London's Neighborhoods Unveiled as Green Job Hubs

In a significant development for the UK's transition towards a net-zero carbon economy, a new study by ecological consultancy Arbtech has revealed a surge in green jobs across several sectors. The research, published this week, predicts an increase in green jobs in the capital city between 2030 and 2050.

The data shows that roles will be available in a variety of areas, including low carbon electricity, low carbon heat, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and low emission vehicles and infrastructure. However, the study highlights that the low carbon electricity and energy efficiency sectors are showing significantly less job availability compared to other sectors.

In London, the City of London is projected to see the biggest increase in green jobs, with almost 10,200 of the total 10,800 jobs in low-carbon services. Southwark is projected the fourth largest green job increase, with 4,700 of a total 5,600 new green jobs occurring in low-carbon services. Westminster is set to experience the second biggest arrival of green jobs, with close to 6,500 of the total 7,400 jobs in low-carbon services. Tower Hamlets is projected a total green job increase of just over 6,500, with approximately 5,800 jobs in low-carbon services.

Elsewhere in the UK, West Yorkshire businesses have agreed to create 1,000 new green jobs. The Mayor of West Yorkshire has launched a Green Jobs Taskforce to drive this initiative forward.

Andrew Richards from Arbtech stated that the data is a good illustration of how many places will benefit from an increase in green jobs. He emphasised that the journey to net zero can be greatly beneficial to the economy nationwide and locally. The data revealed a particular boom of green jobs in low-carbon services.

However, the study also found that the low carbon electricity sector in Hackney, Croydon, and Bromley has few job opportunities available. Similarly, the number of energy efficiency jobs available in the City of London borough is two. There are no search results available that specify which further London boroughs will receive the largest number of green jobs in the low-carbon electricity and energy efficiency sectors between 2030 and 2050.

This research from Arbtech uncovered local government data which established the places set to see the largest increases in green jobs in the relevant period. As the UK continues its journey towards net zero, the creation of green jobs will be crucial in driving this transition and creating a more sustainable future for all.