Study: Decarbonisation now a priority at 80 per cent of manufacturing firms

Cecilia Keating
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Study: Decarbonisation now a priority at 80 per cent of manufacturing firms

MakeUK study reveals nearly half of manufacturers have implemented climate plans, amid escalating energy costs

Decarbonisation is now a major consideration for the UK's manufacturing sector, with reducing emissions now a "high" or "medium" priority for eight out of 10 firms, according to new research. A study...

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