UK Government urged to get behind green jobs

By committing to the Net Zero target, the UK has already embarked on a transition that will materially transform much of the economy; it is an opportunity for growth in high-quality jobs, distributing opportunities across UK regions. Around 250,000 jobs have already been created in the transition, but the full workforce opportunities will only be realised with stronger policies to harness the potential and manage the risks. A hands-off approach to the Net Zero workforce from Government will not work.

In a new briefing, the CCC finds that the majority of UK workers will see no major impacts from the transition. The largest changes are in sectors with a core role in the delivery of Net Zero – only a... ... More: Official Press Release CCC

Keywords:

CCC, UK, net zero, government, green, jobs, energy transition, economy, opportunity, respond, region, workforce