green jobs

Social media giant issues pre-COP 'wake-up call' as new data exposes urgent need to equip workers for net zero transition

More than half of teachers lack confidence discussing green job opportunities with students, new report claims

The next round of country climate plans must include explicit investments in greening the workforce, writes LinkedIn's Sue Duke

Record 2.5 million extra people joined the global renewable energy workforce worldwide last year, according to latest figures from IRENA

Global demand for 'green skills' significantly outstripping supply, professional networking platform finds

The sense of urgency about the climate crisis needs to be matched by that for green skills, argues Labour MP Andrew Pakes, co-chair of the APPG on Apprenticeships

Half of UK workers do not have access to training for greener roles despite sustainability hiring boom, LinkedIn data finds

Data from the social media platform suggests 18-24 year olds are struggling to develop the skills and experience needed to pursue their dream green careers

Friends of the Earth analysis hails major economic benefits from net zero transition in Conservative-held constituencies

Octopus Energy announces it is seeking up to 4,000 new hires in 2024, with roles ranging from heat pump engineers and solar installers to operations personnel