This project identifies updated or emerging climate-related language in BC's collective bargaining agreements to understand the current climate-aligned provisions that unions and employees count on for a just transition. This report highlights areas of success and possible bottlenecks in negotiations to issue recommendations to strengthen and improve green language, outlining potential next steps for future research, training tools, and curriculum development.

Partner: Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC)
Funder: Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC)
Keywords: climate adaptation, equity, diversity, inclusion, leadership & behaviour change, labour, green language, green work

Laura O'Dogherty Tabora Solares
2026