Regional aspirations
West Midlands - Home of the Green Industrial Revolution (HOGIR)
The West Midlands Combined Authority has set out an ambition for the West Midlands to be the Home of the Green Industrial Revolution (HOGIR).
Their HOGIR prospectus highlights opportunities for the region in three key low-carbon sectors:
- Future mobility – alternative and greener transportation methods.
- Smart energy systems – integrated local energy systems and industrial decarbonisation.
- Energy storage and resource management – including battery recycling and green construction techniques.
There is forecast to be a net creation of 21,000 jobs by 2026 across key sectors. Responding to green jobs challenge will need to include upskilling of current workers, reskilling and retraining those currently in different occupations or seeking work. This provides an opportunity to grow talent inclusively ensuring those communities most disadvantaged in the labour market currently are provided with the opportunity to train in new skills.
