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Disclaimer
This publication is the result of collaborative efforts by representatives from member companies and external experts. A wide range of member companies reviewed drafts, thereby ensuring that the document broadly represents the perspective of WBCSD membership. Input and feedback from stakeholders listed above was incorporated in a balanced way. This does not mean, however, that every member company or stakeholder agrees with every word. The report has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax, legal or other professional advice.
Acknowledgments
WBCSD would like to thank the following organizations for providing their insights and collaboration: Members: Bayer, Danone, Deloitte, Diageo, Heineken, OCP Group, Olam Agri, PepsiCo, Regrow Ag, Syngenta Partners: Agreena, Cerrado Waters Consortium, LENs Team: Deviah Aiama, Martina Asquini, Stefania Avanzini, Jack Bugas (BCG), Ben Cohen, Fiona Cromarty, Stephan Freundt, Matt Inbusch, Bruno Miranda, Antoniya Spirova, Shalini Unnikrishnan (BCG)
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