Retrofitting in West Yorkshire - sector mapping study
Green Economy has launched a new report into the existing capabilities and opportunities in West Yorkshire's retrofitting sector, detailing the size and scale of the domestic retrofit sector in the region.
Research has found that West Yorkshire's domestic retrofit sector is contributing billions to the local economy and employing thousands, with expansive growth expected in the next few years. The report also breaks down the strengths of each of the five local authorities within West Yorkshire Combined Authority - Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
Take a look at some of the report highlights, and download the full report, below:
In 2022/23, the domestic retrofit sector contributed
£1.9bn to West Yorkshire's economy
Sector sales increased by 7.1% between 2021/22, rising again in 2022/23 by
8.4%
The sector encompasses 730 businesses, employing
16,380 people
Sales are projected to grow by 26% by 2025/26, reaching
£2.4 billion
West Yorkshire's domestic retrofit sales accounted for
3.0% of all UK retrofit sales
Download the full sector mapping report for West Yorkshire's retrofitting sector
Download our infographic to review the key finding from the report
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
The ‘Growing West Yorkshire’s green economy’ project is being delivered by Green Economy and is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). In West Yorkshire, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority leads the implementation of the Fund as part of the Mayor’s ambition to make West Yorkshire the best place to work, learn and live.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit the website.
Green Economy can provide intelligence on your local green economy, analysing the capabilities, size and scale of the local green supply chain to highlight opportunities for green growth and identify barriers impacting adoption at a local level. This vital data can inform economic development planning on your local transition to net zero.
