IEMA calls for action to boost green skills

UK companies' efforts to become more sustainable are being hampered by a lack of awareness and understanding of environmental issues in their workforce, IEMA has warned
Urgent action is needed to address the burgeoning green skills gap, says the Institute, and it is calling on the government and businesses to work together to embed sustainability in mainstream educatContinue reading this with an IEMA membership
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