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Innogy to pilot offshore wind training hub in North Wales
German energy giant launches recruitment drive for technician trainees to help fill looming skills gap in burgeoning UK offshore wind sector
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Reports: Chancellor preps green jobs 'revolution'
As new study suggests net zero transition could create over 350,000 new jobs and deliver £90bn in economic benefits, Rishi Sunak is said to be preparing a green jobs package that promises to go beyond...
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The UK needs a green skills training drive to help weather the recession
Linking the next phase of the furlough scheme with skills training in green jobs could boost the economy, argues Megan Trethewey of the Conservative Environment Network
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Local Government: Green recovery could create over one million jobs
Major new report from the Local Government Association argues devolving skills development and investment could help put UK on track for net zero emissions and create a post-coronavirus jobs boom
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Study: Around 2.2 million UK workers need reskilling for net zero transition
Research by UK100 estimates one in every 10 British workers need retraining or reskilling if 2050 net zero goal is to be met
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As unemployment mounts, research points to 1.6 million green jobs opportunity
Prioritising green homes, tree planting, and charge points could help tackle mounting job losses, according to new reports from IPPR and REA
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World Economic Forum: 'Nature positive' recovery offers $10.1tr opportunity
Study offers compelling case for green Covid-19 response which it estimates could create 385 million new jobs worldwide by 2030
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CBI calls for 2025 gas boiler phase-out to keep net zero on track
Government feels the heat over yawning gap in UK gas decarbonisation policy from two major reports from the CBI and the Net Zero Infrastructure Commission
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Global ESG accreditation scheme launches for business and finance professionals
The International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) to offer online ESG exams and accreditation to 'deepen the sustainable development of our society'
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Green Milk Round: Sustainable Recruitment Alliance launches with mission to...
Clifford Chance and Blackbridge debut new industry push to curb waste and carbon emissions from early talent sector
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'People and communities are key': National Lottery publishes community-led...
Guide shares expertise from community groups across the UK taking action on the environment and provides practical tips on mobilising local climate action
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Net Zero Festival: BusinessGreen launches inaugural Net Zero Skills Summit
Hosted in partnership with National Grid, new virtual conference on October 12th to explore how to build the skills base for the net zero transition
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White van goes green: 'Retrofit army' needed to transform buildings, research...
Retrofitting England's buildings and infrastructure will require £40bn of investment, according to UK100
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Government opens £6.9m fund for energy efficiency skills training
Funding opens in support of the government's Green Home Grants Voucher Scheme to support low carbon retrofitting of fuel-poor building stock
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Is hydrogen the silver bullet for decarbonising gas networks?
National Grid's long term strategy manager, Danielle Stewart, discusses the role for hydrogen as the UK gas grid plots its path to net zero over the coming decades
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IRENA: Renewable energy generates half a million new jobs worldwide in 2019
As many as 11.5 million people now work in renewable energy worldwide, but IRENA warns strong policy action essential to sustain growth in the wake of Covid-19
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Octopus Energy to create 1,000 clean tech jobs and new tech hub
Clean energy technology firm touts plans to double its workforce by the end of 2021 and make the UK the 'Silicon Valley of energy'
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National Grid launches scheme to bring disadvantaged pupils into the net zero...
Initiative aims to help disadvantaged pupils from south London meet the growing demand for skilled workers that is being created by the net zero transition
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Net Zero Skills Summit: Last chance to register
Anyone interested in getting a green job or recruiting a green workforce should register now for the UK's first Net Zero Skills Summit, which takes place on Monday morning
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Energy-saving, plant-eating, and green body paint: The Sun launches Green...
Major new Count Us In campaign signs up influential tabloid as it seeks to engage one billion people with climate action
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