The UK Government’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will bring a major shift in the labour market – with changes to existing jobs, the creation of new ones, and the growth of jobs already considered to be ‘green’.
The existing workforce will need to adapt through upskilling and reskilling, facilitated by the further education and skills system as well as on-the-job training. This will come alongside other ongoing changes to our economy and labour market, which will continue to affect the jobs available and skills required, as well as demographics, meaning people will experience more of these changes over longer working lives.
