🌎 Green Skills #24
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts as technology, decarbonization, and global dynamics reshape energy, environment, infrastructure, and mobility sectors. Targeted workforce development is key to enhancing skills, driving growth, and supporting sustainable progress.
Daimler Truck North America is cutting around 2,000 jobs across five plants, including Portland, due to shifting demand for electric and medium-duty trucks. While only 10% of new cars sold in the US in 2024 are electric, trailing global EV leaders, the market’s growth potential is spurring manufacturers to tweak strategies and realign workforces. Meanwhile, India is advancing its clean energy ambitions as TERI and SCGJ collaborate under the Indo-German StoREin project to build a skilled battery workforce supporting the 500 GW target. In parallel, UNICEF is advocating for gender-inclusive climate education and STEM training to equip girls with the green skills needed for emerging climate jobs.
Thanks for reading!
Not a subscriber yet?
Green Labor Market Trends
đźš› Daimler Truck to Cut Jobs Amid Slowing Demand. Daimler Truck North America announces layoffs across five plants, including Portland, as demand for EVs and medium-duty trucks declines. The move affects around 2,000 workers, with calls for strategic adjustments to navigate the market slowdown.
👕 Indonesia’s Textile Sector Faces Job Cuts Amid US Tariff Threat. Indonesia’s textile industry prepares for potential layoffs as looming US tariffs threaten exports. Industry leaders urge policy support and market diversification to protect jobs and stabilize the sector.
🔌 Oregon Gears Up for Energy Workforce Boom. With rising demand across renewables and utilities, Oregon’s energy sector ramps up efforts to attract and train new talent. Industry leaders stress the need for skilled workers to support the state’s clean energy transition and grid modernization.
Only 10% of New Cars Sold in the US Were Electric in 2024, Falling Behind Global EV Leaders
🚗 EV Sales Reach New Heights in 2024, with 22% of global new car sales now electric—up from just 4% in 2020—driven by rapid growth in China and Europe.
🌍 Norway leads with 92% EV Sales, followed by Sweden (58%) and China (48%), showcasing how strong policy support and clean grids accelerate adoption.
đźš— US Lags at 10%, while India trails further at just 2%, signaling a need for stronger incentives, infrastructure, and local manufacturing to meet climate goals.
đź“Š EV Stock Hits 60 Million Globally, more than doubling since 2022, though electric vehicles still make up a small share of total cars on the road.
🔋 Policy & Grid Decarbonization Key: Lifetime emissions of EVs are lower than fossil-fuel cars—especially in nations with cleaner electricity mixes—making grid modernization crucial for climate impact.
🎯 Actionable Strategies: To close the EV adoption gap, the US must accelerate investment in charging infrastructure, support domestic battery supply chains, and expand EV-specific technical training. Incentives for consumers and fleet operators, combined with grid modernization and targeted manufacturing policies, will be critical to scaling electric vehicle deployment and meeting 2030 climate goals.
Upskilling/Reskilling Initiatives
🪫 TERI & SCGJ Join Forces to Power India's Battery Workforce. TERI and SCGJ sign MoU to develop a skilled battery storage workforce for India’s 500 GW clean energy target. This partnership aims to deliver training, conduct skill gap studies, and develop curricula under the Indo-German StoREin project.
🌬️ Europe Ramps Up Wind Talent Drive. The European wind industry is launching major initiatives to attract technical talent and expand its clean energy workforce. Backed by WindEurope and industry players, efforts focus on reskilling, apprenticeships, and stronger industry-education links to meet 2030 deployment goals.
⚡ TPSDI Launches Green Energy Skill Centre in Delhi. TPSDI unveils a new skill centre in Delhi to train India’s clean energy workforce. The facility will offer hands-on programs in solar, EVs, and energy storage, supporting the nation’s green transition and job creation goals.
Policy Initiatives
🌱 Policy Push to Bridge Green Skills Gender Gap. UNICEF backs gender-inclusive climate education and STEM training to equip girls for green jobs, calling for gender-responsive curricula and national skills policies.
Like getting this newsletter? Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts
Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!
Have some feedback or suggestions? Let us know at hello@holoniq.com
