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Been quite a buzz about a new ‘getting to zero’ report – citing 10m jobs disrupted as a result of net zero transition. This thread highlights a new @ECIU_UK blog ( https://buff.ly/2LrF8n7 ) on why these numbers appear overstated. 1/10
First, media reports were quick to claim these jobs would be lost; this is not the case. Disruption can mean retraining and new opportunities; it’s not all bad news. 2/10
New industries, jobs & skills are crucial to hitting net zero. No question whether in 2050, all jobs around today will still be around then. They won’t. Managing some job upheavals will be no small feat and the transition must be fair and equitable https://buff.ly/2XfLSqE 3/10
The report ( https://buff.ly/35z6qi4 ) makes valid conclusions, important if the transition is to be just. But another way of running the numbers, which subtracts sectors that are much less relevant to the move to NZ, removes a skew on results. 4/10
E.g. wholesale and retail trade – buying and selling stuff and one of the UK’s largest sources of employment. This sector accounted for just 3% of UK GHG emissions. It employs 3.5m people and in most regions, accounts for 10-15% of employment. 5/10
