Recommendations & Conclusions
38 items
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Not Addressed
There is no single definition, nor single way to measure green jobs. The Government’s ambitions for accelerating the number of green jobs over the 2020s are welcome, but without a clear definition and metric, the Government will be unable to assess whether its policies are leading to good quality, green …
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There is no single definition, nor single way to measure green jobs. The Government’s ambitions for accelerating the number of green jobs over the 2020s are welcome, but without a clear definition and metric, the Government will be unable to assess whether its policies are leading to good quality, green jobs in the sectors and regions they are needed.
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Government response AI summary
The government's response details the cross-cutting nature of green jobs policies and how Green Jobs Taskforce recommendations informed the Spending Review and Net Zero Strategy. However, it does not address the committee's observation regarding the lack of a clear definition or metric for green jobs.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Not Addressed
We recommend that, by the end of 2021, the Government set out how it will measure progress towards its green jobs targets; this should include its definition of ‘green jobs’, and how it will measure the number, type and location of these over the 2020s, for the purpose of monitoring …
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We recommend that, by the end of 2021, the Government set out how it will measure progress towards its green jobs targets; this should include its definition of ‘green jobs’, and how it will measure the number, type and location of these over the 2020s, for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the impact of its policies.
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Government response AI summary
The government response details existing and planned skills and training initiatives, such as a £6.9m skills competition, Skills Bootcamps, and T Levels, aimed at developing a skilled workforce for green sectors. However, it does not provide a definition of 'green jobs' or outline how it …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Not Addressed
‘Green jobs’ is a cross-cutting issue, requiring action across Government alongside co-ordination with local authorities and the devolved administrations to deliver the Government’s ambitions. Clear lines of responsibility and a mechanism for co- ordination are needed, otherwise green jobs risks being given insufficient priority within departments, constraining the Government’s efforts …
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‘Green jobs’ is a cross-cutting issue, requiring action across Government alongside co-ordination with local authorities and the devolved administrations to deliver the Government’s ambitions. Clear lines of responsibility and a mechanism for co- ordination are needed, otherwise green jobs risks being given insufficient priority within departments, constraining the Government’s efforts to develop the green jobs and skills needed in the economy.
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Government response AI summary
The government's response focuses on measures to mitigate carbon leakage, such as the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, and developing policy for product standards and public procurement. It does not address the committee's conclusion about the need for clear lines of responsibility and a coordination mechanism …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Not Addressed
We recommend that the Government, in its response to this report, set out its arrangements for cross-departmental delivery of green jobs and skills ambitions, identifying: a) each department’s responsibilities; b) how it will monitor and co-ordinate delivery across departments; and c) how it will collaborate with the devolved administrations and …
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We recommend that the Government, in its response to this report, set out its arrangements for cross-departmental delivery of green jobs and skills ambitions, identifying: a) each department’s responsibilities; b) how it will monitor and co-ordinate delivery across departments; and c) how it will collaborate with the devolved administrations and local authorities. We recommend that these arrangements include tasking the cabinet committees on climate action with overseeing the delivery of green jobs and skills actions across Government, ensuring that this includes oversight of departments’ actions on green jobs and skills less directly related to climate action, such as those in nature or the circular economy.
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Government response AI summary
The government's response refers to the Skills and Productivity Board's role in providing insights and monitoring green skills work. However, it does not set out detailed arrangements for cross-departmental delivery, specific departmental responsibilities, or mechanisms for monitoring, coordination, and collaboration with devolved administrations and local …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Not Addressed
Departments need to understand the delivery costs for their green jobs responsibilities to ensure their spending plans include sufficient allocation for this. Any analysis of environmental skills needs in local government needs to be accompanied by an assessment of the funding requirements for the green jobs and skills that are …
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Departments need to understand the delivery costs for their green jobs responsibilities to ensure their spending plans include sufficient allocation for this. Any analysis of environmental skills needs in local government needs to be accompanied by an assessment of the funding requirements for the green jobs and skills that are needed within local authorities to deliver local government’s responsibilities towards the Government’s climate and nature objectives.
