UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds
New research from CBI Economics indicates that the UK's net zero economy is worth over £100 billion annually and supports over a million jobs. The sector offers higher average wages than the national standard, highlighting its role in industrial growth.
Why it matters
The data provides economic justification for climate policies, suggesting that green energy transitions can serve as a primary driver for national economic prosperity.
The findings are good news for Ed Miliband, the UK’s secretary of state for energy security and net zero. Photograph: Thomas Krych/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen The findings are good news for Ed Miliband, the UK’s secretary of state for energy security and net zero. Photograph: Thomas Krych/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Environment policy UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI Economics
The source focuses on the positive economic impacts of environmental policy, which aligns with the editorial stance of the publisher.
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