Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.
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An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.
Scotland's net-zero economy is thriving, with green jobs contributing £10.2 billion annually and employing over 105,000 workers, according to a new CBI industry report.
A report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit reveals that Scotland's net-zero sector is now worth £10.2 billion per year, with 3,000 businesses involved and over 105,000 jobs supported.
An analysis reveals that 3,000 businesses, predominantly small and medium-sized, are now part of Scotland's net-zero economy, contributing £10.2 billion in Gross Value Added and supporting over 105,000 jobs.
Research highlights the growing role of offshore wind, transmission infrastructure, and clean-energy investment in Scotland's net-zero economy, contributing £10.2 billion annually and supporting over 105,000 jobs.
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