Top companies 'ignore risk from environment damage'

Top UK companies of the FTSE are being warned of the highly negative economic impact associated with the ignorance of biodiversity maintinance. Though the appeal of fast money is evident in cutting enviromental corners, companies must realize the long term impact of biodiversity reduction and the possibility of, "greater regulation, higher costs (for companies) and even fines." Corperations must be aware of the positive economic effects of quick adaptation to new regulations and standards.
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