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National Careers Service
Green Careers
This website lists job profiles for careers that can make a positive impact on the environment in different ways. These jobs could interest you if you enjoy the outdoors and the natural world. They include science based jobs and more hands-on roles. There could be something for you whether you’re a theory or practical person.
Importance of Green Careers
The UK government aims to reach net zero in all sectors of the economy by 2050. Net zero means the amount of greenhouse gas we take out of the environment is the same as the amount we produce. You can read 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.
Green Careers and employers in all industries
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.