WWF

Make net zero strategies a mandatory requirement, UK firms urge government

Legislation

Make net zero strategies a mandatory requirement, UK firms urge government

BT, Tesco, Aviva, Santander, and Mitie among those calling on government to make net zero disclosure a mandatory requirement for large firms

clock 11 October 2021 • 5 min read
'We cannot rely on voluntary measures': WWF calls for net zero mandate for large UK firms

Management

'We cannot rely on voluntary measures': WWF calls for net zero mandate for large UK firms

UK should pass climate legislation ordering large companies to establish robust and science-based climate action plans, according to WWF

clock 08 October 2021 • 3 min read
'A game changer that will help safeguard humanity': Philanthropies pledge record $5bn for nature protection

Biodiversity

'A game changer that will help safeguard humanity': Philanthropies pledge record $5bn for nature protection

Bezos Earth Fund, Nia Tero, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Wyss Foundation among the nine philanthropic organisations behind record private funding announcement

clock 23 September 2021 • 5 min read
'Historic opportunity': WWF and ScottishPower jointly urge government to accelerate net zero mission

Energy

'Historic opportunity': WWF and ScottishPower jointly urge government to accelerate net zero mission

Conservation charity and green energy supplier announced formal partnership aimed at promoting case for ambitious climate action ahead of COP26

clock 22 September 2021 • 2 min read
UK financiers accused of directly funding companies that threaten rainforest

Climate change

UK financiers accused of directly funding companies that threaten rainforest

WWF report calls on government to implement due diligence procedures for the finance sector to help tackle exposure to deforestation risks

clock 10 September 2021 • 2 min read
Tesco and WWF launch climate-friendly cattle feed scheme for dairy farmers

Climate change

Tesco and WWF launch climate-friendly cattle feed scheme for dairy farmers

Tesco dairy farmers to receive 80 per cent seed subsidy for plants and herbs it claims can boost animal health, water and soil quality while also cutting emissions

clock 18 August 2021 • 2 min read
'Doesn't add up to a cleaner, greener future': WWF warns UK Budget is failing net zero test

Politics

'Doesn't add up to a cleaner, greener future': WWF warns UK Budget is failing net zero test

Green group claims only fraction of Budget 2021 has been directed towards climate change mitigation policies, as pressure ramps up Chancellor Rishi Sunak to step up support for net zero transition

clock 12 August 2021 • 5 min read

Politics

We won't get far without giving the public a voice in how the UK reaches net zero

WWF's Jo Furtado explores how to drive up public engagement in the Net Zero Strategy in order to ensure ambitious action to combat the climate crisis

clock 29 July 2021 • 4 min read

Policy

Climate Calculator: Online tool launched to give UK public their say on how to reach net zero

Online tool asks public for their views on the best path to net zero emissions touching on food, energy, heating and manufacturing among other areas

clock 23 July 2021 • 3 min read

Waste

Report: Food waste crisis worse than thought, as farm waste tops one billion tonnes

Major new study from WWF argues previous food waste data is based on a major underestimate, thanks to huge amounts of food lost before it leaves the farm

clock 21 July 2021 • 4 min read