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If you'd like to make a difference in your job then a green career could be for you.
Choosing a green career can help you to have a positive impact on the environment through the work that you do.
If you want to make a difference to the environment in your career, you could:
- work in a green sector like renewable energy
- work for a company that actively tries to be more environmentally friendly
- think about what you can change in your day-to-day work to make a difference
Green careers that directly tackle climate change
Some careers directly tackle climate change. Here are a few examples of green careers and some of the ways they help the environment.
You could research more careers that directly tackle climate change, working in areas like environment and land, science and engineering.
Environmentally friendly employers
If a green career is important to you, you could look for opportunities with companies that care about the environment.
You can look on a company's website to find out what they're doing to become more sustainable.
Things to look out for include:
- mentions of sustainability in their mission statement
- the steps a company takes to reduce fossil fuel use when moving goods
- whether they use recycled materials, like packaging
- sustainability reports
Green careers across all industries
Careers across all industries may not directly tackle climate change, but can still make a positive impact on the environment.
Here are a few jobs in different industries and some examples of ways they could help the environment. You can also explore more careers in all industries.
These are just a few examples. There are lots of steps you can take to make your job more environmentally friendly.
Green skills and qualifications
Lots of skills you already have will be needed for working in a more environmentally friendly way.
You might already have transferable skills like communication, project management or leadership. Or you might need specific technical skills and qualifications.
If you want to update your skills, you could:
- find a course if you need to learn a new skill or get a qualification
- do a free Skills Bootcamp in green skills if you're over the age of 19 and eligible
- take a skills assessment to help you understand what sort of roles you could do
Importance of green careers
The UK government aims to reach net zero by 2050. Net zero means the amount of greenhouse gas we take out of the environment is the same as the amount we produce. Find out more about the Net Zero Strategy.
A green career lets you learn new skills in different industries whilst helping to protect the future of the planet.
Speak to an adviser about green careers
If you want a green career but are not sure what's best for you, a careers adviser can help.
They can help you to explore your options and find a green career that's the right fit for you.