The World Economic Forum’s new Future of Jobs Report 2025 is here! What are the key takeaways and is there a future for sustainable jobs? Read on! In this blog you can read all about the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 and what the future holds for sustainable jobs.
The future of sustainable jobs: positive trends for green jobs
Yes, we can breathe a sigh of relief. There is definitely a future for sustainable jobs, according to the World Economic Forum report. The labour market is in transition, and that applies in particular to sustainable jobs. The recent Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum shows that the green transition is one of the most influential trends shaping the labour market through 2030. This offers enormous opportunities for everyone who wants a job with impact, for everyone who focuses on jobs that are good for the planet. Below we share the key findings and why this report brings a positive message for green jobs and the sustainable labour market.
1. Growing demand for sustainable jobs
According to the report, roles such as Renewable Energy Engineers, Environmental Engineers and Electric Vehicle Specialists are among the fastest growing jobs globally. Companies are increasingly investing in reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate change, resulting in a growing need for green professionals. With 47% of companies seeing decarbonisation as a key transformation factor, demand for sustainable jobs is higher than ever.
This growth presents a great opportunity for Greenjobs to further position itself as the place where sustainable job opportunities come together. Employers actively working on climate solutions can easily find the right candidates through Greenjobs.
2. Growing importance of green skills
Demand for green skills is growing faster than supply. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of people acquiring green skills increased by 12%, while demand for jobs with at least one green skill increased by a whopping 22%. This highlights the important role of platforms such as Greenjobs, which can help employers reach qualified candidates. In addition, partnerships can be established with educational institutions to upskill candidates and better prepare them for the green economy.
3. Positive developments in the energy transition
The energy transition plays a key role in the future of work. Innovations in energy generation, storage and distribution are driving explosive growth in jobs in this sector, such as technicians, engineers and project managers involved in renewable energy and electric vehicles.
These developments are not only positive for the environment, but also for the labour market. They show that sustainability is no longer a niche, but an integral part of our economic future. Greenjobs can play a crucial role in this by promoting these roles and supporting companies in their search for talent.
4. Resilience of green sectors
The report highlights that green jobs remain resilient even in challenging economic times. During the pandemic, green sectors remained relatively stable, demonstrating that sustainability remains a priority for governments and businesses worldwide. For Greenjobs, this means that the platform can serve a stable and growing market, regardless of economic fluctuations.
5. Opportunities for international expansion
The trends in the report also show that there are regional differences in the way companies respond to the green transition. In regions such as Southeast Asia, no less than 72% of companies expect climate mitigation to transform their organization by 2030. This provides inspiration for Greenjobs to look beyond the Netherlands and potentially expand into other markets, such as France or Spain.
6. Diversity and inclusion as a complement
In addition to sustainability, diversity and inclusion are also becoming increasingly important in the labor market. The report shows that 83% of companies worldwide have now implemented diversity initiatives, an increase from 67% in 2023. For newly launched job board Tivy.club, this could be an opportunity to help employers make inclusive and sustainable vacancies more attractive to a wider range of candidates.
Conclusion: Optimism for the green labour market
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 paints a positive picture for sustainable jobs. With a strong focus on the energy transition, growing demand for green skills and resilient green sectors, the report offers hopeful prospects for Greenjobs.nl.
Greenjobs.nl can further position itself as the central place where sustainable employers and talent come together, thus contributing to a better planet. The growing trends in diversity and inclusie also offer opportunities to make jobs more inclusive and attractive. The future of sustainable jobs looks bright – and Greenjobs is ready to play a leading role in this.
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