Ayrton Fund’s Post

📢 Event: 17 September 2024, 14:00 to 15:00 🌍 The Carbon Trust will host an online session on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to present findings from the first deep dive commissioned under the Ayrton Fund focusing on "Creating and Measuring Jobs in the Green Economy." This report is set to be officially published by the end of the month.   During this session, a panel of experts from the Carbon Trust, Power for All, Shortlist, and BURN Manufacturing will discuss key topics including:   ◼ What constitutes a green job? ◼ The clean energy employment landscape in Low- and Middle-income Countries ◼ Strategies to ensure that green job opportunities in LMICs are realized and maximized. ◼ The importance of measuring impact. ◼ Challenges and opportunities.   ⤵ If you are interested in attending, please register on link below: https://lnkd.in/djTPQmPm #CleanEnergy #GreenEconomy #GreenJobs

Skilled. Impactful. Purpose-driven. These are the characteristics of the 362,000 green jobs we will need to fill by 2035. Our data suggests that 61% of people under the age of 35 are looking for work that actively tackles the climate crisis. Thanks to them, we have more than green thumbs, we have a green generation… one that will make net zero possible. At this week’s International Energy Week Conference, I joined Beverley Gower-Jones OBE FEI, Hannah Mary Goodlad and Peter Tipler, to discuss the role of green jobs in powering up the energy transition. At OVO, we are doing everything we can to create and fill these positions, but alone we only make a small dent in what we need to achieve as a country. Alongside my fellow panelists, we discussed the need to:  ✅ Embed green skills into education, providing early career support ✅ Implement widespread industry and government support, assisting in job creation and training ✅ Provide a sense of belonging and connection at work, building workplaces that people want to be part of The roadmap has been drafted. Now it’s up to everyone to make it happen.

🌿Labour's Green Pledge Abandonment: A Missed Opportunity Keir Starmer's decision to abandon the Labour Party's green investment pledge is a step back for the sustainability sector. Discover the implications and explore our expert insights on the importance of sustained investment in our latest blog post.🌍💚 #sustainability #greeninfrastructure #climateaction

Explore the Green Party's 2024 manifesto through the Lighthouse Policy Design Framework. Discover their ambitious plans for a zero-carbon society by 2040, green jobs, Universal Basic Income, and educational reforms. Understand the strategic use of policy levers and potential risks. https://lnkd.in/eGsnjedK

Green and social bonds play a vital role in channeling capital towards projects that prioritize environmental conservation, social equity, and economic sustainability: from renewable energy infrastructure to affordable housing and access to education and healthcare. Through our latest Green and Social Bond Impact Report, we invite you to explore the diverse projects and initiatives funded by these bonds, spanning from Ecuador to Brazil to Mongolia and Kenya, highlighting the transformative power of sustainable finance. Download the report 📃🔍: http://wrld.bg/eZvv50QI0CH     

The US Inflation Reduction Act has turbo-charged the race for green investment, with Canada, the EU and others following suit. https://bit.ly/49fJaVi If we get our approach right, it could make the UK a more competitive place for green investment and growth, but we have to act now. A clear green job definition is needed, utilising local jobs data is needed, and incentivising people to invest in green training is needed - all of this needs to sit within a robust, long-term green Industrial Strategy. Green has so much economic potential, but to stimulate much needed private investment, businesses need a clear signal that governments are serious about Net Zero. Learn more about how this could be achieved in our Defining Green Jobs paper https://bit.ly/49fJaVi

Today, the international alliance of global green building organizations launched the first global guide to facilitate the $35 trillion investment needed to meet global energy transition goals. Financing Transformation: A Guide to Green Building for Green Bonds and Green Loans details how building certification can help meet net zero goals. “While meeting our global decarbonization goals is an essential driver, investment in sustainable buildings and portfolios will also deliver measurable improvements to occupant health, community resilience and ecosystem restoration,” - Peter Templeton, USGBC President & CEO https://bit.ly/3VZWLf2

The US Inflation Reduction Act has turbo-charged the race for green investment, with Canada, the EU and others following suit. https://ow.ly/eUPk50QPVes If we get our approach right, it could make the UK a more competitive place for green investment and growth, but we have to act now. A clear green job definition is needed, utilising local jobs data is needed, and incentivising people to invest in green training is needed - all of this needs to sit within a robust, long-term green Industrial Strategy. Green has so much economic potential, but to stimulate much needed private investment, businesses need a clear signal that governments are serious about Net Zero. Learn more about how this could be achieved in our Defining Green Jobs paper https://ow.ly/eUPk50QPVes

This, in my view, is what it is all about. Compliance is a crucial element but engaging with compliance tools so that they work for you can be so enriching. One can be passive and allow reporting to be a box ticking exercise or one can see this as an opportunity, using compliance tools to reshape strategy. It is worth remembering that the ESRS & double materiality assessments are well researched i.e. not there to trip you up. They do, rather, lay bare areas to tackle as a business. This more engaged approach of integrating sustainability matters into strategy will be invaluable both to your business and our planet & fellow people.

Fascinated by the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I was privileged to join the 5th cohort of the SDGs Advocate Programme (SDGs-AP), embarking on a journey dedicated to fostering positive change. Our inaugural masterclass session proved to be both enlightening and inspiring, as it delved into the significance of sustainable development goals and the critical role of clean energy. Here's a glimpse into the enriching dialogue that unfolded! Introduction to SDGs: Facilitated by Kayode Ogunleye, our session began with an exploration of the historical evolution of sustainable development, leading to a discussion on the core principles underpinning the SDGs—environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic prosperity. The session emphasized the imperative for collective action in addressing pressing global challenges, despite obstacles such as climate change and resource depletion. It highlighted the potential for innovation, technology, collaboration, and education to capitalize on opportunities for progress. It's a dynamic journey that requires concerted effort from all sectors! Clean and Renewable Energy Discussion: Guided by the insightful Fisayo Adeyemi, our conversation delved into the transformative potential of clean energy. We pondered questions surrounding sustainable global power provision and explored the distinctions between clean and renewable energy sources. The significance of clarifying these terms resonates deeply, influencing both grassroots discussions and high-level policy decisions. It's not merely about energy; it's about charting a path towards a greener, healthier future! 🌱