The climate emergency is happening now. And it’s directly impacting UNISON members, their workplaces and the crucial services they provide.
The UK Committee on Climate Change has said the next decade is critical in preventing climate breakdown.
As a union, we have a vital role to play in campaigning for greener politics, working with employers to make workplaces more sustainable.
By harnessing the collective power of our membership, we’ll ensure a safe, healthy and thriving future for generations to come.
Sign up to hear more about UNISON’s Green Network – available only to UNISON members
Our members work in a wide range of jobs that have direct environmental roles. These include parks, energy and water companies, environment agencies, transport, waste recycling and planning.
They are committed to clean and safe communities with a good quality of life that does not compromise the future to come.
Our union works with other unions from around the world to campaign for public investment to tackle climate change.
What you can do
We are currently working to re-establish the UNISON Green Reps Network, with new training opportunities and new resources. There will be opportunities for members to get involved at their workplace and campaign at a local, regional and national level.
Other resources
- Bargaining on green issues in the workplace
- A trade union bargaining guide for greener, healthier and fairer Work-Related travel
- Green UNISON doing our bit to make public services greener
- UNISON Green Rep – A basic guide to the role
- TUC guide to retrofit at work
- TUC guide to planning for heatwaves and cold snaps in the workplace
- A Unionlearn booklet explores green skills for a just transition
- UNISON Response: Scottish Government Climate Change Plan Update
- Getting to Net Zero in Public Services: The road to decarbonisation
