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As Corporate Members of REC, our latest blog explores REC’s latest policy paper, on the importance of green jobs, futureproofing the workforce, and what this means for businesses. This blog explores the latest policy paper to be published by REC which discusses the importance of green jobs and futureproofing the workforce, and what this means for businesses.
REC: The importance of Green Jobs and futureproofing the workforce
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), of which Pursuit Group is a certified member; has recently issued their latest policy paper, and explores the importance of defining green jobs as the UK builds a workforce for the future, and insights into what makes a green economy and the growth opportunities as a result. REC also provide suggestions around green skill sets and recommendations, revealing their 7 key policy recommendations, from defining the roles and standards, to training and careers advice and what this means for the role recruiters.
In fact, green initiatives are anticipated to promote sustainable growth and boost productivity; and the government’s own Energy Innovation Needs Assessment (EINA) in 2019, revealed that the green economy could support £53 billion of GVA and 500,000 jobs by 2050 – certainly not something to easily ignore. But what exactly are green jobs, and what does this mean for this growing area of demand?
Helpfully, REC has offered its own definition for green jobs:
“Green jobs are those that work either directly or indirectly (at least 50% of role involves green tasks) to reduce net carbon emissions and/or help protect the environment. There are varying scales of green job, but to achieve Net Zero, every sector is likely to need to adopt new, increased, or enhanced skills relating to green.
“Direct green work, which often involves technical skills can include roles within the renewables, energy efficiency, and conservation sectors. These are likely to require more enhanced green skills, as demand increases. Indirect roles often require more general skills and can include roles in the circular economy, which contribute to more sustainable practices. These are likely to require new and emerging skills relating to green.
“There are also transitional roles, which are likely to require increased green skills as demand for renewable materials increases, while reliance on things like fossil fuels decrease. These include roles within construction, transport, and brown sectors, like oil and gas.”
What does green jobs and the green sector mean to you and your business?
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