Green Workforce Grant – Subsidies for Sustainable Hiring
The UK’s green economy is growing fast — and with it, demand for eco-conscious employers and low-carbon roles. G-POD helps you access government funding that supports hiring and training in environmental sectors. Whether you run a renewable energy startup, a sustainable delivery service, or a business transitioning to net-zero — we help you claim subsidies and build your workforce the smart way.
How the Green Workforce Grant Works
- Wage Subsidies: Access up to £4,000 per green hire, funded through regional or central grants.
- Role Tagging: Use G-POD to label sustainability-linked job posts and track eligibility.
- Auto-Claim Processing: Submit contracts, training logs, and ESG credentials via our secure dashboard.
- Green Role Templates: Quick-start job descriptions to meet funding body requirements (EV drivers, solar techs, eco-retail, etc.).
- Outcome Reporting: Track carbon impact, job retention, and social value metrics directly inside G-POD.
Who It’s For
- ♻️ Delivery firms transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs)
- 🌿 Retailers implementing circular economy or packaging reduction strategies
- ⚡ Solar, wind, and clean energy installers
- 🧹 Facilities teams adopting sustainable cleaning methods
- 📦 Warehouses implementing net-zero logistics plans
Case Example
A Midlands-based EV courier firm used G-POD to hire 12 electric vehicle drivers under a green employment grant. Within 3 months, they received £38,000 in wage subsidies, digitised their payroll records for carbon tracking, and onboarded staff using our integrated Right to Work + Training modules.
Built-In Compliance & Insight
- ESG Tagging: Jobs, candidates and employers flagged for net-zero reporting.
- Regulatory Templates: Compliant with BEIS, DWP, and local LEP grant paperwork.
- Carbon Value Logging: Estimate social and environmental impact per hire.
- Auto-Audit: All claims are export-ready for local authority review or verification partners.