Also see Jason's comment covered in stories in: Property week and edie.net
“This is Britain's second review into Net Zero in eighteen months. Britain is already a leading player and has the potential to be a world leader in sustainability, critically creating significant export market for our expertise. To do this we need to unlock public and private sectors to move forward in partnership with clear goals and a clear shared strategy. It is now time to commit to driving and enabling a new sustainable growth sector on the global stage led by the innovation and potential already driving this agenda in the U.K.
“Government needs to be the enabler to drive and unlock this potential, ensuring key areas around our skills base take advantage of the opportunities on offer, and operate as a global leader. In property and construction alone, this report notes that we will need an extra 350,000 skilled workers by 2028 to deliver the improvements we need to make to existing buildings to reduce energy demand both commercial and residential development.
“It is crucial that the green economy works for people and creates good quality new jobs, in sustainable developments, if we are to bring people with us, and make this a genuine joint venture between government, the private sector, and the public as a whole.
“The challenge is significant, but so are the potential rewards - and there is no real alternative. With the vast majority of the world's nations committed to achieving net zero the choice is not whether to do this or not. Our choice is whether to do it well to create opportunities for businesses and British workers or to do it badly and to miss a world of opportunity.”
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About Jason
Chair of UKBCSD, Jason is also a NED advising Clean Growth and Sustainable Development SME innovation companies shaping Net-Zero and Green Economy in the UK. He held a number of Director/Board positions in both public and private sector organisations including regional development agency, county and unitary bodies, driving leading growth, investment and sustainable development projects.
Jason is also currently UK Head of Sustainable Investment & Partnerships at Prologis UK, supporting the company’s plans to strengthen its position and commitment to drive sustainable growth opportunities whilst maintaining its leadership as one of the world’s most sustainable corporations.
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