When it comes to offsets, should charity begin at home?

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Lisa Ashford argues that while it might be tempting to invest in domestic offset projects, businesses can deliver greater environmental benefits by backing schemes in the developing world

Motivated by the desire to "do good" and play a part in the fight against climate change, should companies choose to spend their offsetting dollar in some far-flung country or somewhere much closer to...

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