JLR Invests in Education to Bridge Green Skills Gap for Net Zero Transition
JLR is launching a multi-pronged strategy across schools, universities, and its workforce to address the growing green skills gap and prepare for a net zero economy.
- 11.6%
- 40.7%
What Happened
JLR is tackling the green skills gap—the shortage of workers with knowledge in electrification, clean energy, and circular economy principles—by collaborating with educational institutions and launching programs for students and employees. The company notes that education curriculums must adapt to keep pace with industry needs.
40.7%percentage points
between demand and supply of green talent in 2024, per LinkedIn data cited by JLR.
- Co-developed a new Cambridge OCR Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability for post-16 students.
- Free curriculum-linked education programme via Create Possible platform for secondary schools.
- Over 1,000 STEM and Campus Ambassadors reached 130,000+ students in 2024-2025.
- Virtual Work Experience programme completed by nearly 9,000 students in two years.
- Sustainability modules integrated into apprenticeships and graduate schemes.
- Future Skills programme for upskilling current employees.
“Sustainability starts with education, and we’re proud to be investing in programmes that empower young people, inspire future changemakers, and help build a talent pipeline that supports our transition to net zero.”
Why this matters
Global demand for green talent grew 11.6% in 2023-2024 while supply rose only 5.6%; in the UK the gap is 40.7%, and without action it could exceed 50% by 2050, threatening climate goals.
Terms in This Story
- Green skills
- The knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes needed to reduce the environmental impact of human activity.
- Circular economy
- An economic model aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources by reusing, repairing, and recycling materials.
- Net zero
- Balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere.
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