Northern Powerhouse Partnership has launched its Net Zero Report, setting out the economic benefits of working towards Net Zero for the North of England.
The report outlines the key benefits of green energy for manufacturers across the North, including skilled jobs creation, and looks at the challenges of decarbonising industry for heavy energy users.
Luminaries attending the launch at Sheffield Forgemasters included South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard, Harry Keeling, Head of Business Development at Rolls-Royce SMR, Professor Denise Bower, Director For External Engagement at Mott McDonald, Natalie Boswell, Regional Development Director at Lloyds Banking Group and Henri Murison, CEO at the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and Andrew McPhillips, Chief Economist at the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
Forgemasters CEO Gary Nutter gave an introduction to Sheffield Forgemasters, explaining the company’s position, as a key manufacturer into technologies such as SMR nuclear and offshore renewable energy, whilst COO Gareth Barker joined the panel to discuss the value of training and apprenticeships for the green energy markets.