Business Responds To Government’s Green Jobs Package

Commenting on the government’s £3 billion package of green investment to decarbonise public buildings and cut emissions, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “This scheme is a first step toward supporting livelihoods and achieving important carbon emissions targets.

“Our business communities across the UK have called for an economic recovery that prioritises jobs and supports our net-zero ambitions, as part of a coherent strategy to restart, rebuild and renew.

“BCC research indicates that the economy has endured an historic setback in the last quarter. Businesses will need to see further, bolder measures to protect and create jobs in the Chancellor's statement tomorrow.”

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Economist, said:

“Investment in green jobs and technology must be at the centre of our efforts to revive the economy. Help to create new, sustainable jobs for the future and improve energy efficiency will bring benefits to consumers and business customers alike across the UK.

“This £3 billion package of measures will undoubtably fast-forward progress towards net-zero. With the Government’s own manifesto promising £9.2 billion on energy efficiency alone, we look forward to seeing the full details on delivery of its ambition to build back greener.”