Green Skills – Key Data for 2023
70% of companies worldwide believe that green skills will be crucial for their future development and competitiveness. (Source: World Economic Forum, 2023)
More than 87% of jobs in renewable energy industries require green skills such as resource management, low-emission technologies, and sustainable development knowledge. (Source: International Labour Organization, 2023)
58% of companies in 2023 started offering training programs on green skills to better prepare employees for the challenges of the energy transition. (Source: LinkedIn Green Skills Report, 2023)
A lack of sufficiently qualified workers with green skills is the main obstacle to achieving sustainable development goals for 65% of employers. (Source: McKinsey, 2023)
The percentage of workers with green skills has increased globally by 38% since 2020, with the largest growth observed in the construction and energy sectors. (Source: PwC Green Jobs Survey, 2023)