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RGU is committed to supporting the Scottish Government’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. RGU Net Zero is the university’s framework to deliver its commitment through its operations, academic offer and its thriving innovation environment.
The combination of COVID-19, the energy transition, technology & innovation and changing industry dynamics is fundamentally re-shaping the future of the UK’s energy sector.
With over £170 billion projected to be invested on capital and operating activities in the UK offshore energy sector between 2021 and 2030 (including on oil and gas, offshore wind, carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen), there will be many new opportunities for the UK offshore energy workforce.
The RGU UK Offshore Energy Workforce Transferability Review highlights that around 200,000 skilled people are projected to be required in the UK offshore energy industry to ensure delivery in 2030. The review also envisages that the offshore energy workforce mix is expected to change significantly, with jobs in the offshore renewables sector increasing from 20% of the sector’s roles in 2021 to c. 65% by 2030.
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Working in collaboration with students and staff, RGU aims to significantly reduce RGU’s emissions from energy, transport and consumables, while factoring recycling and building sustainability into all our future decisions.
RGU will embed sustainability and net zero principles and practices in our future course, degree and research portfolio.
Building on our extensive experience in the energy sector, RGU will continue to be a key voice in the climate change and net zero debate. RGU will develop its thought leadership and innovation agenda focused on supporting the delivery of our net zero ambitions.
The evidence on climate change is clear and undisputed. RGU has a duty to act and to help build a better world. Our sustainability framework, RGU Net Zero, sets out our action plan through our campus activities, our academic offer and through our thought leadership and innovation.Read More
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