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Arian, Adam G. and Sands, John. 2024. "Our research shows higher carbon emissions increase costs for Australian businesses." The Conversation.
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Our research shows higher carbon emissions increase costs for Australian businesses

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AuthorsArian, Adam G. and Sands, John
Publication TitleThe Conversation
Year2024
Place of PublicationAustralia
Web Address (URL)https://theconversation.com/our-research-shows-higher-carbon-emissions-increase-costs-for-australian-businesses-229133
KeywordsClimate change; carbon emissio; companies; business cost; environmental regulation; Australia; sustainability
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020350107. Sustainability accounting and reporting
Byline AffiliationsAustralian Catholic University
School of Business
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