Campaigning for a jobs-first, clean energy transition.

Climate Jobs UK is a coalition of trade unions representing tens of thousands of energy workers, campaigning for a jobs-first clean energy transition that delivers high-paid, high-skilled work here in the UK.

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Who we are

Climate Jobs UK is a campaign coalition of trade unions, GMB and Prospect, campaigning to ensure that the UK maximises the economic benefits of the transition to clean power – creating good jobs, supporting local economies and delivering energy security.

We’re campaigning for a transition that:

  • Prioritises jobs and the economy
  • Supports our domestic supply chain
  • Is worker-led and socially inclusive

01

Our Mission

We will advocate for and help deliver ambitious climate action in the UK through the creation of good-quality, unionised jobs.

02

Our Aim

We want to ensure the UK maximises the economic benefits of the transition, creating tens of thousands of high-paid, high-skilled jobs, securing a thriving future for our traditional energy communities.

03

Our Strategy

Climate Jobs UK is the first international partner of the US-based Climate Jobs National Resource Centre. Working in partnership with the Climate Jobs Institute at Cornell University, we’ll develop a worker-led, evidence-based climate plan that delivers on jobs.

Fewer than 1 in 10 voters

Just 8% say the transition has led to good jobs in their area so far.

  • 5.5 Million

    People in the UK either work in energy or know an energy worker.

  • Only 3 in 10 voters

    Only 31% of voters think the energy transition will have a positive impact on jobs in the UK.

  • 55% of the public agreed

    that the energy transition should prioritise jobs and the economy over speed (17%)

  • Only 1 in 5 voters

    think the energy transition will have a positive impact on jobs in their area.

*Source: YouGov research for CJUK, July 2025

Latest News

Get the latest news, policy updates and workers’ stories from Climate Jobs UK

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July 23, 2025

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July 23, 2025

Unions warn Labour must convince Brits of green jobs boost to counter Reform

July 23, 2025