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Government response AI summary
The government's response focuses on the Skills for Jobs white paper and DWP's work to identify and promote green job opportunities, but it does not address the recommendation for departments to understand and assess delivery costs or local authority funding requirements for green jobs and …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Deferred
We recommend that by the end of 2021 the department or body with overall responsibility for delivery of the Government’s green jobs policies should, in collaboration with the different departments engaged in green jobs policy, assign indicative costings to each department’s actions within the overall green jobs delivery plan. This …
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We recommend that by the end of 2021 the department or body with overall responsibility for delivery of the Government’s green jobs policies should, in collaboration with the different departments engaged in green jobs policy, assign indicative costings to each department’s actions within the overall green jobs delivery plan. This should include the Government’s assessment of the funding requirements for green jobs and skills needed within local authorities to deliver the Government’s climate and nature objectives. (Paragraph 36) 62 Green Jobs Jobs and skills needed for a green covid-19 recovery
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Government response AI summary
The government states that while Green Jobs Taskforce recommendations informed Spending Review 2021 and Net Zero Strategy allocations, it is not possible to set out further indicative costings or funding requirements at this point due to ongoing policy development.
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Acknowledged
Just 1 per cent of Kickstart scheme jobs were in green sectors. While we understand the need to support current industries, we consider that an opportunity has been missed for a greener employment recovery scheme, to contribute towards the Government’s ‘building back greener’ aims.
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Just 1 per cent of Kickstart scheme jobs were in green sectors. While we understand the need to support current industries, we consider that an opportunity has been missed for a greener employment recovery scheme, to contribute towards the Government’s ‘building back greener’ aims.
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Government response AI summary
The government outlined its existing Net Zero Strategy and Plan for Jobs, aiming to support 440,000 green jobs by 2030 through skills reforms. DWP is exploring ways to align future labour market interventions with net zero goals, potentially developing a checklist.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Deferred
We recommend that the Government’s net zero and environmental goals are considered at the design stage of future labour market interventions, to ensure that such interventions are fully aligned with the green recovery.
Government response AI summary
The government notes that DWP is 'exploring opportunities' to better integrate net zero and environmental goals into the design stage of future labour market interventions, potentially through developing a checklist. However, this indicates consideration for future action rather than a firm commitment to immediately implement …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Acknowledged
We first recommended that the Government pilot a National Nature Service in our report ‘Growing back better: putting nature and net zero at the heart of the economic recovery’. The Government’s response did not engage directly with this proposal. A National Nature Service would build valuable capacity in the nature …
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We first recommended that the Government pilot a National Nature Service in our report ‘Growing back better: putting nature and net zero at the heart of the economic recovery’. The Government’s response did not engage directly with this proposal. A National Nature Service would build valuable capacity in the nature sector while providing people with wider employment skills, helping to deliver a green recovery. An established national scheme, rather than one-off funding, would help capacity in the longer term and could have wider reach.
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the concept of a National Nature Service and describes various related initiatives, including funding projects that support skills development in the nature sector, working with the sector to understand future skills needs, and the development of a Youth Environmental Service by other …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted in Part
We reiterate the recommendation from our earlier report that the Government should work with conservation organisations to pilot a National Nature Service during 2022.
Government response AI summary
The government is driving investment into the nature sector to create green jobs and highlights existing projects like the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. It notes that a group of organisations has secured funding to develop a pilot Youth Environmental Service, 'along the lines of a …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Acknowledged
The voucher element of the Green Homes Grant scheme, the Government’s recent flagship scheme to address covid-19 impact while stimulating jobs in the green sector of home retrofit for energy efficiency, was not a success, and may even have put people out of work; there is a need to rebuild …
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The voucher element of the Green Homes Grant scheme, the Government’s recent flagship scheme to address covid-19 impact while stimulating jobs in the green sector of home retrofit for energy efficiency, was not a success, and may even have put people out of work; there is a need to rebuild trust with the retrofit sector. Lack of engagement with the industry over the design of the scheme led to it being sub- optimal, resulting in a fragmented and actively disruptive approach to developing skills in a vital sector. The Government has acknowledged that the voucher scheme has not operated as intended in this respect.
