Green policies can help to solve fundamental economic challenges facing the UK. There is clear evidence that green investments can raise productivity and lead to high quality jobs in new industries, boosting wages. A green industrial strategy would bring a new sense of purpose and pride to the UK economy. We identify and promote policy that can maximise the economic benefits and spread them fairly across the country, to increase public support for climate and environmental action.
Why this matters
450k
New jobs that could be created in an expanded UK circular economy
£15bn
Potential economic stimulus from cutting VAT on housing renovation and repair in the UK
£46k
Income generated for every £10,000 invested in peatland restoration
Projects
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Latest thinking
View AllPowering the labour market: skilled work in a low carbon energy system
July 21, 2022
Climate for growth: productivity, net zero and the cost of living
May 30, 2022
Closing the UK’s green skills gap
January 11, 2022
How green was the comprehensive spending review and autumn budget?
28 October, 2021
The race to be Britain’s first green chancellor
October 19, 2021
What’s next for green finance and climate disclosure?
14 October, 2021
Levelling up through circular economy jobs
August 4, 2021
The future of green jobs in the UK
June 29, 2021
