Your path to a low carbon career

SSE is in the middle of a low carbon transition, that will mean it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the very latest. For over 10 years, we have been transitioning from an energy company with a mix of electricity generation technologies, including coal and gas, to one increasingly dominated by flexible thermal technologies, renewable energy growth and providing the energy infrastructure needed for a low-carbon world. We need more people to help us on that journey. You can read more about our commitment to net zero and reducing our carbon emissions here.

We are committed to ensuring a fair and just transition to net zero for working people and encouraging more people in high-carbon jobs or other sectors to move into low-carbon careers at SSE. That’s why we were the first company in the world to produce a Just Transition Strategy and in 2021 published a set of commitments to support the worker transition.

29% of SSE employees previously worked in high carbon jobs*

*Results from SSE all-employee survey in September 2024

Supporting a Just Transition

From engineering to project management or health and safety professionals, we understand that people currently in high-carbon industries or other sectors have a wealth of skills and knowledge which are transferable to our roles at SSE. We recognise transferable skills and support employees to learn new skills too

We do not ask for specific low-carbon, such as renewables, experience within job adverts unless absolutely necessary
We focus on skills and strengths-based criteria for recruitment
We pay for the acquisition of formal skills-based qualifications
We promote a culture of continuous learning and development.

What are the benefits of moving to a low-carbon career at SSE?

From better long-term career prospects and environmental considerations to learning new skills and a better work-life balance, there are lots of great reasons why we believe a low-carbon career with SSE will be the right choice for you.

But don’t just take our word for it. Hear about the experience of employees that have moved from high-carbon industries and what advice they would share with those looking to make the move into a low carbon role.