Chemical Footprinting: Identifying Hidden Liabilities in Manufacturing Consumer Products
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Hidden liabilities arise when companies don't know or don't disclose the chemicals in their products and supply chains—omissions that can create uncertainty for investors. A new tool gives companies a way to talk about their performance in toxic chemicals management.
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