The Natwest-group has released stats showing that retrofit is increasing in demand after a year of their retrofit programme training individuals
The Natwest retrofit skills programme has revealed a strong industry desire for upskilling in retrofit.
The group has backed the programme for a year, and has engaged with 1,844 companies and 4,668 individuals.
The Natwest retrofit skills programme is free of charge
The programme was launched to help tackle climate change through upskilling sustainability skills in the built environment.
This is especially poignant for construction, with buildings making about 40% of carbon emissions in the UK. As such, the sector has been going through many changes to accommodate for these targets.
Therefore, the Natwest Group worked in collaboration with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, to develop the free programme and develop retrofitting skills in the industry. In its first year, the Natwest retrofit skills programme has exceeded its initial two year goal, with:
- 4,668 professionals engaged
- 1,844 companies participating
- 2,108 e-learning resources downloaded
- 693 training needs assessments completed
“An inspiring journey”
Holly Hansen-Maughan, sector manager for retrofit at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, said: “Leading this programme since its inception has been an inspiring journey. This success would not have been possible without collaboration – from our partnership with NatWest Group to the 27 organisations that have shared best practices this past year. We’re proud of our achievements and excited for the future impact of this programme.”
Laura Capper, head of construction and manufacturing at NatWest, said: “As the need for sustainable solutions in the built environment grows, we’re proud to support initiatives like the retrofit programme, which empowers professionals with essential skills to drive real change. By investing in upskilling and collaboration, this programme is bridging critical gaps in retrofit expertise, equipping thousands to deliver sustainable solutions at scale and accelerating progress toward a net-zero future for the UK.”
