Nordic companies need strong regulation and carbon pricing to accelerate net zero

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Nordic companies need strong regulation and carbon pricing to accelerate net zero

Nordic countries and businesses view carbon pricing as key to delivering net zero, according to the CEOs of leading business groups the Climate Leadership Coalition, Haga Initiative, and Skift Business Leaders

Nordic countries have already demonstrated that decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions is not only possible, but beneficial. However, functioning as a playground for the development of...

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