The government has promised a natural capital plan, but businesses can still lead the way

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AECOM's Steve Smith argues while government support for the natural capital agenda is welcome, there is no need for businesses to wait for a national plan before embracing the concept

Last month, in response to the Natural Capital Committee's (NCC's) third State of Natural Capital report, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) committed to developing a 25-year...

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