Will Working from Home be the Next Big Sustainability Trend?

As businesses around the world close their offices in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, more and more employees are working in their home offices.

Over the past few weeks, companies encouraging employees to work from home have reported better productivity within their organisation, leading to some companies wondering if this will be the new norm at the end of this pandemic.

In terms of sustainability measurements, working from home comes with many positives. In this article, we will explore some of these and also discuss the drawbacks and how your organisation can address them.

Lower Emissions due to Travel

Employees will not be commuting to and from the workplace. For those who do not walk or cycle, this will mean that emissions are lowered, especially those who drive their own vehicles and are often stuck in peak-hour traffic. Furthermore, those who take in public transport will also contribute to a lack of emissions as it is highly likely that the number of transport services will be cut, especially during peak hours, should we see a major shift towards more employees across a number of organisations working from home.

Lower Utilities Costs