Tech companies representing both software and hardware makers topped Newsweek’s Green Rankings this year. This is probably because the tech industry is automatically less stressful on the environment than agriculture or utilities are. Many tech firms openly promote a green civic mindedness that pervades the corporate culture and attracts the talent pool they hope to hire and maintain. Many jobs in the IT industry, especially those involving the production and editing of media, readily lend themselves to telecommuting, which saves energy for employers and employees alike. And there are other examples as well. So, what were the top ranking green companies? What is the real deal with green jobs?
The following infographic shows us which companies reign supreme in the green jobs market, and identifies those that still have a lot of work to do to polish up their image. And how likely is it that you or someone you know might reasonably hope to land a green job in the next year? Are green jobs for blue collar workers really within reach? Where is the funding coming from that supports research into new green industries? Let’s have a look:
