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In this blog post, we’ll explain what a climate job is and the various paths to getting one, as well as provide some of the best resources to guide your path.
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Picture this: it’s Earth Day 2024, and your LinkedIn feed is flooded with Climate Job content. You’re intrigued but confused! What even is a climate job? In this blog post, we’ll explain what a climate job is and the various paths to getting one, as well as provide some of the best resources to guide your path.
Before we dive into the details, here's a startling statistic: According to the International Labour Organization, the green economy will create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030. This rapid growth signals a shift and a significant leap towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly global job market.
There are two avenues we can explore here:
Due to its recent emergence and rapidly changing landscape, there are countless definitions of ClimateTech. Here at Climate People, we break the term up into three unique specifications — emissions reduction, climate adaptation, and carbon removal.
Essentially, any technological service — whether that be software as a service, a web-based tool, a physical satellite, etc. — that works to eliminate/remove or reduce the harms of carbon emissions can be considered a ClimateTech product. These innovative technologies can be industry-specific or more general.
Climate technologies work to decarbonize production, reduce waste, and rewrite the traditional framework of sectors such as Industry, Transportation, Food, Buildings, Energy, etc.
Climate isn't limited to a niche industry; it permeates every facet of the global economy. Instead of viewing climate-related jobs as a mere subset, consider them as a fundamental repositioning of the entire economic landscape. Companies focused on climate span various sectors like transportation, food, and construction, where every role contributes to lessening the effects of climate change. This perspective illuminates the array of opportunities across industries, levels, and fields. Climate-related roles encompass marketing, sales, engineering, and other disciplines.
The vast majority of climate jobs are at start-up companies and can look very different than traditional industries - making the search a bit nuanced.
Not ready to jump ship to a startup? No problem
So, how can you make a climate impact through your career if you don’t want to leave your role?
It’s all about “making your job a climate job,” as coined by Project Drawdown.
Corporations hold a lot of power for the planet, and when internal stakeholders within a company advocate for climate action, it can be extremely beneficial for the planet.
Making your job a climate job can look like many things; it could be:
Climate jobs are nuanced and hard to navigate when you’re first introduced to the space. The climate job search looks starkly different than traditional searches. It’s a networking-heavy space that requires you to learn about solutions, narrow your scope, and make connections. However, with the right tools and a strong job-search philosophy, you can be sure that you’re setting your climate-focused search up for success.
Ready to take the next step? Explore our resources, join an upcoming webinar, and become part of a vibrant community eager to make every job a climate job. Together, we can turn the tide on climate change, one career move at a time.
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