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Government response AI summary
The government states an independent evaluation of the Green Homes Grant Voucher scheme is underway, with findings informing future scheme designs and lessons learned workshops. Industry engagement, as recommended, is being re-established through the Net Zero Buildings Council and other forums.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
We recommend that the Government’s own analysis into the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme be completed during 2021 to ensure lessons learned inform future schemes’ designs, and include a plan for industry engagement, to rebuild trust.
Government response AI summary
The government confirms an independent evaluation of the Green Homes Grant scheme is underway, with the first interim report due in early 2022, and states that findings are being used internally to inform future schemes and that industry engagement is being established via the Net …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Acknowledged
The scale of the challenge to retrofit homes is significant, as recognised by the Government when launching the Green Homes Grant scheme, claiming it would create 100,000 green jobs. With millions of homes requiring retrofitting to achieve decarbonisation through improved insulation alongside electrification by heat pump installation, or, in due …
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The scale of the challenge to retrofit homes is significant, as recognised by the Government when launching the Green Homes Grant scheme, claiming it would create 100,000 green jobs. With millions of homes requiring retrofitting to achieve decarbonisation through improved insulation alongside electrification by heat pump installation, or, in due course, potentially hydrogen insertion into the gas grid, the industry requires substantial upskilling and an increase in the trained workforce across the UK.
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledged the need for a skilled supply chain for retrofitting, citing a past £6.9m skills competition, existing Skills Bootcamps and T Levels covering retrofit, and ongoing work to monitor the market and develop training offers. The CITB is in early planning stages to …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
In line with our recommendation for a national retrofit strategy in our Energy Efficiency in Existing Homes report, by the end of 2021 the Government needs to set out a programme to encourage the development of relevant skills across the construction trade, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to stimulate development …
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In line with our recommendation for a national retrofit strategy in our Energy Efficiency in Existing Homes report, by the end of 2021 the Government needs to set out a programme to encourage the development of relevant skills across the construction trade, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to stimulate development of skilled trades to increase the capacity markedly. (Paragraph 67) Green Jobs 63 Long-term environmental goals and a just transition to net zero
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the need for a skilled supply chain for building retrofit and outlines existing and ongoing initiatives, including a £6.9m skills competition, Skills Bootcamps, an Engineering for construction T Level, and improvements to apprenticeship levy transfers, to develop relevant skills in the construction …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
We have heard concerns that skills shortages will affect delivery of the Government’s long-term environmental goals, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. It is welcome that Defra are currently working on a Skills Gap Plan to identify where there are skills shortages and collaborating with other departments …
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We have heard concerns that skills shortages will affect delivery of the Government’s long-term environmental goals, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. It is welcome that Defra are currently working on a Skills Gap Plan to identify where there are skills shortages and collaborating with other departments on this.
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Government response AI summary
The government confirms it is taking a strategic approach to understanding skills needed for the 25 Year Environment Plan as part of its statutory review, due by January 2023. Defra is actively working with DfE and other departments to identify and address skills gaps, and …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Deferred
We recommend that Defra’s Skills Gap Plan cover all areas of the 25 Year Environment Plan and be accompanied by an Action Plan to address skills shortages, developed in co-ordination with the Department for Education and stakeholders. The Skills Gap Plan and Action Plan ought to be published by March …
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We recommend that Defra’s Skills Gap Plan cover all areas of the 25 Year Environment Plan and be accompanied by an Action Plan to address skills shortages, developed in co-ordination with the Department for Education and stakeholders. The Skills Gap Plan and Action Plan ought to be published by March 2022 at the latest and aligned with Defra’s existing and forthcoming sectoral plans and strategies, such as the Waste and Resources, Clean Air, Trees, Peat and Nature strategies.
