Closing the green skills gap through reaching new talent pools

By 2030, the energy and utilities sector needs to recruit 312,300 new people into the workforce, with 177,000 in power and gas networks alone" - Energy and Utilities Skills EDI Health Index

As the race to net zero accelerates, organisations must act to secure the essential green skills required for transition. Our Green Skills playbook argues that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic lever for sustainable growth.

This guide outlines practical steps to embed DE&I into every aspect of green capability planning, from data-driven workforce analysis to inclusive recruitment, policy reform, upskilling, and external engagement. It demonstrates how businesses can build resilient talent pipelines, unlock innovation through diversity, and drive equity across ecosystems.

Whether you are defining your DE&I strategy or scaling existing initiatives, this playbook offers tangible actions and insights to help futureproof your workforce.

Read the full playbook here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Playbook