Green economy faces sustainability skills gap
IEMA warns just 13 per cent of companies feel able to deal with 'perfect storm' of climate, resource and population pressures
View ArticleUK to boost wind energy skills with National College
Training and education hub should open its doors on Humberside in 2016, with network of partners across the country
View ArticleICRS opens doors to organisational members
Industry body the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability aims to expand breadth of member organisations
View ArticleTackling the environment and sustainability skills gap
Martin Baxter, Executive Director - Policy & Engagement, IEMA
View ArticleEngineers relaunch Chartered Environmentalist certification
Institution of Mechanical Engineers issues call for green specialists in response to "spectacular growth" of clean tech and sustainability sectors
View ArticleVestas announces offshore wind hiring push
Wind energy giant announces it is looking to recruit over 200 staff at its new blade production facility on the Isle of Wight, as DONG Energy takes full control of giant Hornsea project
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Carillion's David Picton explains why sustainabile businesses should play a key role in plugging the skills gap
View ArticleEnsuring a low-carbon skills future
David Kirkham of Employer First says the shortage of low-carbon sector skills is not far from crisis level but companies can overcome the problem
View ArticleGreen energy jobs surge leaves UK economy in its wake
Figures from the Renewable Energy Association show a nine per cent increase from 2012/13 to 2013/14, while nationally jobs rose 1.2 per cent
View ArticleWhy sustainability professionals are happier than your average exec
IEMA survey finds nine in 10 who have moved into the sector exhibit high levels of job satisfaction
View ArticleWhat will the new government do for green business skills?
David Kirkham of Employer First argues the new government has its work cut out if it is to tackle a looming green skills crisis
View ArticleUtilities Academy to offer first smart meter diploma
Training provider will offer new diploma for new and experienced engineers, whilst providing work experience with power suppliers and Ofgem approved meter installers
View Article10 Rules for creating a sustainability start-up
Hubbub's Trewin Restorick reveals his top tips for budding sustainability entrepreneurs
View ArticleHow the energy efficiency challenge continues to haunt small businesses
SMEs lack the time, expertise and resources to improve their energy efficiency performance, but perhaps the IEA has the answers
View ArticleSix top tips for getting high-level buy-in
Global Action Plan's Naomi Allen suggests key strategies for gaining senior support for sustainability programmes
View ArticleMeet Generation S: The employees who refuse to work for polluting companies
Survey data reveals new generation of prime job candidates that will not work for unethical businesses
View ArticleWavepower embarks on engineering recruitment drive
Glastonbury-based wave energy firm announces it is in the market for 30 engineers, graduates, and interns, having secured £50m in investment
View ArticleBlue Green Dream: How we can use nature to build resilient and healthy cities
R&D Programme of the Year award winner reveals how using integrated natural solutions in urban environments can cut on costs as well as boosting life quality
View ArticleRed tape, harmonisation, and innovation - top execs outline three ways to...
Sustainability executives from Ikea and Jaguar Land Rover detail the key policy moves they want to see from Commission's environment chief
View ArticleWorld Bank and Global Environment Facility launch $150m green cities project
Sustainable cities project backed by India, China, and Brazil will develop new tools for greener planning in key urban centres
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