{"id":2339,"date":"2021-11-09T13:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T13:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=2339"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:14:45","slug":"all-about-green-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2021\/11\/09\/all-about-green-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Green Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have been following COP26<\/a>, you\u2019ll know the green economy is likely to generate 24 million jobs globally across the next decade, to include engineering, research and conservation. The demand for a sustainable future is likely to drive economic opportunities worth billions. Not only that, but it\u2019s an absolute must for tackling climate change.<\/p>\n

What sector could I be working in?<\/h2>\n

You could be working in government, third sector organisations, think tanks, or international organisations such as the UN. Within the private sector, you might work in sustainability or corporate social responsibility (CSR) or environmental protection. Resource management covers things like water, forestry, nuclear, gas, chemical, electricity, oil and mining companies. There are also opportunities in R&D, business and technical functions.<\/p>\n

It is less likely that you will start your green career on a graduate scheme. The main route is through immediate start roles \u2013 after all, sustainability can\u2019t wait.<\/p>\n

What job might I be doing?<\/h2>\n

Big name employers actively hire for environmental scientists, water consultants and the like. You can read sustainable job descriptions on the ENDS Report<\/a> website. Alternatively, you could work more broadly in finance or engineering, but with a focus on sustainability.<\/p>\n

Environmental concerns are no longer considered \u2018fringe\u2019 issues \u2013 they play an important role in most careers to some extent. So you might also consider working for a company that has committed to net zero initiatives. Research potential employers to find out more about their values and how they are driving change, through sites like Ethical Consumer<\/a>, EIRIS<\/a> and Corporate Watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where can I look for jobs?<\/h2>\n

Below is a list of jobs boards you can use to find sustainable jobs. But keep in mind that sustainability crosses many sectors. It\u2019s not only environmentally-focused employers recruiting for sustainability skills \u2013 the education, retail and marketing sectors are also on the lookout. For STEM jobs in sustainability, try Gradcracker<\/a>.<\/p>\n