Bright Futures’ research sheds light on greens skills needed to transform energy workforce
City & Guilds calls for urgent action to help meet workforce challenges as the UK transitions towards a low carbon economy. In April 2022, the…
Net Zero
Net zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. We reach net zero when the amount we add is no more than the amount taken away.
What is the Net Zero Strategy?
It is a UK government strategy that sets out plans to reduce climate-wrecking emissions and decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy, from transport to agriculture.
Some of the key policies outlined included a pledge to power the UK on green electricity by 2035 and a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. A pledge was made to make the UK a “world leader in zero emissions flight” through use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Town Centre Campus development takes an exciting major step forward
Bridgend College is thrilled to announce that it has taken a major step forward in its ambition of building a new Town Centre Campus. Following…
Creating and filling two million green jobs is going to require a major training shake-up
Richard Ng, former teacher, edtech entrepreneur and CTO of Greenworkx, explains why the UK’s mounting green skills shortfall necessitates a wholesale rethink of existing training…
New Report Showcases Progress in Carbon Reduction by UK Universities
A groundbreaking report by DTP has highlighted the significant strides UK universities have made in reducing their carbon footprint. This report details the individual carbon emissions of…
Lack of progress towards net zero risks investment and the UK’s status as a climate leader
Today, the Aldersgate Group publishes its Net Zero Policy Tracker, an assessment of the UK Government’s progress towards delivering net zero. It finds that policy…
How can HR play a key role in achieving net zero?
In this piece Neil Finegan, Training & Management expert, highlights the importance of incorporating environmental sustainability into performance management, strategy and workforce planning, emphasizing core…
Greening the economy means greening the skills sector
The logistics sector has a pivotal role to play in the race to achieving net zero and creating a sustainable, green economy. By combining skills…
Growing a Green Workforce: The Challenges and Opportunities on the Road to Net-Zero
Upskilling and reskilling a workforce capable of making the UK’s leaky buildings more energy efficient will be crucial if the country is to achieve its…
Net Zero not possible without right skills, says ECA
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA has welcomed the report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) urging government to prioritise workforce development and…
The Retrofit Academy enrolls 5,000th learner
The Retrofit Academy has announced that it has successfully enrolled over 5,000 learners to its range of retrofit training courses. Trained as retrofit advisors,…