Bumps in road expected as U.K. strives to be climate risk leader
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Neil Hodge2022-01-20T12:13:00
The United Kingdom has paved the way for companies to report on the future financial impact of climate risks, but the process is far from easy and rates of noncompliance—at least initially—could be high.
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