SUSTAINABILITY
HYBRID working models could mean massive reductions to global carbon emissions, by cutting back on the daily commute and working closer to home.
According to a new study by the world’s largest flexible workspace provider IWG and sustainable development experts Arup, hybrid working could...
The study analysed the impact of hybrid working on the environment, looking at both building and transport emissions.
“This new research reveals we have an extraordinary opportunity to radically reduce humanity’s negative environmental impact by...
“Simply spending less time in or travelling to a city centre drives a drop in emissions from buildings and vehicles alike.
In Australia, daily commuting to CBD office has the greatest carbon footprint of any way of working.
Transport accounted for 18.7% of Australia’s national emissions inventory in March 2022, up 5.4% from the same period in 2021,...
In the UK, reducing commutes and working close to home as part of a hybrid model could reduce emissions by 80% in...
Carbon emissions in London were reduced by 49% for workers mixing time between a city centre HQ and local workspace, and by...
While the US could see the most significant carbon savings, due to the prevalence commuting via car, with Atlanta seeing a...
“This research clearly shows that changing our behaviour is key to achieving our carbon targets,” said Matthew Dillon, director of...
“We can choose to walk and cycle, and to make more journeys by public transport. Governments must also choose to invest in...
Another recent study by IWG, found that hybrid work has become a non-negotiable for the majority of women, with 72% saying they would look for...
While according to Rubberdesk’s latest Flexible Office Space Report, available flexible office space in Australia has seen an almost...
While the key driver in emissions reductions was distance, with the greatest reductions derived from workers staying closer to home.
Local workspaces were also found to have less emissions per square metre of floor area, when compared with offices in the city centre.
“The single biggest change we can all make right now is to provide people with the choice to work closer to where they need to...
Regarding costs, 88% of workers say flexible working was important in a new role to save money and achieve a better work/life balance.
With hybrid working also offering organisations a far lower cost base, with an average saving of $14,300 AUD per employee.