Breakdown of Renewable Energy Jobs Around the World

There is a vast and growing workforce associated with renewable energy. The meteoric growth of these clean sources of energy will only continue as we approach the deadline for an international climate agreement that is certain to limit greenhouse gas production. To meet targets that will be put forth in this agreement we will need to transition away from fossil fuels and ramp-up an already fast moving renewable energy sector.

According to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) the industry currently employs 5.7M people. Most of the jobs are in China, the EU, Brazil, US and India. Here is a quick summary of the number of jobs in each of the top three nations as well international forecasts for the future :

Event - Good Jobs Green Jobs Conference

Good Jobs Green Jobs Conference, will take place on February 10 - 11, 2014, in Washington, D.C. This year’s Conference is focused on repairing the systems Americans rely on every day, whether getting us back and forth to work, supplying our power, keeping us safe from storms and floods, communicating with police and fire during emergencies, or ensuring the institutions where our children learn are safe and healthy.

Event - Good Jobs Green Jobs Conference

This event will take place on February 10 - 11, 2014 in Washington, DC.  This year’s Conference is focused on repairing the systems Americans rely on every day, whether getting us back and forth to work, supplying our power, keeping us safe from storms and floods, communicating with police and fire during emergencies, or ensuring the institutions where our children learn are safe and healthy. It's time to repair these systems today to create quality, family-sustaining jobs, to address the threat of climate change, and to ensure the health and safety of our workplaces and our communities. Join thousands of business and community leaders, union members, and environmentalists at Good Jobs, Green Jobs 2014 and take up the call to Repair America.

Event (Symposium) Green Growth, Green Jobs: Integrating Employment and Environmental Policies Across Europe

This symposium will take place on 29 January 2014, from 10:00am - 4:30pm at NH Hotel du Grand Sablon in Brussels. In the EU, more than 20 million jobs are already linked to the environment and the figure will increase as the EU continues its commitment to growing the economy while protecting natural resources.

A key objective of Europe 2020, the strategy for growth and jobs, is to address the need for sustainable and inclusive growth through the promotion of a competitive and greener economy in the EU. As part of the strategy, the EU has committed to offer its support to businesses so they can achieve the shift to a greener economy whilst remaining competitive on the global stage.

Infographic - New US Clean Energy Jobs by State in Q3

Source: Environmental Entrepreneurs

According to the new report "Clean Energy Works For Us: Q3 2013," more than 80 clean energy and clean transportation projects have been launched in the third quarter of this year and together they could create more than 15,000 jobs. Top states included California, Nevada, New York, Michigan, and Texas. States in the Southeast also posted strong numbers, though North Carolina lagged compared to its neighbors. Nationally, renewable power generation is expected to create 6,700 jobs — more than any other sector E2 tracked this quarter.

Event - TBLI (Triple Bottom Line Investment) CONFERENCE™

TBLI (Triple Bottom Line Investment) CONFERENCE™ will take place on Monday and Tuesday, June 17-18, 2013 at the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), New York, NY.

The TBLI conference is unique event in that it offers finance professionals a global perspective on a comprehensive range of ESG and Impact Investment topics, covering all asset classes. Over 15 years, it has built an international reputation as the platform to learn and find business partners. TBLI offers access to the largest network of thought leaders in the sustainable finance industry.

Theme for 2013: "Rethink the Past and Move on"

❖ Attendees remain able to determine their workshop choice at the conference

❖ Please note: This program is subject to change without notice.

For more information click here.

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Report - Sustainability Career Paths: How To Become A Leader

Corporate sustainability leadership positions are becoming more common, but as the profession is still in its youth, career paths within the field are unclear to most practitioners. This report, written by Verdantix in partnership with GACSO (Global Association of Corporate Sustainability Officers), helps sustainability professionals to understand the stepping stones to the top, and helps those looking to enter the profession to understand entry points and how to progress.


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Event - Energy, Jobs and the Economy

The Energy, Jobs and the Economy event will take place at Ramapo High School (331 George Street, Franklin Lakes, NJ) on April 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. North Jersey Public Policy Network's Distinguished Expert Series Presents: "Energy, Jobs and the Economy," a thought-provoking discussion of the economic implications of moving away from fossil fuels and investing in renewable energy.

The talk features Professor Joseph Robertson of Villanova University and The Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) and Professor Bruce Mizrach, Associate Professor of Economics at Rutgers University. Matt Polsky, of the Institute for Sustainable Enterprise will moderate the discussion.

GE Ecomagination VP Mark Vachon on Climate Change and Energy Solutions (Video)

Here are some comments by GE's Ecomagination VP, Mark Vachon made at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk and Energy Solutions. He emphasizes the importance of sustainability, not only as a competitive advantage but as a matter of corporate relevance.

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According to Mark Vachon, a 29 year GE veteran and the leader of ecomagination, the best opportunities for greentech are in the developing world and not in the US. GE has adopted a business strategy that has invested $5 billion in clean tech research and development and generated $106 billion in revenues through 2011. Ecomagination is an innovative program that is crowdsourcing green ideas. The program is developing innovation and technology for alternative energy and eco-friendly solutions. Ecomagination underscores GE’s commitment to imagine and build innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges while driving economic growth.

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European Job Days Brussels 2012: Special Focus on the Green Sector (Event)

On October 6, 2012, European Job Day (EJD), will be taking place in Brussels Belgium. EJD has taken place since 2007, it is the largest of the Job Days events, and sees thousands of visitors every year. This year it is complemented by a European Online Job Day that will give the event a unique and improved, pan-European character. There will be a special focus on green sector, as well as healthcare, and ICT jobs. It is an opportunity for jobseekers and employers from across Europe to meet and make contact. This year’s event is also taking place online, so you will be able to participate no matter where you are.

If you’re a jobseeker, you will have the chance to be interviewed on the spot by employers. There will also be advice on living and working in other European countries, presentations from leading employers, and panel discussions on EU initiatives aimed at increasing employment. To find out more click here.

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Backed by one of the more environmentally-friendly presidents in recent memory, the United States has seen huge funding for alternative energy sources, a drive for better fuel economy, and a massive movement by colleges and other groups to live cleaner, greener, and more efficiently. Here are some encouraging statistics about the growth of jobs for work that benefits the environment:

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According to a recent Green Job Bank press release, there has been a big increase in the number of US-based green job postings in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012. The green job search engine indexed 36,500 green job postings during the quarter, more than double the 16,300 green jobs it indexed in Q1 2011.

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