In 2021 , global employment numbers in the renewable energy industry reached 12.7m - that ’ s an increase of 700,000 new jobs in just 12 months . As climate change concerns escalate and businesses pay more attention to their ESG commitments , the sector is expected to continue to grow rapidly over the next 12 months .

Although the renewable energy industry has , like all others , faced the challenges of supply chain disruptions and uncontrollable rising prices , it has remained resilient . Undoubtedly , this is thanks to new ‘ clean ’ technologies and new business models that prioritise inclusive and productive employment . With that in mind , we explore which of the world ’ s biggest renewable energy companies are on the trajectory to success in finding a sustainable energy transition .

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