Advanced Green Economy
What does this outcome look like in Richmond? More green jobs, employers encouraging sustainability practices, more businesses participating in green initiatives, increased climate-related job training and apprenticeship programs, and less unemployment.
How will this outcome be measured?
Indicator: The number (#), percent (%), and average wages ($) of green jobs created in Richmond.
Equity Indicator: The number of residents completing training, education, and apprenticeship programs related to climate action and resilience by race and ethnicity.
What is a “Green Job”?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines green jobs as either:
Jobs in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
Jobs in which workers' duties involve making their establishment's production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.
Relevant Pathways and Strategies:
Buildings & Energy - BE-3
Community - C-1
Outcomes & Indicators
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