Data shows 2.2% of all new UK jobs are classified as ‘green’ – but one-third are in London and south-east
, there was a 150% increase in the number of green jobs advertised, with strong demand for green roles in manufacturing, construction and professional services.
Yorkshire and the Humber, as well as Northern Ireland, slipped down the rankings with each having a green jobs proportion of 1.9% – though both have improved from 1.2% last year. In every region of the UK, green jobs accounted for a greater share of the job market than in previous years, and the number of green jobs more than doubled in the year to June 2022.While Wales and Scotland are among the top performers, it’s striking that one in five new green roles are based in the capital.
“If growth continues on this trajectory, the compounding effect means the green economy will increase London’s dominance over other cities and regions. If we want to meet our net zero ambitions while driving growth, then the green economy needs to be nationwide.”that, although the case for renewables has been underlined by high prices and energy security worries since the invasion of Ukraine, developers face significant hurdles in getting projects off the ground.
The government has faced criticism for not moving quickly enough on green energy and helping to create jobs in the sector. Labour has vowed to
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