Research: 40,000 new SMEs needed by 2030 to drive UK towards net zero

Michael Holder
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Credit: National Grid

A wave of new small and medium firms is set to emerge to support the net zero transition, and they could offer a £175bn revenue opportunity for the UK economy, according to NatWest

Between now and 2030 more than 40,000 new small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are needed across a variety of key sectors such as renewables, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle (EV) charging if the...

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