Waitrose Launches Net Zero Fund for British Farmers

• New fund open to over 2,000 Waitrose Farmers to support their transition to net zero 
• Grants to support projects for the adoption of low carbon farming practices 
• Builds on commitment to reach net zero across Waitrose’s UK farms by 2035, and the entire supply chain by 2050

Waitrose is launching a £500,000 fund to support its British farmers in their transition to net zero emissions. 

Part of Waitrose’s Farming For Nature programme, the net zero farm fund will finance projects, by farmers and suppliers, that will support the adoption of low carbon farming practices. 

The new fund will see individual grants made available to British farmers or producers who supply Waitrose. 

The programme will invite applications to fund projects that will reduce the carbon emissions associated with the products supplied to Waitrose, as well as helping boost resilience to combat the effects of climate change. 

The funding is available for small-scale projects as well as large scale investments. For example, it could go towards rainwater capture tanks and sustainable fertilisers, or for successful applicants to invest in low carbon heating systems and soil friendly machinery.

Building on the £1m investment for Farming for Nature, the new fund is a key step in the programme, which is committed to provide access to affordable finance and provide resources to support their transition to regenerative and low carbon farming.

• The application window will be open for a month, closing on 13th April 2025, after which a shortlist will be agreed and winning applicants will be selected by a steering group. 
• Support will be made available throughout the application process to maximise collaboration.
• The fund will be open to a diverse range of farms and supply chains. 
• Waitrose Farmers can apply through their supplier or by emailing climate@waitrose.co.uk.