Global Scans · Environment · Weekly Summary

• [New] In the mid- and long term, the Ukraine crisis will bring an acceleration to the energy transition because governments finally realise that going for renewables is not only good for the environment, jobs, GDP, but also good for ensuring higher energy independency. Euronews.com
• [New] PwC's 2021 Hopes and Fears survey of 32,500 workers from around the globe, found that only 9% of respondents whose jobs allow for them to work remotely would choose a traditional face to face work environment full time. Transport Times
• [New] Since President Biden's election, Democrats have boasted that the transition from fossil fuels is good for the environment and workers, as it will mitigate the climate crisis while offering good-paying jobs to millions of people. CleanTechnica
• [New] A survey Microsoft conducted last year indicated that 41% of the global workforce would consider switching jobs in 2023, with 55% noting that work environment would play a role in their decisions. Harvard Business Review
• [New] Although more sustainable methods of farming require higher labour costs, the UN Environment Programme estimates they have the potential to create up to 30% more jobs than conventional farming, noting that sustainably produced products generally command higher sale prices. Oxford Business Group
• A growing question for new governments in Germany and the EU is how energy policy will balance economic growth and maintaining jobs with climate goals in a high-energy-price environment. Brookings
• UK citizens will be protected from threats at home whilst creating a stable environment in which businesses can thrive, and supporting highly skilled jobs and apprenticeships across the whole of the UK. GOV.UK
• Procter & Gamble will cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years, as the Tide detergent maker contends with an uncertain spending environment, fueled in part by US tariffs that have roiled numerous consumer companies. New York Post
• To Promote Sustainable Economic Development in southern Mexico and Central America, the United States and Mexico cooperate to improve the regional business environment and livelihoods through the creation of jobs and opportunities in El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and southern Mexico. United States Trade Representative
• AI will be a major disruptor and significantly impact jobs, skills and the regulatory environment. / India Economic Times
• 79% of strategy leaders that we surveyed last year expect to change the way they do their jobs and the mandates they have over the next two years because of the changing environment. McKinsey & Company
• Replacing existing co-mingled collections with three-stream recycling (glass, paper/card and other) will, they argue, reduce the need to import clean recyclables and, in turn, create local jobs and bolster the Northern Irish economy as well as benefiting the environment. IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition
• In some cases, risks will increase, for example as jobs grow in natural environment sectors such as forestry, which has the highest incidence of fatal injuries per worker in the UK and accident rates that are twice the all-industry average. The Academy Of Medical Sciences
• Ehrmann states that not only does the use of LNG offer increased protection of the environment, it also represents great opportunities for creating more add value and high-quality jobs for Germany as a business location. SAFETY4SEA
• President Biden claims that his green agenda will create jobs, lower energy prices, make the U.S. more secure and leave the environment better off. The Heritage Foundation
• Driven by a positive economic environment and resilient consumer demand, the restaurant industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add more than 200,000 net new jobs in 2025, bringing total restaurant and foodservice employment to 15.9 million by year-end. Total Food Service

Last updated: 16 November 2025