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Where’s the rigour on the ‘S’

Helen Goulden OBE joins the ESG Out Loud podcast to debate a Scope framework for social factors.
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Education and employment Innovation and Investment Local economies Social innovation business corporate environment ESG sustainability Posted on: 3 February 2025 Authors: Helen Goulden OBE,

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