WWF EU

WWF EU is highlighting the importance of industry due diligence in reducing illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The organisation argues that seafood businesses must verify their supply chains to help cut illegal catches. The message underscores growing pressure on the private sector to take responsibility for ocean sustainability alongside regulators.

WWF's EU office has published a position paper calling for a revision of the EU Shareholder Rights Directive to better support a sustainable economy. The paper argues that the directive should be updated so shareholders and company boards are encouraged to account for environmental and human rights considerations in corporate governance. It sets out the environmental group's recommendations ahead of any legislative debate on the rules.