What Are Green Jobs?

Green jobs are roles that directly contribute to protecting or restoring the environment, or that help economies move towards net zero. The concept covers both specialist positions, such as renewable-energy engineers, environmental scientists and circular-economy designers, and mainstream roles that now include sustainability responsibilities.

A construction manager overseeing low-carbon building methods, a finance professional integrating climate risk into investment decisions, or a logistics planner reducing transport emissions all hold green jobs when their work measurably lowers environmental impact.

Governments and international bodies track green jobs as a key indicator of progress towards climate and biodiversity goals. Demand is rising sharply: sectors such as clean energy, sustainable agriculture, green finance and low-emission transport are creating new employment pathways worldwide. Importantly, these jobs support a just transition, ensuring economic growth while safeguarding ecosystems and communities. Whether through new roles or transformed traditional ones, green jobs are central to building resilient, future-ready economies.