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Government response AI summary
The government stated it is undertaking a statutory review of the 25 Year Environment Plan, to be completed by January 2023, which will consider skills needs. Defra is working with DfE to identify key skills, and an interim update will be provided to Parliament in …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
We welcome the Government’s commitment to ensuring regions are not left behind in the transition. To ensure this is delivered, it is vital that the Government carry out some planning for a just transition and how the Government intends to support it. This must include plans for public engagement to …
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We welcome the Government’s commitment to ensuring regions are not left behind in the transition. To ensure this is delivered, it is vital that the Government carry out some planning for a just transition and how the Government intends to support it. This must include plans for public engagement to maintain public support for net zero, provision for wider support such as pensions and employability support, and ensuring local skills provision and (re-)training opportunities.
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Government response AI summary
The government stated its Net Zero Strategy outlines measures for a just transition, citing the Green Jobs Taskforce's regional assessment and Local Skills Improvement Plans. DWP is enhancing support for those at risk of redundancy into green jobs, and a cross-cutting delivery group has been …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted in Part
As action to deliver a just transition will require collaboration across Government and co-ordination with local government and the devolved administrations, the plan also needs to set out departmental responsibilities, and monitoring and co- ordinating arrangements. This plan might be included alongside the document setting out departmental responsibilities and funding, …
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As action to deliver a just transition will require collaboration across Government and co-ordination with local government and the devolved administrations, the plan also needs to set out departmental responsibilities, and monitoring and co- ordinating arrangements. This plan might be included alongside the document setting out departmental responsibilities and funding, recommended in Chapter 1. The Government’s plan for a just transition should also consider replacement jobs in green sectors less directly related to net zero, such as nature and the circular economy.
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Government response AI summary
The government refers to its Net Zero Strategy and Green Jobs Taskforce report for assessing impacts and outlines measures to support the transition. It mentions Local Skills Improvement Plans and the announcement of a cross-cutting delivery group with departmental membership to coordinate green jobs and …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
Some regions will be particularly affected by the transition. While the Government cannot actively manage the whole transition, it is important to assess where impacts will fall to ensure there are policies for support and replacement green jobs in place, in line with the Government’s levelling up ambitions.
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Some regions will be particularly affected by the transition. While the Government cannot actively manage the whole transition, it is important to assess where impacts will fall to ensure there are policies for support and replacement green jobs in place, in line with the Government’s levelling up ambitions.
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Government response AI summary
The government outlines existing and planned initiatives to address regional impacts of the net zero transition, including the Green Jobs Taskforce report which assessed regional effects, the introduction of Local Skills Improvement Plans, DWP considerations for supporting at-risk workers, and the establishment of a cross-cutting …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted in Part
We recommend that a just transition plan: a) be published by the end of 2021; b) assess regional as well as sectoral impact, to ensure regional skills transitioning plus employment and pensions support is in place; and c) include a strategy for maintaining public support for net zero. As cross-departmental …
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We recommend that a just transition plan: a) be published by the end of 2021; b) assess regional as well as sectoral impact, to ensure regional skills transitioning plus employment and pensions support is in place; and c) include a strategy for maintaining public support for net zero. As cross-departmental action is required, this plan should set out the departments or bodies co-ordinating just transition action and each department’s responsibilities, alongside plans for monitoring progress and co-ordinating with local authorities and the devolved administrations. The just transition plan should also include plans for stimulating replacement jobs in green sectors less directly related to net zero, such as nature and the circular economy. (Paragraph 84) 64 Green Jobs
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Government response AI summary
The government points to its Net Zero Strategy (Oct 2021) and the Green Jobs Taskforce report (July 2021) as outlining measures and assessing regional and sectoral impacts related to a just transition. It also highlights Local Skills Improvement Plans and the announcement of a cross-cutting …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Not Addressed
There is a risk that the net zero transition could lead to UK job and skills losses if carbon-emitting industries simply move overseas. A carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), recommended in our report ‘Growing back better: putting nature and net zero at the heart of the economic recovery’, should be …
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There is a risk that the net zero transition could lead to UK job and skills losses if carbon-emitting industries simply move overseas. A carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), recommended in our report ‘Growing back better: putting nature and net zero at the heart of the economic recovery’, should be considered as part of measures to address this.
