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Green Jobs in Italy: 3.2 million opportunities in the growth of the green economy

How innovation and decarbonization can expand sustainable employment according to the Legambiente report.

author: Internal Editorial Team
07-05-2025
2 mins to read

In recent years, the concept of the “green economy” has taken on a central role in economic development strategies. According to the recent Legambiente report, there are nearly 3.2 million jobs active in the green economy in Italy. This figure confirms a steadily growing trend but also highlights the need to accelerate innovation in order to consolidate and expand these opportunities.

What are Green Jobs?

Green jobs are all occupations that help preserve or restore environmental quality. They include sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, sustainable mobility, and green building. These are jobs that, in addition to generating income, promote a more resilient and sustainable economy.

The Italian landscape

With 3.2 million green jobs, Italy ranks among the European leaders in the number of people employed in the green economy. However, Legambiente emphasizes the need to innovate products and industrial processes and to accelerate decarbonization in order to remain competitive in international markets.

A concrete example of this evolution is the growing investment in the wind power sector, particularly in the production and installation of wind turbines. This sector not only makes a significant contribution to the generation of renewable energy but also fuels an industrial supply chain involving designers, engineers, maintenance technicians, and logistics operators. The expansion of offshore wind farms and the upgrading of existing wind parks offer new employment opportunities and require highly specialized skills, laying the groundwork for a real energy transition.

The challenges to address

Innovation: Invest in clean technologies and low-impact production processes.

Training: Prepare new professional skills related to sustainability.

Active policies: Support green businesses through incentives and tax benefits.

The growth of green jobs represents an extraordinary opportunity for economic and environmental development. Investing in the green economy is not only a duty toward the planet but also a winning strategy for Italy’s future.

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