The One in Five Challenge The WWFUK One

The One in Five Challenge The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

ð Introducing The One in Five Challenge ð The Business Case for the Challenge ð Meeting the Challenge The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

Why does WWF care about flying? • Climate change is the biggest global threat to natural world, people and wildlife • Aviation is one of fastest growing sources of GHGs, and currently the technological improvements are developing too slowly to compensate • If emissions are not stabilised, aviation could take up most of the UK carbon budget by 2050 – how to meet 80% reduction target without penalising the rest of the economy? The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

What’s the link – WWF, aviation and business? • WWF has the environmental expertise, the brand the political clout to help companies pursue their sustainability agenda to find practical solutions • Flying represents significant share of business carbon footprint -can be as much as 50% for some companies • Carbon savings could be significant: if all European companies cut business flights by 20% they would save 22 million tonnes of CO 2 • Conditions are right for encouraging a shift in business flying culture – Alternatives – audio, web and video conferencing & High Speed Rail – Regulation and fiscal measures pushing carbon reduction – Meeting an 80% cut of greenhouse gases by 2050 The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

What is the One in Five Challenge? A guided programme and award scheme to help business and government to cut 20% of flights within five years • Reduces reliance on business flights by encouraging culture of virtual meetings • Encourages businesses to seek greener alternatives to flying • Independently audited scheme • Sets annual flight reduction targets • Helps change business travel behaviour • Demonstrates that companies can remain competitive while reducing their flying The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

Current participants The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

ð Introducing The One in Five Challenge ð The Business Case for the Challenge ð Meeting the Challenge The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

The Business case for the Challenge • A substantial reduction in travel expenditure • Better global collaboration and faster decision making • Better work–life balance for staff, which can boost staff retention • Public and press recognition for achieving the Challenge • Focus for engaging staff and improving compliance with travel policy • Demonstration of commitment to carbon reduction—to staff, investors, suppliers and Government The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

What do you get for taking part? • An online methodology for monitoring, reporting and measuring reductions/savings • Consultancy help and support from our auditors, JMP • Specially designed panda logo for award winners • A toolkit to plan and implement a sustainable business travel policy • Annual workshop and quarterly e-newsletter • Ideas for improved engagement and buy-in from staff • Annual progress reports • Joining fee of £ 5, 000, then £ 750 annual membership The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

ð Introducing The One in Five Challenge ð The Business Case for the Challenge ð Meeting the Challenge The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

How the process works • Designed to take minimal staff time • Companies fill out a baseline survey, setting a trajectory and detailing: – Number of flights, flight expenditure, flight distances, top 10 destinations and estimated CO 2 from flying • Data is verified during an on-site visit • Companies update their data annually and are provided with an annual progress report • Celebration of success! The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

Key stages and milestones Month 1 -3 Complete baseline survey Month 3 -6 On-site visit Month 12 Complete 1 st annual survey Month 13 -14 Receive 1 st annual progress report Month 24 Receive 2 nd annual progress report etc Until 20% cut achieved The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge

The One in Five Challenge The WWF-UK One in Five Challenge