Study assesses whether teleworking contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions

Teleworking, understood as carrying out tasks from home, coworking spaces or alternative locations, can contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions by eliminating daily commutes to the workplace. However, this positive effect can be counteracted by the additional energy consumption generated in the domestic space intended for work, according to a study by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Lucerne, Switzerland, published in the open access journal PLOS Climate. This type of work has gained popularity in recent years and is often considered an effective strategy to reduce emissions associated with transport. However, it has been suggested that the greater use of public services in the home could neutralize these benefits linked to the reduction of travel. To analyse this issue, the researchers applied a survey aimed at teleworkers, in order to measure the climate impact of their commuting patterns, the use of the workspace at home and the consumption of information and communication technologies.

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