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Businesses more aware of climate issues despite just 36% knowing carbon footprint

Chamber of Commerce survey finds increased staff engagement on climate issues

Local businesses are becoming more aware of climate issues despite almost two thirds telling a study that they haven't calculated their carbon footprints, according to a survey.

Just 36 per cent of those responding to the Chamber of Commerce's questionnaire said they knew their carbon footprint.

Despite this 60 per cent said they'd seen an increase in staff engagement in climate issues.

Ralph Peake is the chairman of the chamber's business sustainability group:

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