Growing demand for green skills in Australia

With the Australian government announcing planned investment in green energy projects, the demand for green skills is set to surge.  This presents an urgent need to cultivate a workforce adept in essential green skills, which are integral to constructing new green infrastructure, exploring innovative energy solutions, developing groundbreaking technologies, and reimagining traditional business models.

The growing demand for green talent 

The demand for green talent is rapidly surpassing the available supply, creating an urgent need for professionals to upskill. According to LinkedIn’s Global Green Skills Report, demand for such skills surged by 11.6% between 2023 and 2024, while supply lagged behind with only a 5.6% increase. To satisfy future needs, the green talent pool must at least double by 2050. 

Key findings: 

• Global demand for green talent grew twice as quickly as supply between 2023 and 2024—with demand increasing by 11.6% and supply by 5.6%. 

• By 2030 — one in five jobs will lack the green talent to fill it. By 2050, this gap will balloon to one in two jobs. 

Climate Action Amendments to ISO Management System Standards 

This year, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) have begun the process to integrate climate considerations into a wide range of management standards. These amendments were introduced in support of the ISO London Declaration on Climate Change and aim to ensure that organisations incorporate climate change considerations into their management systems, enhancing their effectiveness in achieving intended outcomes. 

The time to upskill is now 

To be part of the future solutions, now is the time to enhance your sustainability and environmental skills, to remain competitive and relevant in a fast-evolving business landscape. 

How to grow your green skills 

Be the environmental management system champion with ISO 14001  

Businesses are increasingly looking for ways to manage their environmental impact. This shift has created a growing demand for professionals’ adept in Environmental Management Systems, particularly those based on ISO 14001 standards. With industries striving to align their operations with sustainable practices, the need for Environmental Auditors is expanding.  

By becoming an environmental auditor, you can play a pivotal role in helping organisations meet compliance requirements, reduce their ecological footprint, and enhance sustainability initiatives.  

The expertise of environmental auditors is critical in guiding businesses towards more sustainable practices, ensuring they not only meet regulatory demands but also exceed them. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact while shaping the future of environmental management in various industries.  

Auditors in Environmental Management Systems play a crucial role in ensuring that organisations are environmentally responsible.  ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to design and implement an EMS, to monitor, manage and continually improve their environmental performance. Auditing to this standard demonstrates, focusing on sustainable practices and environmental impact reduction.  

Key benefits of training to audit to ISO 14001 for your organisation are:   

• Enhanced environmental performance  

• Regulatory compliance  

• Risk management  

• Cost savings  

• Operational excellence  

• Stakeholder and customer trust 

Training pathway for environment and sustainability skills 

Enrol in specialised courses focusing on green technologies, sustainable practices, and environmental management. 

These are the core training courses we have developed to meet the growing demand for green skills: 

NET ZERO AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT 

• Net Zero Awareness: Explore how compliance, financial, environmental and social risks relate to their specific industry and organisation. This course is designed to equip leaders and implementers with the knowledge on how to adhere to their public commitments towards net zero. 

• Energy Management Systems ISO 50001:2018 Foundation: Establish an overview of the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard with insight into the key clauses and underlying concepts that underpin an effective Energy Management system. 

• Foundation and Implementing ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems: Understand the purpose and business benefits that can be achieved through the implementation of an Energy Management System Outline the structure and content of ISO 50001:2018. 

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 

• ISO 14001:2015 Foundation: This course is the ideal starting point to learn about environmental management systems and the fundamentals of ISO 14001:2015. 

• Implementing an Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015: The purpose of this course is to provide the skills and knowledge required to implement an Environmental Management System within an organisation. 

• Foundation and Implementing an EMS ISO 14001:2015: Learn the necessary skills to develop, implement and monitor an Environmental Management System within your organisation. 

• Auditing an Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015: Gain a thorough insight into environmental management system requirements based on the ISO 14001:2015 Standard. 

• Lead Auditor in Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 19011:2018: Receive concentrated and comprehensive training in the theory and practice of auditing an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2015. 

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT 

• CPI Social Compliance Auditor Training: The CPI Social compliance auditing program has been developed to focus on corporate social compliance audits (SCA), which are becoming more important in the global supply chain arena. It provides a set of skills for practitioners to evaluate corporate social responsibility issues systematically and holistically.  

• Psychological Health and Safety at Work ISO 45003:2021: Gain an understanding of the concepts and principals for managing psychological health and safety risks. Offering practical guidance for organisations to develop a mental health strategy tailored to meet the needs of their organisation. 

• Executive WHS Leadership & Obligations: Designed for individuals who bear the mantle of leadership or possess managerial duties, this course is tailored to those committed to upholding and prioritising the health and safety of the workforce. This course equips leaders to make informed decisions, effectively disseminating safety information, fostering a culture where every employee is an advocate for health and safety. 

• Modern Slavery Awareness Workshop: This half day interactive workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 and its impact on your business. Identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery within your supply chains. 

BUSINESS EFFICIENCY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 

• Implementing Enterprise Risk Management: The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement an operational plan and manage the associated risks to ensure required goals and objectives are achieved. 

• Integrated Governance, Risk Management and Compliance: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and implement a risk management framework based on compliance obligations and the organisations governance framework. 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Master the art of implementing Six Sigma Green Belt projects, ranging from small to medium-sized improvement initiatives. This interactive course equips you with practical skills in problem-solving using the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) model, alongside essential statistical techniques and improvement strategies. 

• Root Cause Analysis: Learn how to apply simple decision-making techniques to solve problems at their core. 

Start today to expand your green career 

The urgency to develop green skills cannot be overstated. By acting now, you can position yourself at the forefront of a critical movement towards sustainability, benefiting both your career and the environment. Take control of your professional growth and contribute to a greener future today.