2024-06-07-领英-2023年全球绿色技能报告_34页_3mb

Global Green Skills Report 2023 Summary

Executive Summary Overview

The urgency of climate change demands a rapid transition to green skills across global industries. Green skills are essential for workforce adaptation, with demand outpacing supply. Between 2022 and 2023, the share of green talent in the workforce rose by 12.3%, while job postings requiring green skills increased by 22.4%. Green hiring trends are resilient during economic downturns, but one in eight workers lack green skills. Key sectors include energy, transportation, and finance.

Key Findings

• Global Green Talent: Only 12.3% of workers globally have at least one green skill, equating to seven in eight lacking them.
• Growth Trends: Green talent grew at a 5.4% annual rate from 2018 to 2023, compared to 9.2% for green-skills-required jobs.
• LinkedIn Hiring Data: Job postings requiring green skills grew 15.2% year-over-year in 2022-2023, higher than overall hiring.
• Supply-Demand Gap: Demand for green skills increases faster than supply, risking a shortage.

Sector-Specific Highlights

• Energy Production: Renewable energy employment grew in all studied countries, with a higher transition rate than fossil fuels. Green talent concentration in oil and gas reached 21% in 2023.
• Transportation: Electric vehicle (EV) skills saw significant growth, with the US lagging behind leaders like Sweden and Germany. EV-related hiring increased, driven by consumer demand and policy incentives.
• Finance: Lags behind other sectors, with 6.8% green talent concentration, but shows rapid growth in sustainable finance skills like carbon accounting and emissions trading.

Transition Challenges and Opportunities

• Worker Transitions: 81% of those transitioning into green jobs have prior green skills or experience. Gateway jobs facilitate skill development for new roles.
• Job Evolution: Traditional jobs increasingly require green skills, such as energy efficiency in facilities management or sustainable procurement.
• Policy and Investment: Needed incentives for workforce reskilling, targeted hiring programs, and international collaboration to accelerate green transitions.

Conclusion

The green skills proliferation is critical for achieving climate goals, but significant gaps remain. Urgent action is required from governments, businesses, and educational institutions to invest in green skills development and ensure equitable access to new opportunities.