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Government backs new emissions target as net zero sector surpasses one million jobs
Under proposals for the seventh Carbon Budget, the Government has committed to an emissions reduction target of around 87% between 2038 and 2042.
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ESG analysts and ecologists among green jobs resisting automation, study finds
Dr Jasmine Escalera, expert at MyPerfectCV, said: “Net Zero isn’t just creating new roles, it’s reshaping the definition of job security."
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E.ON UK sees five-fold rise in youth applications for green apprenticeships
Naomi Furlonger said: "We’re investing in early career pathways to give the next generation the opportunity to build meaningful careers while shaping a cleaner, fairer energy future.”
Education & Training
Skills gap in heat pump sector threatens Warm Homes target, report warns
According to data, without more investment in training, the Government’s Warm Homes Plan to upgrade five million homes by 2030 is at risk.
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Government clean energy plan to create over 15,000 new jobs in Wales by 2030
Skills pilots will run in Pembrokeshire, Cheshire and Lincolnshire, with £2.5m of Government funding to support new training centres, courses or career advisers.
Education & Training
Centrica to open £35m net zero training academy in Leicestershire
The site will train thousands of engineers every year in skills like installing heat pumps, EV chargers, solar panels and battery storage.
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Government backs SAF industry with funding and jobs
Duncan McCourt said: “The challenge now is to ensure we have enough SAF to meet the mandate whilst keeping costs low and create thousands of jobs in the process."
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Thousands of green jobs to be created under Government home heating plan
The initiative includes a consultation to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, while launching funding and skills programmes to grow the workforce for a low-carbon future.
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40 to 65-year-olds view green jobs riskier than traditional jobs – Phoenix Group
Phoenix Group has found workers aged 40-65-years-old view ‘green jobs’ as riskier than ‘traditional’ jobs.
Employee Relations
Unite calls for ‘reality check’ over Scottish government’s climate policy setbacks
Unite the Union criticizes the Scottish government for failing its greenhouse gas emissions targets and poorly managing the transition to green jobs.