Britain's businesses 'shelve Net Zero plans because they simply can't afford them'

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Businesses across Britain are putting their Net Zero plans on hold because they simply cannot afford them, new research suggests.A poll shared exclusively with GB News found that three quarters of workers believe rising costs are forcing firms to delay or scale back plans to cut energy use, water consumption and carbon emissions.The findings come as ministers press ahead with ambitious climate targets while businesses continue to grapple with high energy bills, rising wages and mounting operating costs.The figures, based on a survey of 2,156 UK adults, found that 75 per cent of people believe rising costs are preventing firms from making progress on environmental goals even where they want to improve sustainability.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The research also suggests growing scepticism about whether many businesses will be able to meet their public Net Zero commitments.Almost half of workers - 47 per cent - said they do not believe their employer will meet its Net Zero targets...

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