Green jobs are on the rise, as all areas of business take charge of sustainability in operations and decision-making like never before. Across industries, the mission to double down on sustainability is driving job growth and creating millions of new career paths in sectors ranging from clean energy, construction and manufacturing to low-emissions tech.
Net employment prospects are clear: globally, the green transition could be the driving force behind 30 million freshly created jobs by 2030. And businesses are all too aware that moving quickly could deliver big results, in terms of both the environment and business growth. Many are voting with their feet and showing real resolve to pivot at pace, but the reality is they need workforces equipped with the knowledge and skills to unleash the opportunities a low-carbon future can bring.
Currently, the number of skilled professionals isn’t keeping pace with demand, but the silver lining in the tale is that...