its core business and operations....

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