Boston Consulting Group chief executive officer Christoph Schweizer said there is a considerable gap in the workforce to successfully accomplish the commitments made towards achieving net-zero emissions.
Meanwhile, another panellist, PETRONAS group human resource management senior vice-president Farehana Hanapiah pointed out that by 2050, Asia’s fast growing population is expected to have three billion people in the working age group. Rather than relying on external assistance, Farehana emphasised the need to focus on internal resources and capabilities within Asia.
“While traditional engineering skills are still important, businesses need to supplement them with diverse competencies,” he said. He believes these policies should facilitate the adoption and development of new and cleaner technologies by providing incentives and support.