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Remote and hybrid working may have significant impact on carbon footprint

Workplace Insight

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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Practical Strategies To Design For The Planet

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Environmental certifications like LEED and BREEAM are evolving to focus more on carbon emissions, alongside the rise of new frameworks such as NABERS. The integration of data analytics and smart building technologies is essential for carbon management and sustainability in the built environment.

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Even More Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in the Office

Eco-Office Gals

As a way to combat or prolong the issue, many organizations have opted to go green by creating more eco-friendly working environments. Not only does reducing their carbon footprint helps the environment, but it also helps business. The great part about it is, many of these ideas can fit nicely into your budget.

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3 Reasons Why Flexible Workspaces Are Now The Best Long-term Office Solution

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In a time when environmental impact is more crucial than ever before, the use of flexible workspaces can be an effective way for businesses to make a positive impact on the environment and reduce costs. One of the most significant ways in which flexible workspaces promote sustainability is by reducing the carbon footprint of businesses.

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Designing For Climate Change: “Optional” Is No Longer An Option

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The design industry must shift toward adaptive reuse, reclaimed materials, and flexible environments to reduce the carbon footprint and promote a circular economy. Implementing energy-efficient building systems and passive design techniques can significantly lower both embodied and operational carbon emissions.

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Considering An Office Renovation? Here’s Why You Should Keep Your Furniture

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Materials used, production energy, and transport emissions all contribute to the carbon footprint of the contract furnishings industry, not to mention hidden environmental impacts like deforestation and pollution. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency has found that the amount of furniture being landfilled in the U.S.

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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. A staggering 90% of Gen Zs and millennials are actively striving to minimize their carbon footprint and positively impact the environment.