What are green skills?

Green skills is an umbrella term for the specific knowledge, skills and values needed to support the reduction of negative environmental impact in the workplace. Green skills are now relevant to all sectors, with organizations looking to create new dedicated green roles such as upgrading and installing electric vehicle charging, as well as embedding sustainability into existing roles through skills development such as carbon literacy for everyone from accountants. marketing professional. As countries around the world move towards net-zero economies, the right green skills will be essential for employers who have their own net-zero targets as well as striving to meet government guidelines, which often come with financial incentives.

On the other hand, training providers and universities must be prepared to provide training and qualifications in environmental skills to ensure that individuals are equipped with the skills they need for work. (Co2AI)