How investment legend KKR champions environmental innovation

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Firm seeks eco innovations among portfolio companies like ag-tech startup Sundrop Farms

Legendary investment firm KKR has prized "eco efficiency" among its portfolio companies for more than eight years. Now, it is encouraging them to look beyond programs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,...

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