Did You Know
By 2030, there could be 694,000 green jobs in the low-carbon and renewable energy sector across England, rising to more than 1.18m by 2050.
What are green careers?
Green careers are jobs that contribute to protecting or restoring the environment and addressing climate change. They can be found in many industries, such as renewable energy, environmental protection, recycling and waste management, transportation, technology and more. Green jobs can also be found in larger corporate organisations looking to contribute to a greener environment and work in a more sustainable way.
Over the years, these positions have been steadily increasing and are expected to continue growing in demand, as people become more aware of the need for energy efficiency and sustainability.
Every UK job has the potential to be green
Independent Green Jobs Taskforce
Green Future
Green careers are becoming increasingly important as society becomes more aware of the need to protect the environment and address climate change. These jobs offer opportunities to make a positive impact on the planet while also providing fulfilling and rewarding careers.
Green Jobs Overview
Heat pump engineer
Heat pump engineer
Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.
Annual salary
£22,000 - £45,000
Environmental consultant
Environmental consultant
Environmental consultants advise on sustainability including waste management, recycling, flood risk and climate change.
Annual salary
£25,000 - £50,000
Carbon accountant
Carbon accountant
The role of a carbon accountant involves defining, quantifying, analysing and reporting on an organisations carbon footprint. This includes completing greenhouse gas calculations and offering advice on carbon reduction to businesses.
Annual salary
Up to £75,000
Wind turbine technician
Wind turbine technician
Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind turbines on land or at sea.
Annual salary
£25,000 - £47,000
Top employers in the West Midlands
Shell Energy Retail Limited
E.On UK PLC
Uniper UK Limited
Shell Energy UK Limited
UK Power Reserve Limited
Flow Energy Limited
Severn Trent Green Power
E.On Next Energy Limited
E.On UK Infrastructure Services Limited
Green Frog Power Limited
DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE A GREEN QUALIFICATION TO HAVE A GREEN CAREER?
The answer is no. Green careers could also include communications and marketing roles, digital media, administration positions for green organisations, so you don’t always need a green qualification to work in the sector!
