West Yorkshire's green economy - sector mapping study

Green Economy

West Yorkshire's green technology and services sector

Green Economy has launched a new report into the existing capabilities and opportunities in West Yorkshire's green technologies and services sector. 

It analyses the performance of the local supply chain which comprises the Low Carbon and Environmental Goods and Services Sector, as well as emerging technologies and services including hydrogen, district heating and climate adaption.

Key findings about West Yorkshire's green economy

West Yorkshire's green technologies and services sector is valued at

£8.1bn

The sector is expected to grow to £11.1bn by 2026, an increase of

37%

The sector employs more than

53,214 people

Sales in the sector between 2020 - 2022 grew from

6.1% - 6.4%

Green technologies and services exports in 2023 were valued at

2.9%

Download the report

West Yorkshire's Green Economy

Download the full sector mapping report for West Yorkshire's green technologies and services sector, with spotlights on the local capability and opportunities for Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

Explore the highlights

Download our infographic to review the key finding from the report. 

This project is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

The ‘Growing West Yorkshire’s green economy’ project is being delivered by Green Economy and is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). In West Yorkshire, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority leads the implementation of the Fund as part of the Mayor’s ambition to make West Yorkshire the best place to work, learn and live.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit the website

Growing your local green economy - intelligence for policymakers

Green Economy can provide intelligence on your local green economy, analysing the capabilities, size and scale of the local green supply chain to highlight opportunities for green growth and identify barriers impacting adoption at a local level. This vital data can inform economic development planning on your local transition to net zero.

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