WWF European Policy Office

We are looking for a Sustainable Finance Policy Officer to join our Sustainable Finance Team in Brussels. The ideal candidate should have experience in sustainable finance and lending for buildings’ energy renovation, familiarity with EU policy processes and a commitment to supporting WWF's mission. Please check here for additional information : https://lnkd.in/etG5NM67 Deadline for applying 8 September midnight

Climate change is intrinsically linked to economic losses, affecting operations, increasing insurance costs & more💸 However, 98% of the largest EU & US companies seem ill equipped to address such issues: https://lnkd.in/eh4JXCWf This needs to change. Ensuring companies have the sustainability expertise necessary would promote financial security and stability💶📈

🥳 History made! Today, the Nature Restoration Law enters into force and we're here for it! It’s a truly historic moment as the law sets legally-binding targets for Member States to restore 20% of land areas and 20% of seas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. This day follows years of advocacy and campaigning from the #RestoreNature movement to get the Nature Restoration Law across the finish line. 📽️ Watch our video recap of the campaign and let’s work together to restore our rivers, forests, seas, and wetlands & green our cities all around Europe 🦋

Sustainability & prosperity go hand in hand. 🤝 The EU has the opportunity to increase business resilience, boost sustainable investments, and foster social & economic security. It’s not too good to be true! 🌱 📈 💶 👀 Eager to learn more? Read our report "Investing in Europe's Prosperity", co-written by WWF European Policy Office, E3G, and ShareAction: https://lnkd.in/dHH9gWZ9

#EUTaxonomy alignment is advancing for EU companies across multiple industries, reveals new study published by PwC:  tinyurl.com/4bty3f3d From Real Estate to the Energy, Utilities, and Resources industry, the increased alignment is promising. The 2024 study shows that 43% of non-financial companies reported on new environmental targets, and 93% of industrial companies reported on the EU Taxonomy, with 87% using mandatory templates. What's next? Updating and completing taxonomy criteria to truly accelerate the green transition! Learn more on science-based-taxo.org/

In 2024 most people want their money to be invested sustainably, yet the market still doesn’t reflect this demand. It’s time to give people what they want: accurate information & sufficient sustainable investment options!🌳💶 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etZbupwQ

👀 We're calling for a dedicated EU Nature Restoration Fund! Every €1 invested in nature restoration can generate benefits from €8 to €38. Despite this, nature conservation & restoration in the EU are critically underfunded. Across Europe, we are witnessing more droughts, floods, and wildfires, along with the decline of pollinators, soil erosion, and water eutrophication. But there is a solution: nature itself. The next EU budget must include a dedicated Nature Restoration Fund to address the escalating impacts of nature degradation and the climate crisis. 🗞 Read our joint paper: https://lnkd.in/eu5tAB9H

NEW | EU wind and solar overtake fossil power in the first half of 2024 🇪🇺⚡ 🌪️ and ☀️generated 30% of EU electricity, compared to 27% fossil generation. https://lnkd.in/dT7B9jNV

Tale as old as time: Business lobbies shape policies. And so the EU Taxonomy didn’t fully deliver what it promised. But it’s a happy ending because the Independent Science Based Taxonomy #ISBT is here to save the day by being 100% science-based & lobby-free! Eager to see an accelerated transition to sustainability? Visit science-based-taxo.org and learn which economic activities are truly sustainable. ECOS, ChemSec, Transport & Environment (T&E), BirdLife Europe and Central Asia, Bellona Europa, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Climate Strategy & Partners, Compassion in World Farming, Eurogroup for Animals

In securing an absolute majority, von der Leyen confirmed to stay the course on the goals set out in the European Green Deal. However, her flagship initiative has also been downgraded, catering more to (agro-)industrial demands. "It is evident that a majority of Members of the European Parliament support the green and just transition, and this could have been stronger in the President’s programme. The Parliament must now use the hearings of Commissioners to strengthen and clarify the often vague commitments set out by President von der Leyen,” said Ester Asin Martinez. Our full reaction ➡ https://lnkd.in/emTM-u8w #EuropeanGreenDeal