The future of work in the oil and gas industry: Opportunities and challenges for a just transition to a future of work that contributes to sustainable development

This report has been prepared by the International Labour Office as a basis for discussions at the
meeting. Chapter 1 contains a brief overview of the oil and gas industry today in terms of its structure;
reserves and production; consumption; international trade and contribution to gross domestic product
(GDP); and employment. Chapter 2 sets out the megatrends and drivers of change that will transform
the industry in the future, with a focus on climate change, technological advances, demographics and
globalization. Chapter 3 describes the decent work opportunities and challenges that the industry faces
within the framework of the four strategic objectives that are at the heart of the Decent Work Agenda, 4
and with special attention to the nine key policy areas of the ILO Guidelines for a just transition towards
environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.