Welcome to The Open University's Green Skills Content Hub
As society works toward ambitious climate goals, developing the right skills across education and the workforce is more important than ever. The Open University (OU) is supporting this transition by offering a range of resources designed to help individuals and organisations navigate the evolving landscape of green skills.
Access a curated selection of webinars, expert talks, podcasts, whitepapers and reports - all focused on workforce development, sustainability, and the evolving demands of green skills. Whether you're planning strategic training initiatives or responding to sector-wide change, our content is designed to inform and inspire.
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Veolia partnership
Find out how we partnered with Veolia Australia and New Zealand to pilot and co-create this course. Veolia ANZ funded placements for suppliers, contractors, strategic partners, clients and its own people in an effort to nurture talent and foster a culture of sustainability in every part of its business and supply chain.
Featured course
Climate Change: Transforming your Organisation for Sustainability
Develop your knowledge of sustainability and gain new insights, skills, and tools to transform your organisation’s response to the climate crisis. Please contact us for additional dates and bespoke support.
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Take your learning further with The Open University and join the movement for a more sustainable future.
Events
Join us at upcoming sustainability events and conferences.
Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference 2025
A landmark event uniting policymakers, businesses and educators to explore how green skills can power a sustainable, resilient economy.
Online: Can business growth be inclusive and sustainable?
An in-depth roundtable discussion exploring how organisations can balance growth with inclusivity and sustainability.
Whitepapers and reports
We publish surveys, reports and whitepapers throughout the year, working with leading experts to share fresh insights.
Educate, Measure, Speak Up: How businesses can get ahead with ESG
Explores the role of ESG in business strategy and how skills are key to building a holistic, effective approach.
Business Barometer 2025
Skills for today and tomorrow
Reveals ongoing skills shortages across UK organisations and how they affect planning and growth.
Five governance levers for ESG success
Highlights how rethinking governance is vital for organisations aiming to achieve responsible, ethical growth.
Webinars, talks and podcasts
Catch up on our latest expert-led sessions.
Sustainability Webinar: Is your organisation future-ready?
Ayo Sokale speaks with Dr Victoria Hands and Amie Kumar about how businesses can take meaningful action on environmental challenges.
Webinar: How intrapreneurs can make a difference in sustainability
How intrapreneurial thinking drives innovation and helps organisations tackle sustainability issues.
Podcast: Sustainability Uncovered
Dr Victoria Hands, Director of Sustainability at The Open University, discusses the ESG skills gap in UK businesses.
OpenLearn Sustainability Hub
Learn about living sustainably with this collection of free courses, articles, interactives and films from The Open University.
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