Green jobs in Singapore went up 27% year-on-year, report finds
Sustainability-driven hiring in Singapore is seeing "remarkable growth" as green jobs went up 27% year-on-year, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker.
Foundit's Earth Day Special Singapore Report also showed a positive month-on-month increase of 12% in green jobs in March 2025, following a 17% growth in February.
V Suresh, CEO of foundit, said the growth in green jobs underscores Singapore's commitment to "sustainability and environmental stewardship."
"Singapore's green job market is witnessing remarkable growth," Suresh said in a statement.
"This upward trend not only mirrors the evolving demands of the labour market but also resonates strongly with the objectives of Singapore's Green Plan 2030, reaffirming sustainability as a cornerstone of the country's long-term economic vision."
ESG Analysts posted the highest growth when it comes to sustainability-focused roles, rising 28% year-on-year.
According to foundit, the increase represents the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance considerations in businesses across Singapore.
Other sustainability-driven roles that also reported a year-on-year increase are:
The report also found evolving skill requirements, according to foundit.
It noted that employers are increasingly seeking cross-functional expertise that blends engineering, finance, policy, and digital proficiency to meet regulatory and ESG expectations.
Meanwhile, the report revealed that the Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure sector is the frontrunner in sustainability hiring.
The sector accounted for 29% of all green job opportunities in Singapore, with foundit noting that it reflects Singapore's commitment to eco-friendly urban development and sustainable infrastructure projects.
Other sectors that contributed to green jobs in Singapore are:
The growing number of green job opportunities comes as more employers recognise the importance of sustainability in employee experience.
Great Place to Work previously noted that ESG initiatives give employees a sense of purpose, which it found in a previous report is crucial in pushing innovation in the workforce.
"Giving employees a clear connection to something important — a purpose that is bigger than an individual role — is an important factor in an organisation's success," it said in a blog post.
