Responding to the government’s announcement of its deal with Tata Steel, Paul Morozzo, senior campaigner at Greenpeace UK, said:
“This is an improvement on the previous government’s proposals but unfortunately it doesn’t yet do enough to protect jobs and this country’s ability to produce green steel.
“We urge the government to heed the warnings of the past and invest fully in industries of the future. Tackling the climate crisis presents a huge opportunity to create good sustainable jobs, unlocking new economic opportunities for communities all over the country.
“Proper investment in UK green steel production would help our renewable energy supply chain whilst supporting workers and communities in places like Port Talbot and Scunthorpe, rather than having to rely on polluting imported steel to build wind turbines.
“Climate justice and worker justice must go hand in hand so that we can all experience the huge benefits of the transition to renewable energy.”
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