UK net zero economy reaches £105 billion in value, supports 1.1 million workers
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Rebecca Henrys
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Summary
The UK's net zero economy now supports 1.1 million workers and generated £105 billion in economic value in 2025, according to analysis led by the CBI's economics consultancy. Net zero workers earn an average of £43,142, which is 11% higher than the national average of £39,039. The number of jobs, services, and goods contributing directly or indirectly to cutting the UK's emissions to net zero by 2050 is growing rapidly.
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The UK's net zero economy now supports 1.1 million workers and delivered £105 billion in economic value in 2025
The number of jobs, services and goods that contribute directly or indirectly towards cutting the country's planet-heating emissions to net zero by 2050 is growing rapidly
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