Engineering Services alliance welcomes critical Net Zero report
Engineering services alliance Actuate UK has warmly welcomed the landmark report ‘At a Crossroads: Pathways to a Net Zero Future’ published by the Mission Zero Coalition. The report throws a spotlight on clean energy and power generation. The engineering services industry, as part of the supply chain, is key to delivering this aspect of the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.
The report was launched on 27th June by the Coalition’s Chair, The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE, former Energy Minister who signed the UK’s Net Zero by 2025 into law in 2019 – five years ago.
He commented: "The launch of our new report marked the fifth anniversary of signing net zero into law. The report brings together a coalition of businesses, industry network organisations and policy experts. The report provides a comprehensive roadmap on what needs to happen not only in the next five years, but in the next 100 days and one year. I hope that the incoming government will use it as a template to deliver what we need to achieve to meet Net Zero.”
Andrew Eldred, ECA’s Chief Operating Officer, one of Actuate UK’s members, who contributed to the report, said: “We commend ‘At a Crossroads’ to the incoming
government. The report represents the views of a broad range of voices responsible for delivering the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.
“As such it offers clear guidance on the path to tread to achieve those goals. As demand rises for solar, wind and other low carbon tech, we need more, well qualified electrical engineers. Increasing robust training programmes and a providing strong pipeline to support employment in the field must be the first steps for the new government.”
The report is available to view at missionzerocoalition.com/latest-reports
