jobs

This paper provides evidence on the characteristics of low-carbon jobs in the United States and reveals the potential skills gaps and hiring difficulties emerging in specific labour markets affected by the low-carbon transition. Read more

Almost a year on from its interim report, the Treasury last month published its Net Zero Review. In the intervening months, how much has the Treasury’s thinking developed on how to deliver a just transition to net-zero in the UK while capturing growth opportunities, asks Esin Serin. Read more

New report says the transition to net zero will have far-reaching but unequal benefits Green jobs can provide good quality... Read more

Action by the finance sector in the coal-to-clean transition now needs to be scaled up, focusing on local needs and delivering tangible social impact, say Sabrina Muller and Nick Robins. Read more

This report sets out what the delivery of a just transition in the UK will require, highlights initial efforts by leading financial institutions towards achieving a just transition, and points to what is needed to achieve system-wide change. Read more

The Government should firmly embed CCUS within its Net Zero Strategy, to boost jobs in the UK’s regions and demonstrate its commitment ahead of COP26 to stopping climate change, says Esin Serin. Read more

This independent report prepared for the UK Prime Minister ahead of the G7 Summit in June sets out the current major challenges and opportunities facing the world, a shared vision and strategy for tackling them, policies for delivery and finance for action. Read more

Nick Robins and Ciara Shannon suggest a green recovery plan from COVID-19 for the northern English county of Cumbria now that its council is reviewing its controversial decision to open a new colliery. Read more

Approximately 6.3 million jobs in the UK, about one in five, are likely to be affected either positively or negatively... Read more

This is the moment for the Government to take every opportunity to lead by example in the drive to cut emissions in a fair and equitable way, says Esin Serin, as she evaluates the Treasury’s recently published Net Zero Review interim report. Read more