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.”

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