10 Future Green Careers 2014. The results were surprising according to GAP founding partner Trewin Restorick: “Mention the term ‘green job’ to people and it is likely they will think about organic farmers or climate change officers… [but there] will be green jobs growing in sectors people never expected – from call centre advisers providing guidance on household energy efficiency measures, to retail staff who will help consumers make the most sustainable choices.”
Estimates based on Department of Energy & Climate Change research predict that by 2020 the number of green jobs will increase to 1.4m – up from 1m today – with the green economy expected to roughly halve the UK’s trade deficit in 2014/15, according to CBI figures. Here are the 10 future careers that GAP expects to emerge as a result of the growth of green economy: A spokesman for GAP said: “For businesses it’s also about the bottom line. Taking a green approach makes sense, especially as energy costs rise.” Sustainability Jobs 101: The career paths of 3 professionals. Have you thought innovatively about career opportunities and how to put your existing skills to work in the sustainability context?
Last month, Net Impact London and I hosted a fascinating café style workshop with three diverse sustainability professionals who shared insights with a group of career changers. Net Impact is known globally for its inspiring careers events for prospective sustainability and corporate responsibility professionals and I’ll be speaking at the global conference in Silicon Valley later this month. UNGC CEO Study 2013 - Addressing Sustainability Challenges – Accenture. Skip to Main Content United States Sign In New?
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