Only 1 in 8 workers globally have the green skills companies are looking for, according to LinkedIn.
AdvertisementByzer said the fact that the current green talent pool is predominantly men — or 66% — is a big problem that highlights an emerging "green ceiling."
Women have been joining the green talent pool, defined as having one green skill or one job experience, at a higher rate than men.
Women working in the oil, gas, and mining sectors have more green skills than men.
"I hear a lot more climate experts talking about jobs, and a lot more workforce experts talking about climate," Byzer said.
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