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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 574, 2024
1st International Scientific Conference “Green Taxonomy for Sustainable Development: From Green Technologies to Green Economy” (CONGREENTAX-2024)
Article Number 03001
Number of page(s) 15
Section Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202457403001
Published online 02 October 2024
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