Why business leaders need to manage decline as well as growth

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The journey to net zero for firms will either be one of transformation or an un-climbable abyss resulting in their failure, writes Dr Andrew White from the University of Oxford

As the drive for sustainability accelerates, few business leaders aren't aware that the old, comforting model of 'business as usual' cannot continue. But while realising this is one thing, tackling it...

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