The climate crisis is at the forefront of public discussion. The UK government is working towards a pledge to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. To do this, the government has presented the Ten Point Plan for the Green Industrial Revolution. This plan will allow the private sector to thrive in a way that is beneficial for the environment. By 2030, The government will invest £90bn and support 440,000 jobs within green industries.
The manufacturing industry accounts for a huge amount of carbon emissions. According to the Office for National Statistics, manufacturing has been the fourth highest industry contributing to greenhouse gas emissions between 1990-2020. The nation has seen a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. However, despite the Ten Point Plan, there is still a long…
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