India Green Jobs : India has taken a turning point in the way it responds to climate change. A report jointly released by Deloitte India and Rainmatter Foundation has revealed that the country has the potential to create 50 lakh new jobs by 2030 through massive investment in environmental protection measures. However, the study emphasizes that governments, corporate bodies and civil society need to work in concert to achieve this goal.
The report, titled ‘The State of Climate Response in India’, estimates that India will need an investment of around 1.5 trillion over the next decade to unlock this tremendous employment potential. Such a massive investment could add not only jobs but $3.5 to $4 trillion in annual economic output, the report said.
Creation of green jobs
Where will investing in climate action create jobs? This report gives a clear answer to that question. In particular, it has been shown that employment opportunities in the fields of ‘feedstock aggregation’, manufacturing, management, supervision, green material, logistics and warehousing will increase significantly.
These green jobs not only contribute to economic growth, but also provide long-term solutions to climate challenges faced by the country. Currently, changes in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures and loss of biodiversity are putting severe pressure on natural systems, increasing the cost of adaptation, the report warns.
Ashwin Jacob, Partner, Deloitte India, said that climate change in India needs to work together to achieve success. Policies to de-risk investments, better data availability, and investment in skills are essential for implementing climate solutions at scale, he said.
According to the report, climate action in India is currently fragmented. Although individuals and corporates are taking some steps, their effectiveness is limited due to lack of coordination.
Citizen Climate Survey 2025 conducted as part of the report was conducted on 1700 households in different climatic zones of India. The survey revealed some sensational things:
1. 86 percent say climate change is affecting their daily lives.
2. 33 percent reported a health and livelihood effect.
Although citizens are making efforts at the individual level, coordination for broad participation is lacking. For example, 44 percent are separating waste, 40 percent are reducing electricity or water use, and 30 percent are reducing single-use plastics.
22 percent of citizens are inactive with many doubts, lack of incentives, and low awareness.
Preparedness in corporate sector
The Corporate Climate Readiness Survey 2025 surveyed over 50 Indian corporates.
• 47 percent of organizations report that their employees are facing health challenges due to environmental changes.
• 44 percent stated that changing regulations and usage patterns are impacting their operations.
However, the corporate sector is taking some steps to prepare themselves: 41 percent of companies are making climate-friendly decisions, and 28 percent are investing in innovation.
Deloitte India partner Prashanth explained that green jobs creation will move beyond separate efforts and depend on coordination between government, business and communities.
The report provides a clear roadmap for the future. For climate action to be successful, it suggests embedding climate priorities in policies and corporate decisions.
Improvement is particularly needed in these areas:
1. Better data systems: Better, reliable data is needed to guide decisions effectively.
2. Climate Focused Talent Development: Developing the skills needed to implement climate solutions.
3. Integrated Governance : Coordinating climate governance at national, state and local levels.
4. Digital systems: Connecting sectors like energy, agriculture, waste management will require digital systems that work to enable innovation at scale.
According to Rainmatter Foundation CEO Sameer Shishodia, “By embracing complexity and overcoming challenges, businesses can unlock new opportunities for innovation”.
Through effective policies, massive investments, and civic-corporate partnership, India can not only combat climate change by 2030, but lead a vibrant green economy that will employ millions of people.
