Explore careers in sustainability with Cambridge Zero and the Careers Service.
The 2026 Green Careers Festival will take place between Monday 9 and Tuesday 17 February. It will include the Green Careers Fair of employers as well as networking events and panel discussions. See the full programme and book places at events through the Careers Service.
Defining ‘Green Jobs’ with the Cambridge Student Union
Each year, Cambridge Zero collaborates with representatives of the Cambridge Student Union to define ‘green jobs’ and consider how we can deliver a Green Careers Festival that supports all students to find jobs that contribute to a net zero future.
We have decided to showcase ‘green jobs’, irrespective of the sector (with the exception of extractive industries like oil, mining, and gas) because the transition to net zero will require action across all parts of society.
We have followed the British Council definition of a green job and have required all attending organisations to confirm that any roles they have to offer meet this definition:
Green jobs are ‘decent jobs in any economic sector (e.g. agriculture, industry, services, administration) that contribute to preserving, restoring and enhancing environmental quality.’ In the face of the climate crisis, fair wages and good working conditions are crucial for building a sustainable future, attracting and retaining people who are passionate about solving the climate crisis.
The 2026 Green Careers Festival has been arranged in line with the principles agreed with the Students Union for the 2025 Green Careers Festival, pending further collaborative work between the Students Union and the Careers Service focussed on ethical careers more broadly.
The Fair and Festival aim to showcase exciting green jobs and to inspire students to embark on a green career. Since we cannot guarantee the broader green credentials of the organisations presenting, we strongly encourage students to use their critical judgment to consider this themselves. To help students make decisions about green careers that are aligned with their own values, the Green Careers Festival will include sector-specific panel events as well as resources developed by the Careers Service.
The Green Jobs sector is evolving rapidly, so we will keep our approach under review, recognising the complexities. We welcome constructive feedback, so please send your thoughts and concerns to info@zero.cam.ac.uk.
Get a taste of the Green Careers Festivals:
Hear from attendees of the 2024 Green Careers Fair
Read about which skills, degrees, and connections are helpful
Got questions?
Email Ben Taylor, our Student Engagement Manager, at ben.taylor@zero.cam.ac.uk.
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