Green Skills Outlook: Sharper focus on skilled workers needed to deliver clean energy transition

Stuart Stone
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New report from energy giant Iberdrola identified 'vast' opportunities from net zero transition, but warns they will not be realised unless businesses and policymakers boost the skills base

Global business leaders are approaching the net zero transition with a sense of "overwhelming positivity", with two thirds of top executives believing responsibility for leading the pursuit of climate...

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