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Will water pricing be the next carbon pricing?

Business Green

That makes it difficult for companies to fully evaluate and account for the business risk of supplies drying up as a result of climate change. Industry often pays a hugely subsidised cost for water.". Water-stressed regions around the globe are grappling with the realities of climate change's effects on water availability.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

Certification is shown to attract and engage top talent, increase credibility and build trust, slash costs, meet the demands of a consumer majority, and protect a company’s mission in the long term. Today, there are over 6,000 certified B Corps , in more than 8 countries and over 150 different industries.

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Government vows to make all new homes 'zero carbon ready', but campaigners fear disaster for nature

Business Green

The white paper reiterates the government's plans to strengthen environmental standards for new homes and hints that it could pull forward the 2025 target date for introducing the new Future Homes Standard, which will require new homes to be "zero carbon ready".