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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%
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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.
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.