A rapid evidence assessment for the City of London Corporation of the skills needed to decarbonise the built environment in the Square Mile and Central London.
In 2022, the City of London Corporation commissioned Work Advance to carry out a rapid evidence assessment for the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce. The industry-led Taskforce aims to attract and reskill Londoners to build the workforce needed to decarbonise the built environment in the Square Mile and wider Central London, supporting the City's goal of net zero by 2040.
Drawing on research, labour market and training data, and consultations with nearly 100 stakeholders, we set out the known skills issues across construction trades and professional roles, gaps in retrofit training and in the evidence base, and barriers to employer investment in skills.
We identified four priorities for the Taskforce: better labour market intelligence, clearer green skills pathways, a stronger case for employer investment, and attracting new and more diverse talent. The work was presented to the Taskforce's Strategic Board and helped shape its three-year programme, including new initiatives to inspire upskilling and to attract and retain diverse talent.
Skills for a Sustainable Skyline
City of London Corporation, 2022
Heather Carey and Nigel Hudson, Work Advance
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