The borough is forecast to benefit more than any other in the country
South Ribble is set to see a huge influx of green jobs over the coming decades, according an ecological consultancy firm.
The borough could see as many as 14,500 new green jobs between 2030 and 2050, giving it the highest amount per number of residents across the entire country. The jobs are classified as those which contribute to preserving or restoring the environment. In South Ribble, Arbtech says 6,000 of these are in the field of low-carbon electricity, while around 6,500 relate to low-emission vehicles and infrastructure. Further jobs fall into other categories like low-carbon heat, alternative fuels, and energy efficiency.The total increase in South Ribble is equal to 1,463 per 10,000 residents, the highest proportionally in England. The next highest beneficiary on this basis is Selby in Yorkshire, where the 3,000 jobs equate to 800 per 10,000 residents.
Andrew Richards, from Arbtech, said: “The journey to net zero is a critical one, and one that, despite some narratives, can be greatly beneficial to the economy nationwide and locally. This data is a good illustration of how many places will benefit from an increase in green jobs, and it’s of course interesting to identify the areas set to reap that benefit the most.
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