CLIMATE GOALS SHOULD BE AT THE CENTRE OF GOVERNMENTS ECONOMIC POLICY
Aviva and WWF have released a joint report calling for more focus on net zero regulations The economic strategy to transition the UK government to net zero needs to be nature based and focus on the climate changes we need to see. These are the views of Aviva and WWF, who are beseeching policy makers to do more then ask businesses to create their own zero carbon strategies, but rather to intervene on a national level and provide businesses with a more sustainable way of reducing carbon emissions.
Although companies are key to cutting down emissions, the organisations claim that an economic approach that aligns public spending and policy with net zero is critical to the health and growth of the economy. They are advocating for net zero planning to be at the forefront of governmental policy, not just for the UK’s businesses.
The private sector must be given clear, concise targets that are set at a government level for businesses and ensuring the Treasury make green economic planning that is embedded within the way these companies function.
WWF CEO Tanya Steele said: “The world still has time to avoid the worst impacts of a climate catastrophe but only if all of us, especially governments and businesses, take immediate action.”
Her thoughts were echoed by Aviva’s CEO Amanda Blanc: “A whole of economy approach to transition is needed, with Government setting the direction. Our joint report with WWF sets out some concrete steps for how to achieve this.”
To read the full report please use this link.
