5 Conclusion
76) Developing low-carbon industries is vital
if the UK is to meet its carbon budgets. The Committee on Climate
Change has set out sectors of the economy where effective carbon
reductions should be made and provides deadlines for these changes
to occur. The Government must stimulate all these areas of the
economy by removing barriers to growth and by providing financial
and non-financial incentives to investment through policy that
is clear and long-term. To develop the workforce to do this the
Government's new skills framework must be used to gather skills
intelligence and provide targeted assistance to these sectors
now.
77) Low-carbon industries provide significant
employment opportunities and present sustainable business options
in global markets and growing sectors. The Government must act
now to give the UK an advantage against its competitors in these
areas.
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