From the course: Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers
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The demand for green jobs is now
From the course: Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers
The demand for green jobs is now
- [Instructor] According to the LinkedIn Global Green Skills Report, the global demand for green talent is on the rise. The report also points to a gap between demand and the supply while the number of job postings requiring green skills grew at 8% annually over the past five years. The share of green talent has only grown 6% over that same period. The International Labor Organization estimates that 24 million jobs worldwide could be created by the green economy alone by 2030. You may be wondering, why is the demand for green jobs so real now? There are four major reasons, out of many, that I will cover in this video. The first is environmental and social risks getting more attention than ever. Next is government regulations that are being put in place to reduce carbon emissions. Third, sustainable investments gaining momentum. And finally, purpose-driven businesses that are on-demand by customers and employees.…
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