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AkzoNobel achieves CO₂ target four years ahead of schedule
AkzoNobel has achieved a 50 per cent reduction in CO₂ emissions four years earlier than originally planned, reaching the target in 2026 rather than 2030. The paints and coatings group is presenting this as a climate milestone, but the drivers behind such accelerated timelines warrant closer examination.
“AkzoNobel has achieved a 50 per cent reduction in CO₂ emissions four years earlier than originally planned, reaching the target in 2026 rather than 2030. The paints and coatings group is presenting this as a climate milestone, but the drivers behind such accelerated timelines warrant closer examination.”
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