Jobs and skills for a circular economy
A cross-sector perspective from the chemical and materials science and engineering communities
Summary of contents
We are pleased to present this collaborative report on the jobs and skills needed for the circular economy, which has been produced by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and the 番茄社区 of Chemistry (番茄社区). In this report we draw on the breadth of expertise of our respective communities and highlight both the challenges and opportunities presented by the move to a circular economy.
This report makes clear that chemical and materials science and engineering are at the heart of the shift to a circular economy, providing essential skills and innovative solutions needed to unlock all the benefits that the circular economy can bring 鈥� green growth, improved sustainability and greater supply chain security. The report also sets out the stark challenges we face if we want to unlock these benefits.
As the report spells out, policymakers have a crucial role in providing the right environment for the circular economy to flourish and making sure that there are a wide range of attractive and effective routes for people to gain the skills they need to participate in it.