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Webinar: Building a fairer greener future: insights for a just transition

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A greener just transition

Watch the webinar recording from 23rd January 2025.

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Please note that the subtitles on this video have been auto-generated and so there may be some inaccuracies in the captions.

This webinar was a collaboration between two IEMA initiatives: the Green Careers Hub and the Diverse Sustainability Initiative. A just transition means greening the economy in a way that is as fair and inclusive as possible to everyone, creating decent work opportunities and leaving no one behind. With green technologies and renewable energy source increasing across the UK, it’s vital that everybody is given the opportunity to develop green skills and play their part.

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Agenda

This introductory session covered the following topics:

  • What is a just transition and what does it mean?
  • What is the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, globally?
  • Who are the people and groups affected?
  • What is the impact of a just transition?

Looking at the Seven Steps for Climate Action, the webinar outlined how businesses can deliver a fair transition to a greener future, as well as how to engage with diverse stakeholders, bringing communities together and driving inclusive action. Our speakers also covered some real-life case studies of projects/programmes in local communities., including work in Northern England through the BITC Community Climate Fund, as well as initiatives by British Land, Suez, WJ Group.

Speakers

  • Emma Weaver, Climate Action Manager at Business in the Community  provided a case study from their organisation; 7 Steps for Climate Action, a framework for designing and delivering a just transition. Emma also touched on their insights from the Green Skills Lab they ran in 2024.
  • Gill Mulroe leads the operational sustainability program in the EMEA region for an investment bank, and is a member of the SteerCo in Yorkshire and Humberside, a Fellow of IEMA, CIWM, and CMI, and a Chartered Environmentalist. Gill’s work integrates environmental impact with diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone is part of the journey.

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