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the importance of mitigating carbon leakage, detailing its current approach through the UK ETS and ongoing policy development. It outlines analysis and other mitigation options but does not specifically address the recommendation to consider a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
The Government needs to set out in its just transition plan how it will address this risk. During 2021, the Government should conduct analysis into how a UK CBAM could comply with international trade obligations. (Paragraph 91) Education and skills pipeline
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The Government needs to set out in its just transition plan how it will address this risk. During 2021, the Government should conduct analysis into how a UK CBAM could comply with international trade obligations. (Paragraph 91) Education and skills pipeline
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Government response AI summary
The government did not commit to new analysis on CBAM compliance or a new just transition plan, instead stating it is already mitigating carbon leakage risks through existing ETS free allowances and compensation, and is further developing policy, including reviewing free allocations and referencing published …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
In school, education on climate change and environmental sustainability is limited to a few subjects. It is important that it is included across all courses to give all students a basic grounding in environmental issues and to show how their subjects can be useful in tacking environmental challenges, whatever sector …
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In school, education on climate change and environmental sustainability is limited to a few subjects. It is important that it is included across all courses to give all students a basic grounding in environmental issues and to show how their subjects can be useful in tacking environmental challenges, whatever sector they go on to work in. This will ensure the future UK workforce is climate and sustainability literate. A greater awareness of environment and sustainability across the population could lead to increased diversity of people entering green sectors, contributing to the Government’s ambitions for a more diverse and inclusive green workforce.
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Government response AI summary
The government states that climate change and environment topics are already included in citizenship, science, and geography curricula, with flexibility for schools. It also highlights a draft Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy to improve climate education, including support for teachers and a Model Curriculum for …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted in Part
We recommend that environmental sustainability be included across all primary and secondary courses delivered through the National Curriculum and across A Level courses. Teachers should be supported to deliver this, with teacher training and continuous professional development. We recommend that the Department for Education consult all relevant stakeholders during the …
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We recommend that environmental sustainability be included across all primary and secondary courses delivered through the National Curriculum and across A Level courses. Teachers should be supported to deliver this, with teacher training and continuous professional development. We recommend that the Department for Education consult all relevant stakeholders during the 2021/22 academic year on the delivery of this recommendation.
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Government response AI summary
The government stated that environmental topics are already included in the National Curriculum and is developing a Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, due April 2022, which includes support for teachers, continuous professional development for science, and a Model Curriculum for Primary Science. DfE is also …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
Our previous report on biodiversity in the UK identified that education could provide a crucial lever to address inequalities in access to nature. The Government’s Children and Nature Programme went some way in increasing access opportunities for schoolchildren, however the programme is due to end in March 2022. We consider …
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Our previous report on biodiversity in the UK identified that education could provide a crucial lever to address inequalities in access to nature. The Government’s Children and Nature Programme went some way in increasing access opportunities for schoolchildren, however the programme is due to end in March 2022. We consider this misses an opportunity to build on the successes of the programme through expanding the programme, to further widen access to nature in education and contribute to building a future green skills pipeline by attracting more young people into green careers.
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Government response AI summary
The government committed to new initiatives to continue encouraging children's engagement with nature after the Children and Nature Programme closes, including the Climate Leaders Award, a National Education Nature Park, and the £2.5 million ‘Generation Green’ project. Learning from the previous programme will inform these …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Not Addressed
By the end of January 2022, the Government should engage with delivery partners and schools in order to extend the Children and Nature programme beyond March 2022 and expand the number of delivery projects within the programme, using the evaluation project findings to inform the design and implementation of this …
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By the end of January 2022, the Government should engage with delivery partners and schools in order to extend the Children and Nature programme beyond March 2022 and expand the number of delivery projects within the programme, using the evaluation project findings to inform the design and implementation of this expansion.
