Green Jobs
Green Jobs
Green jobs are careers that focus on environmental sustainability and supporting the transition to a clean-energy economy.
In the U.S., green jobs are on the rise
Green jobs can span a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy like solar and wind, energy efficiency, waste management, environmental conservation, and more.
In the U.S., green jobs are on the rise. They represent a growing share of the workforce, reflecting a broader trend towards more sustainable economic practices. The sector's growth is driven by policies aimed at combating climate change, promoting clean energy, and fostering sustainable development.
Between 2010 and 2020, employment in green sectors like renewable energy and energy efficiency grew at a rate of 7% annually, which was faster than the overall job growth rate.
9M
12.7M
jobs in the clean energy sector
Inflation Reduction Act is creating green jobs
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes more than 100 programs that will invest about $370 billion in climate action, clean energy jobs, and environmental justice. Collectively, these unprecedented investments will put us on a path to cutting climate pollution by 40% by 2030 while creating over 9 million family-sustaining jobs over the next decade and advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice.
Victory!
New Climate Corps Will Put Young People to Work to Address Global Warming
The initiative will provide job opportunities for young people in a variety of climate-focused fields including installing solar panels, building trails, and performing ecological restoration work. The administration says the program will create about 20,000 career-path jobs in its first year.
What We Are Doing
For far too long, economic policies have viewed strong economic growth and climate-friendly policies as an either/or decision. However, Sierra Club’s Industrial Transformation campaign seeks a new approach that creates good-paying clean manufacturing jobs, cuts industrial pollution, and builds climate resilience for those hardest hit by the effects of climate change.
