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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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FMB backs MPs urgent call for retrofit skills plan
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warned the Government would miss its 2030 and 2050 targets without urgent action on the skills gap.
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Climate change could cut pension fund returns by a third by 2050 – Ortec Finance
Research found that if the world fails to make a low-carbon transition, pension fund returns could fall by 33% by 2050 under a high warming scenario.
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.
Pensions & Retirement
Smart Pension invests £330m in renewables to support clean energy transition
The investment is part of Smart Pension’s plan to put 15% of its default fund into private markets.
Education & Training
3t appoints new head of net zero to boost clean energy training initiatives
Dan Taylor said: “As we move toward a low-carbon future, I believe that the need for a skilled, adaptable workforce has never been more critical than now.”
Compensation & Benefits
More than half of employers adopt EV salary sacrifice schemes to meet environmental targets
Sustainability has overtaken traditional drivers in the rise of EV salary sacrifice schemes, with 52% of employers citing it as a key reason for adoption, according to Tusker.
Education & Training
Phoebus achieves 69% carbon footprint reduction through employee training initiatives
Phoebus credited much of its success to its strategic focus on training and workforce engagement.
Business
Government backs businesses with £51.9m to cut emissions and boost growth
The Government has awarded £51.9m to 25 businesses for emissions-reduction projects, supporting the UK’s goal of becoming a clean energy superpower and boosting economic growth.