Why competition law is a threat to climate collaboration
With some financial coalitions facing accusations of collusion and threats of lawsuits for their climate action efforts, calls are growing for reviews of antitrust legislation.
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Elizabeth Meager
Elizabeth Meager is the policy editor of Capital Monitor. She is dedicated to making sense of regulatory developments and their influence on the flow of sustainable finance and investment. She was previously managing editor of IFLR.
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