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Demand for 'green collar' workers rising
 
The 2011 Sustainability Roles and Salary Survey Executive Summary (PDF) 5th September 2011

This unprecedented survey will provide insight into the individuals employed in this expanding market, from the types of organisations they work for, to their job functions, salaries and career backgrounds.

The survey is a collaborative project between recruitment consultancy Turning Green and key partners: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC), Environmental Jobs Network (EJN) and Models of Success and Sustainability (MOSS).

 

Growing Demand for Climate Change Professionals
The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) says there is a growing demand for climate change professionals in the workforce.
CIT building and environment director Glenn Carter says the Institute has introduced two new courses aimed at graduating more of the so-called green collar workers.

He says industry is increasingly calling for employees with expertise across a range environmental issues. Read more here

Australian Government sets Renewable Energy Target 21st August 2009

CANBERRA, Australia – Australia's Parliament passed a law Thursday requiring that 20 percent of the country's electricity come from renewable sources such as the sun and wind by 2020, matching European standards and up from about 8 percent now.

The law would quadruple the renewable energy target set by the previous government in 2001 and provide enough clean electricity to power the households of all 21 million Australians. For more information visit HERE

 

Decisive climate leadership to unleash clean energy jobs 6th August 2009

Decisive leadership on climate change will create up to a million new clean energy jobs in Australia by 2030, the Southern Cross Climate Coalition said in a statement today.

“Australia needs a clean energy industrial boom that will create new jobs and investment, starting today,” the statement says.  “Otherwise, we risk being left behind as one of the developed world’s most carbon polluting and inefficient economies.”

The statement says the global ‘low carbon and environmental goods’ sector is now worth A$6.1 trillion and the global renewable energy sector already employs around 2.3 million people – more than the total number employed directly by the oil and gas industry.

For more information visit HERE

 

Continued growth in the carbon market despite economic uncertainty. 8th January 2009

Even though the global economy has lurched towards recession, the world’s carbon markets have experienced healthy growth both in terms of the volume of emissions traded and value. Latest analysis by New Carbon Finance, UK, confirms the predictions made in October 2008, with the total market in 2008 worth approximately $118bn. This represents an 84% increase in the total value of carbon emissions traded in 2007. The volume of emissions traded in 2008 reached 4bn tonnes, a 42% increase on the volume seen in 2007. For more information visit HERE

 

As the Market Stalls, Green Jobs Grow - Article for MSN and personal blog November 2008

Megan Retka Kidd is embarking on a 16-month journey which explores environmental issues in travel. On arriving in Sydney, she's exploring the job market and experiences the impacts the recession is having upon it. Published on MSN, you can now see her article on her blog. For more information visit HERE

 

A Million Green Jobs Possible by 2030: report November 2008

Australia could become a global leader in creating green industries generating up to a million greencollar jobs by 2030 and multi-billion dollar export opportunities in greentechnology. That is the finding of a new report from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). For more information visit HERE

 

Growing the Green Collar Economy. CSIRO Report 25th June 2008

This CSIRO report investigates the skills, innovation and workforce dimensions of the transition to a more environmentally sustainable society, with a particular focus on the challenges involved in achieving deep cuts in greenhouse emissions. For more information visit HERE

 

Seeking Sustainability. Sustainable Business Practices June 2008

With unemployment figures near a 30 year low, employees are in a strong position to be picky about whom they work for. Organisations that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability are fast becoming the employers of choice. In 2007, 69% of job seeking respondents in Seek's Employee Satisfaction and Motivation Survey labelled corporate responsibility as an important factor when deciding which company they wanted to work for. In addition 15% said they would only work for a company that had a CSR program. For more information visit HERE

 

Inside Sustainability Leaders. WME Magazine May 2008.

Leadership is crucial for driving sustainability in organisations, yet little is known about what sustainability leadership involves. This article interviewS six sustainability leaders to find out what characteristics and skills they have. To read more see pages 30 – 31 of the May edition CLICK HERE

 

Meet the new graduates. The Age 24th March 2008

After completing the Centre for Sustainable Leadership course, two of its students are set to launch Get Earthed, a website that aims to answer lay person's questions about sustainability. Read more HERE

 

Greenbiz: Working for the Earth: Green Companies and Green Jobs Attract Employees 
College graduates are looking for more than just a first job or an internship. They are looking to work for businesses that help the environment, according to a survey conducted by MonsterTRAK. Results from the survey show that a surprising percentage of young workers want employment with a green company: 80 percent of those surveyed said they are interested in a job that has a positive impact on the environment and a whopping 92 percent would chose working for an environmentally friendly company... Read more HERE
Greenbiz: Seven Tips for Attracting the Best Players to Your Green Business
Finding and retaining talented, dedicated employees is crucial for the success of any new or growing company. In a job market where more and more young people and working professionals are leaning toward socially and environmentally responsible employers, green businesses have a competitive edge. In fact, in a 2007 Harris Interactive survey, 33 percent of adults polled would prefer to work for a green company and 60 percent believed their companies should do more to be environmentally responsible. While the numbers look good, green employers still face the challenge of finding the right candidates - professionals who have both strong business or technical skills and an understanding of sustainability. Read More HERE

Going Green won't go waste . Career One. May 2007

There are personal and professional opportunities to be gained in the employment market, with increased concern with global warming. Even if you don't go for a green career, you might well find your job going green regardless. Read more HERE