OUR STORY
Established in 2016 by fossil fuel workers, Iron & Earth was sparked by growing concerns of climate change and a collective desire to build a more prosperous and sustainable future. These workers saw opportunity in the transferability of their skills and recognized that they had a role to play in realizing a Just Transition. Over the years, Iron & Earth has grown in its approach to empowering a Just Transition. Our mandate has expanded to include directly engaging with communities and supporting a spectrum of willing workers in addition to those from the fossil fuel industry.
Mission
Iron & Earth delivers programs that enable community-driven climate solutions and reduce barriers for those seeking a future in the green economy.
Vision
Iron & Earth is working toward a future where the workforce is dynamically engaged in a thriving green economy. We envision broad participation in the Just Transition, leading to strengthened economic and climate resilience, expanded Accessibility to sustainable energy solutions and meaningful careers.
Our vision extends beyond workforce mobilization to foster a community-driven transformation, where people actively contribute to a sustainable and equitable future, for their communities and the planet. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals Implementation Strategy, we believe that “economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development is mutually reinforcing.
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