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Government response AI summary
The government will not extend the Children and Nature programme, stating it will close in March 2022. Instead, it details other initiatives such as the new Climate Leaders Award, National Education Nature Park, and the £2.5 million ‘Generation Green’ project, which aim to achieve similar …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted in Part
Apprenticeships are a fast way to bring new skills into a workplace, but climate and environmental sustainability issues are not embedded across them. If they were, this would allow apprentices to apply this knowledge directly to their jobs, addressing employer green skills gaps. This should be extended to the new …
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Apprenticeships are a fast way to bring new skills into a workplace, but climate and environmental sustainability issues are not embedded across them. If they were, this would allow apprentices to apply this knowledge directly to their jobs, addressing employer green skills gaps. This should be extended to the new T Level courses too. (Paragraph 112) Green Jobs 65
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Government response AI summary
The government does not believe a generic sustainability module is appropriate across all apprenticeships and T-Levels, but sustainability elements are included where relevant. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has published a Sustainability Framework and convened a Green Apprenticeship Advisory Panel to guide content …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Rejected
We recommend that a module on environmental sustainability be included in every apprenticeship and T Level course. The Government should consult with stakeholders during the 2021/22 academic year on how to implement this.
Government response AI summary
The government rejected the recommendation for a generic sustainability module across every apprenticeship and T Level course, stating it is not appropriate. It notes that sustainability elements are included where occupationally relevant, guided by its Sustainability Framework and the Green Apprenticeship Advisory Panel.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Deferred
Extending the equivalent or lower funding rule exemption to full-time science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and geographical and environmental courses would allow quicker retraining in higher level skills needed in the future green economy.
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Extending the equivalent or lower funding rule exemption to full-time science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and geographical and environmental courses would allow quicker retraining in higher level skills needed in the future green economy.
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Government response AI summary
The government explained existing ELQ exemptions and committed to consulting on the detail and scope of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) from 2025, which will include seeking views on amending restrictions on previous study to facilitate retraining.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Deferred
We recommend that the Government extend the equivalent or lower funding rule exemption to full-time STEM and geographical and environmental courses from 2022/23.
Government response AI summary
The government does not commit to extending the ELQ exemption, instead deferring the issue to a future consultation on the Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE), which will be introduced in 2025, and mentions piloting short courses for upskilling in STEM as part of the LLE pathway.
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
Without closely monitoring current and future skills needs and shortages across the net zero transition, there is a risk that today’s courses and training are not addressing the demands of the future. This monitoring needs to be ongoing, to respond to changes in the economy over the course of the …
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Without closely monitoring current and future skills needs and shortages across the net zero transition, there is a risk that today’s courses and training are not addressing the demands of the future. This monitoring needs to be ongoing, to respond to changes in the economy over the course of the transition. We are particularly concerned that, without such monitoring and planning, the future demand for technical and practical green skills might exceed the available training provision in further education.
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Government response AI summary
The government explains that the existing Skills and Productivity Board is responsible for providing insights on skills policy, considering net zero targets, and continuously monitoring work on green skills. This addresses the committee's concern about the need for ongoing monitoring of future skills needs by …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
We recommend that by the end of 2021, the Skills and Productivity Board, or similar body, is tasked with ongoing monitoring of skills needs, with regular periodic reviews, to ensure forward-looking and responsive skills planning which encompasses the needs of the economy in reaching the Government’s net zero and long-term …
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We recommend that by the end of 2021, the Skills and Productivity Board, or similar body, is tasked with ongoing monitoring of skills needs, with regular periodic reviews, to ensure forward-looking and responsive skills planning which encompasses the needs of the economy in reaching the Government’s net zero and long-term environmental ambitions. (Paragraph 132) Diversity, inclusion and access to green jobs
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Government response AI summary
The government stated that the Skills and Productivity Board's existing role already includes considering net zero targets and monitoring work on green skills as part of its focus on longer-term strategic issues affecting productivity.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Accepted
To be able to monitor whether its ambitions to increase diversity and inclusion in the green workforce are being achieved, the Government needs to articulate these ambitions in a measurable way and have a metric for measuring diversity and inclusion in the green workforce.
