Scotland is reported to be creating a higher proportion of new green jobs than any other part of the UK.
This emerged yesterday in the latest green jobs barometer from PwC.
The professional services network is also highlighting that a large proportion of Scottish energy-sector workers have transferable skills, and that net job losses in the energy sector in the future are set to be minimal.
The second edition of the PwC study reveals that 3.3% of all job adverts in Scotland in the last year were for jobs that have a positive impact on the environment - up from 1.7% the year before.
The barometer tracks movements in green job creation, job loss, carbon intensity of employment, and worker sentiment across regions and sectors.
Green jobs are said to be growing at around four times the rate of the overall UK employment market, with 2.2% of all new positions classed as green.
Economy getting greener
The professional services network states that the number of green jobs advertised in the UK has almost trebled in the last year - equating to 336,000 positions and providing encouragement that the economy is becoming greener.
However, while Scotland had the highest proportion of green jobs, the total number (24,610) was behind other parts of the UK.
PwC explains this is due to population density and the types of jobs in demand, but with 110,067 roles located across London and the South-east, there is a risk of a north-south divide becoming more pronounced.
It adds that around one-third of all the green jobs being created today are in professional and scientific roles, which are more prevalent in London - with an ever-growing gap in new green trades jobs which are equally vital to the net-zero transition.
Jason Morris, regional market leader for the professional services network in Scotland, said: "It's hugely encouraging to see Scotland top this year's green jobs barometer. Not only did Scotland have the highest proportion of green jobs, our research shows there was a 170% increase in the number of green jobs advertised.
"Our dynamic and adaptable nation has laid strong foundations, but for this momentum to continue, there must be adequate funding for reskilling in the right areas to ensure that, as we move towards net-zero targets, jobs are created and sustained where they are most needed.
Huge potential
"From the energy-sector workers in the north-east to the technology being created by innovative start-ups and the strength of our financial and professional services sectors, Scotland has huge potential as a net-zero economy, and we must work together to ensure this is supported."
PwC says the demand for green jobs in Scotland is being driven by the energy sector, primarily in the north-east.
As many as 90% of the oil and gas workforce are said to have transferable skills.
The professional services network says that, as we move towards net-zero, net job losses in the energy sector are set to be minimal and may not be realised until after 2030.
Jason Higgs, environmental, social, and governance leader at PwC Scotland, said: "One of the main benefits for Scotland's current workforce is the large proportion of energy-sector workers with transferable skills that with the right support can move to other sectors.
Pivotal role
"As we transition to more renewable sources of energy, Scotland has a pivotal role to play, as evidenced by the increasing investment in offshore energy, early-stage investment in alternative renewable energy sources and nuclear power in Scotland.
"However within this, lies a challenge for the sector on finding enough workers for greener energy sectors and upskilling to meet the rising demand of green skills in current roles - as opposed to a challenge of job losses.
"The strength of Scotland's skills base and the fact that many workers have transferable skills, lay a strong foundation, but investment must continue apace."