'Inspiring young people to pursue green careers' report 

28 January 2026

Alongside the launch of Co-op’s £2m Green Opportunities Fund, delivered by its charity the Co-op Foundation, this report identifies a range of common barriers preventing young people from entering green careers, including:

• Limited awareness and understanding of green career pathways.

• Financial barriers and the cost of training or entry routes.

• Lack of local opportunities and exposure to green industries.

• Confidence and identity barriers, with some young people feeling green careers are 'not for people like me.'

Read the 'Inspiring young people to pursue green careers' report