Just Transition

Workplace

In battling the climate crisis, we must also avert a jobs crisis

UK needs urgent rethink of approach to renewables if decarbonisation is to boost jobs and ensure a Just Transition, argues Sue Ferns of Prospect

clock 03 June 2019 • 4 min read

Infrastructure

How the UK chalked up 1,000-hours without coal power

A Bank Holiday record of 114 consecutive hours without using coal power underlined the UK's progress in quitting its dirtiest fuel, but where next for the fossil fuel phase out?

clock 07 May 2019 • 6 min read

Management

In a world of accelerating change, fortune favours the brave

The ADE's Tim Rotheray has a message for governments and business

clock 16 April 2019 • 5 min read

Transport

VW ups electric model ambitions by 50 per cent

German carmaker says it now plans to introduce 70 new electric models by 2028, up from original target of 50 models - but transition to EVs could mean job losses for the business

clock 13 March 2019 • 2 min read

Policy

Northern England: IPPR calls for 'Just Transition Commission'

Influential think tank calls on government to emulate Scotland and introduce Just Transition Commission for carbon intensive communities across Northern England

clock 11 March 2019 • 2 min read

Infrastructure

Are we doing enough to prepare for the last days of coal?

The UK's coal phase out may be proceeding apace, but as Josh Burke argues there remains a gap where 'Just Transition' plans should sit

clock 25 February 2019 • 5 min read

Investment

Investors urged to flex muscle in support of just transition

New report argues investors should engage with Just Transition risks in the same way as they are now engaging with environmental risks

clock 04 February 2019 • 6 min read

Policy

Understanding the policy principles for a 'Just Transition'

'Just transition' was the hot topic at last year's COP24 climate conference in Poland - but how can governments and businesses actually deliver on their promises?

clock 30 January 2019 • 5 min read

Workplace

UK unions call for 'just transition' for energy workers

GMB, Unite, Prospect and Unison press for talks with BEIS Secretary Greg Clark to ensure plans for 'clean growth' don't penalise energy sector workers

clock 19 December 2018 • 2 min read

Marketing

Could businesses hold the key to overcoming climate apathy?

Leo Barasi warns that increasingly visible climate impacts will not on their own spur greater action - a just transition path and compelling business narrative is also needed

clock 11 December 2018 • 4 min read