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02 Apr, 2025

Lightsource bp contributes to the World Economic Forum’s conversation on responsible renewables deployment practices

Lightsource bp’s Penny Laurenson, Global Head of Sustainability, contributed to WEF’s conversation and thought leadership on responsible deployment practices.

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