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To be able to monitor whether its ambitions to increase diversity and inclusion in the green workforce are being achieved, the Government needs to articulate these ambitions in a measurable way and have a metric for measuring diversity and inclusion in the green workforce.
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Government response AI summary
The government committed to developing evidence and stated the Office for National Statistics will refine the measurement of the green economy, including diversity, as the UK transitions to net zero. They will also continue to engage with industry and employers to raise awareness and inspire …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Acknowledged
By the end of 2021, the Government should set out its ambitions for improving diversity and inclusion in the green workforce and set out how it will measure diversity and inclusion in green jobs, for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating progress towards its aims.
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By the end of 2021, the Government should set out its ambitions for improving diversity and inclusion in the green workforce and set out how it will measure diversity and inclusion in green jobs, for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating progress towards its aims.
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Government response AI summary
The government states it will continue to engage with industry to ensure equal opportunity and that the ONS will 'seek to refine' its understanding and measurement of diversity within the green economy. It also mentions campaigns to raise awareness of green careers, but does not …
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Conclusion
Third Report - Green Jobs
Acknowledged
Something that has not been considered in the Green Jobs Taskforce report recommendations is the wider enabling infrastructure which allows people to physically access green job opportunities, such as public transport, care and rural broadband connectivity. This will involve co-ordination across the Government. This wider infrastructure needs to be factored …
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Something that has not been considered in the Green Jobs Taskforce report recommendations is the wider enabling infrastructure which allows people to physically access green job opportunities, such as public transport, care and rural broadband connectivity. This will involve co-ordination across the Government. This wider infrastructure needs to be factored into the Government’s green jobs and just transition delivery plans from the outset; if people are unable to physically access green job opportunities, this could undermine not just the Government’s ambitions for the number of people seeking and successfully entering green jobs, but also its ambitions for a just transition and diversity and inclusion in the green workforce. (Paragraph 144) 66 Green Jobs
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges that work is underway across government to identify and address labour market barriers, including transport, and states they are working with employers to connect jobseekers with jobs, including green jobs.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Acknowledged
The Government’s green jobs and just transition delivery plans should include analysis of the enabling infrastructure needed for people to access new green jobs, and allocate actions to the departments with responsibilities over this infrastructure.
Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges that work is underway across government to identify and address labour market barriers, including transport, and states they are working with employers to connect jobseekers with jobs, including green jobs.
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Rejected
There is a gap in the public’s awareness of green job opportunities and how to access them. It is welcome that the Government acknowledges the importance of green careers advice, however the Government’s latest Careers Strategy (2017) pre-dates both its net zero (2019) and 25 Year Environment Plan (2018) ambitions, …
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There is a gap in the public’s awareness of green job opportunities and how to access them. It is welcome that the Government acknowledges the importance of green careers advice, however the Government’s latest Careers Strategy (2017) pre-dates both its net zero (2019) and 25 Year Environment Plan (2018) ambitions, and needs to be updated so that careers advice can play its role in delivering these.
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Government response AI summary
The government rejected updating the 2017 Careers Strategy, stating it has been superseded by the 2021 Skills for Jobs white paper, which aims to deliver an enhanced careers programme aligned with net zero goals. DWP is already working to promote green job opportunities and ensure …
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Recommendation
Third Report - Green Jobs
Rejected
By the end of 2021, the Government should set out how it will adapt its Careers Strategy to align with its net zero and environmental goals, including how it will reach different groups of the population to increase awareness of green job opportunities and how to access them, such as …
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By the end of 2021, the Government should set out how it will adapt its Careers Strategy to align with its net zero and environmental goals, including how it will reach different groups of the population to increase awareness of green job opportunities and how to access them, such as through its careers and youth hubs and Jobcentre Plus. (Paragraph 155) Green Jobs 67
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Government response AI summary
The government rejects updating the Careers Strategy as it has been superseded by the Skills for Jobs white paper, but states they are creating an enhanced careers programme aligned with net zero goals and that DWP is promoting green job opportunities through jobcentres and youth …
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