Our mission
Our mission is to close the gaps in global climate action. To achieve this, Opportunity Green has two objectives in its strategy:
- To continue to have impact by reducing climate change and climate change impacts.
- To continue to be a great place to work where great staff are valued and treated well.
We take our second objective as seriously as the first, and we are proud to have been recognised as an Employer of the Year in the 2025 Global Good Awards.
Opportunity Green is committed to ensuring equality and inclusion in our working and hiring practices to support fair representation. We are serious about creating a working environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. To do that, we have a range of policies and benefits to create this environment and support our team.
Our values
Honesty
- We own up to mistakes and learn from them.
- We are honest about the climate crisis.
Good governance
- We follow agreed internal policies and processes but always seek opportunities to improve our ways of working.
- We take shared responsibility for transparent, ethical and values-led decision-making, including using our resources and funds responsibly.
Brave
- We are dedicated to stopping climate change and using our professional skills to achieve OG’s mission, often in the face of a challenging world context.
- We constructively challenge assumptions or systems in service of climate justice and push the bar for increased levels of action.
Reliable
- We exercise initiative in our work and in pursuit of OG’s mission more broadly.
- We respect others’ time, clearly communicate our availability, and are upfront about our capacity and limits.
Cooperative
- We will work together internally and externally to achieve our mission and goals.
- We are unafraid to positively advocate for the change we want to see, bringing our team along with us.
Approachable
- We act with kindness and respect, always aiming to bring out the best in ourselves and each other.
Motivating
- We commit to professional development and continuous learning to ensure that we remain an ambitious, bold NGO that’s equipped to try new things.
- We constantly consider the impact we have on solving the climate crisis and are unafraid to speak up with new ideas or different ways of working to have even more impact.
FAQ: Benefits at OG
Find out more about the range of benefits we offer at OG.
What financial benefits does OG offer in the UK?
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- Transparent salary scales.
- A market-leading pension with 10% employer contribution.
- Enhanced sickness absence and pay allowance.
- Equal parental leave and pay with enhanced pay for different types of family-related leave – please see our Family Leave policy (PDF) for details.
- Salary exchange for your pension contributions.
- Cycle to work scheme.
What does OG offer in terms of a flexible and supportive work environment in the UK?
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- 4-day working week (Monday – Thursday).
- Highly flexible working arrangements, including part-time, hybrid and remote options (with regular opportunities to come together as a team in the London office).
- Generous holidays and the expectation that you fully disconnect while taking them.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (England & Wales) – four of which are floating and can be taken anytime.
- Festive period office closure between 25 December and 1 January in addition.
- Support for your learning and professional development, with a generous learning and development budget for each employee.
- Nomad policy for working remotely from aboard (for limited periods).
- Menopause and menstrual health at work policy.
- Transitioning at work policy.
What financial benefits does OG offer in Europe?
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- Transparent salary scales.
- A group pension plan with 8% contribution.
- Enhanced sickness pay and absence allowance.
- Equal parental leave and pay with enhanced pay for different types of family-related leave – please see our Family Leave policy for details.
- Various allowances including for: Eco-cheques, meal vouchers, home working, and transport costs.
- Hospitalisation insurance.
What does OG offer in terms of a flexible and supportive work environment in Europe?
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- 4-day working week (Monday – Thursday).
- Highly flexible working arrangements, including part-time, hybrid and remote options (with regular opportunities to come together as a team in the Brussels and London offices).
- Generous holidays and the expectation that you fully disconnect while taking them.
- 16 days’ statutory annual leave plus 4 extra-legal days, and public holidays in Belgium
- Festive period office closure between 25 December and 1 January in addition.
- Support for your learning and professional development, with a generous learning and development budget for each employee.
- Nomad policy for working remotely from aboard (for limited periods).
- Menopause and menstrual health at work policy.
- Transitioning at work policy.
Insights from our team
Insights and stories from our team about life at Opportunity Green, how we work and what matters to us.
