Overview
Our infographic dashboards offer a snapshot of the key data EngineeringUK holds on a given topic. This dashboard focuses on the transition to net zero. Engineering and technology is fundamental in providing solutions to climate change and achieving net zero. Demand for ‘green skills’ is increasing, with up to 725,000 new jobs needed to support the UK’s transition to net zero across a wide range of sectors.
This dashboard looks at the growth in demand for jobs and skills for the transition to net zero, including projections for a range of sectors. It also explores young people’s perceptions and interests in environmental sustainability, and looks at how our programmes support their understanding.
Transition to net zero infographic dashboard
Published
June 2025
Who this is for
- Careers leads
- Employers
- Policymakers
- PEIs
- Researchers
- STEM outreach organisations
- Teachers
Key findings
- 6.4 million people work in engineering and technology jobs in the UK
- In the past 5 years there has been a 48% increase in job adverts mentioning ‘green skills’, and a 55% increase in adverts for ‘green jobs’
- Up to 725,000 net jobs are needed to support the transition to net zero
- 64% of young people are interested in climate change issues
- 35% of young people are interested in a career that will help reduce the impact of climate change
- 92% of teachers say engineering is important to the UK achieving net zero by 2050
