Green Skills

In the West of England, we have ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2030. All industries are increasingly identifying the new green skills and jobs they need to transition towards a low carbon economy. Green skills and jobs will continue to grow and becoming more wide-ranging as industries work towards a sustainable net-zero future.

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What is a green job?

The West of England Combined Authority define a green job as:

“A job which will directly contribute towards the reduction of emissions and help to protect the environment.”

And/Or

“Will help to create the job functions, responsibilities, conditions, working practices and/or business processes which contribute towards reducing emissions, lowering the carbon footprint and protecting the environment.”

Green Skills

Facts & Figures

Whether you are looking to start a new career, upskill your current role to incorporate green skills, or advance the green skills you have, there are a variety of ways to get involved in the growing green sector.

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Explore different areas of green skills

1 Nature Recovery Career pathways supporting our natural environment
2 Retrofit and Buildings Career pathways helping to decarbonise our homes
3 Sustainable Transport Career pathways that lower our transport emissions
4 Climate Resilience Career pathways that mitigate impacts of climate change
5 Net-Zero Energy Career pathways that support cleaner energy

Top green skills requested by employers

General skills
  • Communications
  • Management
  • Planning
  • Client Relations
  • Operations
  • Problem-solving
  • Innovation
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Effective Leadership
Specialist skills
  • Accountancy
  • Project Management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Auditing
  • Construction
  • Waste Management
  • Procurement
  • Renewable Energy
  • Health and Safety
  • Engineering
  • Planning