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Remote and hybrid working may have significant impact on carbon footprint

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Fully remote workers can have a 54 percent lower carbon footprint compared with fully in-office workers, and all forms of remote and hybrid working have the potential to cut emissions, according to a new study from researcher at Cornell University and sponsored by Microsoft.

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Reaching Beyond The Desk: How Coworking Spaces Can Transform Communities

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But beyond this, flexible workspaces are now contributing to the community in a variety of ways, from helping to reduce the carbon footprint of daily commutes, to driving local economic growth and supporting local charity initiatives.

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Climate Quitting And 7 More Reasons Your Company Needs More Sustainable Practices

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A staggering 90% of Gen Zs and millennials are actively striving to minimize their carbon footprint and positively impact the environment. According to a recent Deloitte survey, climate change has emerged as a pressing issue for Gen Z and millennials, compelling them to demand action from their employers to tackle this global threat.

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Hybrid working ‘allows organisations to cut energy use by a fifth’

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surveyed more than 500 leaders and facilities managers at businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies. Almost half of those surveyed (44 percent) have reduced their traditional office space by a quarter (25 percent), leading to reduced energy consumption and operational costs.

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3 Ways To Revamp Your Office Without Breaking The Bank

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According to a survey from McKinsey , occupants are focused on just a few things when it comes to their workplace needs: flexibility, inclusion, wellbeing and work-life balance. . A 2017 report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that furniture waste made up 12.2 million tons, with over 80% ending up in landfills. .

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The Ubiquitous Anywhere Worker — A Passing Fad Or The Future Of Work?

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A survey into the growing trend of working remotely while traveling (conducted by Lonely Planet and Fiverr) has revealed that over 50% of all respondents have become “Anywhere Workers” in the last two years. The report was based on a survey of 1,400 Anywhere Workers from six different countries and 67 nationalities. .

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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business

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” The “ Esker 2023 Survey: Sustainability in the Workplace ” supports Finnegan and Wright’s beliefs on the importance of sustainable business practices, and details that it’s a high priority for many employees as well. All of this helps companies reduce their carbon footprint.”