In summary:
To ensure the UK has enough tradespeople to help deliver its net-zero targets, Kingfisher is proposing three policy areas where government could make a meaningful difference:
Thierry Garnier, Kingfisher CEO, said: “Tradespeople play a vital role in our economy and society – from improving and maintaining the nation’s homes to installing energy efficiency measures that cut bills and emissions. To maximise the UK’s growth but also to progress on net-zero over the coming decade, it’s vital that business and government work together to encourage and support more young people to consider trade roles”.
Angie Clemson, a builder from Sheffield, commented: “Over the last few years, I’ve seen lots more interest from customers to make their homes more energy efficient. However, knowing where to look for advice and training as a tradesperson about ‘green skills’, is tricky. All of us will need to make our homes more sustainable to make sure they’re fit for the future, so it’s a great opportunity for me to expand my customer base and grow my business. But the tradesperson community definitely needs more support to be able to take on this kind of work on the scale the country needs”.
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