While proficiency in generative AI has grabbed the most headlines ever since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in November 2022, greentech is increasingly being recognised as one of the most vital sectors for the future.
This is undoubtedly thanks in part to AI itself – it’s estimated that the carbon footprint of training a single LLM in 2019 generated around 300,000kg of CO2 emissions, which is the equivalent of 125 round-trip flights between New York and Beijing.
When you put this into perspective alongside a recent UN report which highlights that the next decade is critical in combating the destructive effects of climate change, it’s easy to understand why “green talent” – workers equipped with environmentally-focused skill sets – are more necessary than ever and will play a key role in this effort.
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