Investors call on chemical firms to phase out toxic substances

Failing to address chemical pollution exposes companies and their investors to financial risks, it was argued (PA) - (PA Archive)

A coalition of investors is calling on chemical companies to phase out highly hazardous chemicals and transition to safer alternatives.

The group of 43 investors, with four trillion dollars in assets under management, warned that the sector is not acting fast enough to protect vital ecosystems and human health.