The North East has seen the biggest increase in green jobs in the UK over the last 12 months but the sector is still dominated by London and the South East, a new report says.
The second PwC’s Green Jobs Barometer shows the North East recording a significant rise in green jobs over the last 12 months, with employment figures going from 4,227 to 7,594. But the report found that London and the South East can claim almost a third (32.7%) of all new green jobs, raising fears that the economic benefits of net zero transition may not be fairly spread around the country.
PwC defines green jobs as roles that aim to provide environmentally friendly products and services, or that adapt processes to become more environmentally-friendly. Its report said that green jobs often bring wider economic benefits, with every green job supporting a further 2.2 posts in other firms.
