{"id":710,"date":"2021-11-30T10:45:23","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T02:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gochambers.com\/globalupdates\/?p=710"},"modified":"2021-11-30T10:45:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T02:45:23","slug":"new-tool-shows-northern-ireland-s-readiness-for-a-transition-to-a-net-zero-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gochambers.com\/globalupdates\/economic\/new-tool-shows-northern-ireland-s-readiness-for-a-transition-to-a-net-zero-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"New tool shows Northern Ireland \u2019s readiness for a transition to a net zero economy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Northern Ireland placed 11th out of 12 regions in the Green Jobs Barometer. This interactive tool measures five pillars including carbon intensity of jobs, green job creation and job loss. Northern Ireland is least likely to be impacted by \u2018sunset\u2019 jobs however it has highest level of CO2 emissions per worker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The first-of-its-kind interactive tool to assess the UK\u2019s transition to a net zero carbon emission economy has been published by PwC, and reveals how Northern Ireland stands to benefit from targeted investment in its green energy sector.<\/p>\n

The Green Jobs Barometer has been created to improve the public\u2019s understanding of the likely effects of the transition, and to support policy-makers and businesses to ensure that the transition is implemented fairly with shared benefits across the UK. It does this by tracking 5 pillars: job creation, job loss, the carbon intensity of employment, and worker sentiment across regions and sectors.<\/p>\n

The transformation to a net zero economy is feeding through to the employment market, accounting for 1.2% of total advertised jobs, equating to 124,600 new jobs, for the year to July 2021.This figure should also grow as the UK accelerates efforts to transition to net zero. Nevertheless, the scale-up will need to intensify to meet Government targets of two million green jobs by 2030 and disparities are already arising in how the transition is affecting different parts of the UK.<\/p>\n

Regional disparities<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Northern Ireland has the absolute lowest level of CO2 emissions in the UK, when the\u00a0 pillars are combined it places the region as one of the lowest-ranking, 11th out of 12.<\/p>\n

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Figure 1: Ranking of UK regions based on the overall barometer index<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The key driver behind the region\u2019s index score is the level of CO2 emissions per employee. While overall the region has the lowest absolute level of carbon emissions, its smaller-than-proportional workforce means it has the highest carbon emissions per worker.\u00a0 The reliance on carbon intensive fuels such as coal, burning oil and gas oil and limited availability of natural gas is pulled out as a key driver.<\/p>\n

It highlights the potential for the region to benefit from growing its green energy sector. According to the index, for every single green job created, a further 1.4 jobs in associated sectors are supported – and this rises to 6 jobs for sectors closely aligned to the energy transition. This would in turn address the current employee perception that suggests Northern Ireland is the least environmentally friendly region.<\/p>\n

Tackling the disconnect on \u2018sunset\u2019 jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n

One striking finding from the survey of 2085 UK workers is a disconnect between public perception of the impact on jobs and its likely impact. It found that 5% of people believed their current job would not exist following the transition – when extrapolated to the full UK labour market, this is the equivalent of 1.7m jobs potentially lost, not far from the Government\u2019s target of creating 2m new green jobs. It demonstrates how many workers feel the transition is a threat to their livelihoods.<\/p>\n

However the number of lost or \u2018sunset\u2019 jobs is likely to be considerably lower – these are\u00a0jobs which cannot be repurposed for a green economy.\u00a0 Many studies show there is likely to be an overall net positive impact on jobs and many of the ones which may be at risk may be easily transitioned or adapted.<\/p>\n

The concentration of employment in relatively low carbon-impact jobs such as human health and social care, wholesale and retail trade and education means Northern Ireland is likely to be least affected by \u2018sunset\u2019 jobs.<\/p>\n

The barometer places Scotland at the top, driven by it having the greatest proportion of new green job creation, with its strong presence of energy and utilities roles in particular within renewable energy.\u00a0 However this is also the region which hosts the largest projected share of\u00a0 \u2018sunset\u2019 jobs. London performed strongest in relation to the wider benefits of green jobs, carbon intensity of employment and within the green workspaces survey.\u00a0 Yorkshire and the Humber has the least training, education, and\/or communications from employers with regards to green workplace practices. Wales receives the lowest overall score.<\/p>\n

Cara Haffey, Partner PwC NI, commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tool should focus minds and policies on the key areas that need to be dealt with to ensure Northern Ireland is not left behind in the transition. The barometer shows us how we\u2019re doing compared to other regions and I\u2019m optimistic that this is a challenge we are more than capable of meeting. We need only look at how some of our businesses in the transport and energy sectors, for example, are leading the way to know it can be done.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith targeted policies and investment, a green future can be a future of employment for everyone and we can\u2019t rest on our laurels because we are protected from losing \u2018sunset\u2019 jobs. Other regions are doing more to unlock the wider benefits from the creation of new green jobs and.as the Executive establishes its Just Transition Commission in 2022, we should benefit from shared learnings elsewhere. It\u2019s critical that action is not delayed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kevin Ellis, Chairman and Senior Partner at PwC, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cJobs are getting greener and this is cause for optimism, but evidence is needed on the level and distribution of these opportunities. Left unchecked, green employment will grow in the most fertile spots, but not necessarily where they\u2019re needed most.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur research indicates where support and investment news to be targeted.\u00a0 Green jobs in energy, utilities and manufacturing sectors have a greater knock-on effect on employment, generating further jobs. Likewise, regions including Northern Ireland and Wales may see a disproportionate rise in green energy and jobs, given their current\u00a0 reliance on carbon intensive fuels. By acting now, we have a massive opportunity to rebalance the economy and ensure a fair transition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ends.<\/p>\n

About the Green Jobs Barometer<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Green Jobs Barometer is an interactive, accessible, and timely data platform to provide insights that go to the heart of the economy\u2019s preparedness for the transition and what that means for jobs and workplaces across the UK. It is based on analysis across five areas or \u2018Pillars\u2019 to\u00a0 measure the relative performance of UK sectors and regions.<\/p>\n

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The five Pillars of the Green Jobs Barometer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Definition of\u00a0 green jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n

We define green jobs as work in roles that seek to either produce \/ provide environmentally friendly products and services or adapt work processes to become more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.\u00a0 The definition acknowledges that other jobs that support the green economy indirectly should be considered green. This could include environmental advisors (e.g., in business consulting, law, and accounting) or experts in environmental \/ sustainability research and education.<\/p>\n

Source : Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/p>\n

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