02 June 2026

WWF Comment

For immediate release

Net zero transition can help "protect households, strengthen the economy, and safeguard the natural world", says WWF

Rick Parfett, Head of Climate Policy at WWF, said: “Another spike in gas prices shows the real cost of staying tied to fossil fuels. Reaching net zero won’t just protect the climate, it’ll help protect households, strengthen the economy, and safeguard the natural world we all rely on – and it will cost us less than one fossil fuel shock per decade. Our green economy is already a real success story, delivering growth in every part of the UK and supporting over a million jobs.

Today’s announcement should give businesses confidence to invest in a fair transition, backed by independent advice and the Climate Change Act, but we need clear, credible and ambitious policies to make that happen. That means using the National Wealth Fund and GB Energy to help more people power their homes with clean energy, cut bills, and support nature’s recovery.”