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📢 Europe is decarbonising its building sector. But what does that mean for the 14+ million workers building and supplying them? A new Ecorys study is the first comprehensive assessment of what the green transition means for construction and building materials workers across 10 European countries. The findings are revealing. Demand for green skills is rising fast, but labour shortages are set to intensify as the workforce ages. And while job creation is expected, it won't be evenly distributed: while steel and cement face losses, timber and energy-efficient glass are likely to grow. For workers, the stakes are high: green jobs don't automatically mean good jobs, as long subcontracting chains limit access to training and obscure accountability, migrant workers carry disproportionate risk, and women remain vastly underrepresented across the sector. 35–45% of the renovation workforce will need training in climate and circularity skills. Some countries are stepping up with social ID cards, subcontracting ceilings, and inclusion schemes. But no comprehensive worker protection framework exists across Europe. The decarbonisation of the built environment and its related industries can be a just one. But this requires comprehensive, coherent policies. Read the full report with our recommendations here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4tN_jtv