UK businesses want a consistent net zero policy – not a laissez-faire approach

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UK businesses want a consistent net zero policy – not a laissez-faire approach

The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary's mixed messaging around net zero this week could bruise investor confidence in the green economy, writes Corporate Leaders Group's Beverley Cornaby

Conferences are usually quiet, predictable, affairs where you go to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from each other. This week's Innovation Zero event, pitched as the UK's largest net zero...

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