Survey: Large UK firms buying carbon credits to support two-thirds of their green goals

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Research by risk management firm Gallagher finds strong corporate appetite for carbon credits, despite risks associated with offsetting market

Large UK businesses could be relying on the purchase of carbon credits to achieve almost two-thirds of their sustainability targets, according to research published today by global risk management and...

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