Report finds remote work in Ottawa reduces public servants' greenhouse gas emissions by 25%.

A Canadian government-funded report finds that federal public servants in Ottawa who work remotely emit 25% fewer greenhouse gases than those in the office. Based on a survey of 1,500 employees, it estimates that each additional remote workday can reduce emissions by 235 to 350 kilograms annually. The report recommends downsizing office spaces and providing incentives for electric vehicles and public transit. The findings bolster arguments against increased in-office mandates.

October 23, 2024
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