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Future Jobs-Skills-Work Insights The Government’s 2020 Budget Statement highlights that the defining challenge of our generation is to ensure that the economy can grow while reducing our carbon emissions impact. Transitioning to a low carbon economy is a main pillar of the Governments Future Jobs Programme. The global transition to energy sustainability, Governments Climate Action measures, new environmental regulations and consumer preferences for more eco-friendly products and services are impacting on job-skills requirements across the economy. This is incentivising enterprises towards achieving greater energy efficiency and sustainability goals. Sustainable business growth opportunities in the domestic and export markets can be supported by the development of “green skills” and talent. Several sectors are particularly impacted by this transition although all sectors are being affected to varying degrees.
Green Skills impact on specific Sectors Ireland
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