Carbon markets are the backbone of a low-carbon future - but only if governments seize this opportunity

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Businesses need practical tools that can work alongside direct emissions cuts in order to help meet climate goals, writes World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) CEO Peter Bakker

Climate change is resulting in increased costs for businesses, from the effects of extreme weather events to heightened supply chain risks, the financial impacts are already evident and anticipated to...

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