The number of major companies to put in place a target of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions has more than trebled in the past year as corporates fight to retain access to capital and demonstrate they are environmentally sustainable.
A survey by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors found that the number of ASX200 companies with net zero emissions targets surged to 49 in the year to March 2021, up from 14 in the 12 months to March 2020.
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Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
