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What is the Green Economy?

Like many other countries around the world, the UK has committed to cutting its carbon emissions in response to the climate emergency, with the aim of being carbon neutral or net zero by 2050.

That will change our everyday lives in all sorts of ways, from the energy we use to what we eat and the jobs we do – and the transition is already under way.

It has been estimated that over 6000 newly skilled individuals will be needed in Hampshire alone to retrofit domestic properties – at an estimated cost of £29.6 Billion.

Growing opportunities

There are over 75,000 businesses, from wind turbine makers to recycling plants, in the ‘green economy’ with more than 1.2 million people already employed in the sector, making it bigger than manufacturing and construction combined. And with rapid expansion expected over the next few years, there’ll be massive demand for skills that are already in short supply.

What is the green economy?

Researchers define the green economy as based on 6 sectors, all of which will require significant investment in technology, policy, employment, and education if we are to reach net zero.

Renewable energy
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Renewable energy plays an important role in securing a country’s energy security and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sustainable transport
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Transport accounts for around 30% of global carbon emissions, and 72% of these emissions come from road transportation – from cars, vans, lorries, buses and other road vehicles.

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Waste management
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Waste management has a big role to play in reducing GHG emissions to a sustainable level. Globally, 2.02 billion tonnes of municipal waste are generated every year, according to 2016 figures, and this is only predicted to increase in the future.

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Green buildings
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Energy use in buildings for lighting, heating, or cooling leads to direct or indirect CO2 emissions. To successfully achieve a Net Zero 2050, we need to completely transform the way we build and power our homes.

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Water management
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Around 6% of the UKs total greenhouse gas emissions are from household water
supply and use.

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Land management
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Net Zero requires a transformation in land use across the UK.

Options to drive a reduction in emissions include increased tree planting, increased implementation and use of low-carbon farming practices such as ‘controlled-release’ fertillisers and expanding the planting of bioenergy crops.

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Your time is now

With the shift to decarbonisation gathering pace, there’s no better time to equip yourself with the skills the new low carbon technologies will demand. And the NetZero Training Hub Portsmouth has a wide range of courses available to help you build a rewarding career while helping to build a more sustainable future.

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