In its report released on 23 May, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is inviting UK employers to mobilize as soon as possible towards the "green economy". The CBI’s report: ‘Seize the Moment: How Can Business Transform the UK Economy?’ estimates that an economic strategy consistent with the country's 2050 carbon neutrality target could lead to the creation of 240,000 jobs within ten years.
During the ‘Seize the Moment‘ presentation, Tony Danker, CBI Director-General argues “Decarbonising our economy is a planetary imperative, we can use our transition to net zero to create green jobs, to find sustainable solutions and sell them to the rest of the world,” before continuing, “Only businesses can create jobs and opportunities for people. There is a unity of purpose in my view across politics, business, trade unions and civil society. We may disagree on detail but not on the need...
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