Yorkshire Water launches sustainability bond
Yorkshire Water has launched its first sustainability bond in a bid to raise 350m from investors.
Source: www.edie.net
Yorkshire Water has launched its first sustainability bond in a bid to raise 350m from investors.
Source: www.edie.net
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