“Distributed Workforces, Reduced Carbon, Humanized Work”: The Expected Environmental Benefits of Hybrid Work(places)

Marko Orel (), Lukaš Valek and José Ignacio Sánchez Vergara
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Marko Orel: Prague University of Economics and Business
Lukaš Valek: Prague University of Economics and Business
José Ignacio Sánchez Vergara: Business Management Department, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Chapter Chapter 23 in Humanizing the Digital Workspace, 2025, pp 567-584 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This conceptual chapter delves into the transformative impact of hybrid work models on environmental sustainability in the post-COVID-19 period of transformed knowledge work and hybridized places of work. It narratively examines and debates how the integration of in-office and remote work can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The focus is twofold: first, on the reduction of office resource needs, including energy demands for heating, cooling, and lighting in commercial spaces; second, on the substantial decrease in commuting requirements, leading to lower traffic congestion and reduced urban pollution. The chapter further explores the potential of hybrid workplaces to inspire employees toward more sustainable lifestyles, influencing both urban planning and personal transportation choices. Crucially, it discusses the need for strategic implementation of these models, emphasizing the roles of technological integration, efficient home-office setups, and balanced scheduling to optimize environmental benefits. Finally, the chapter concludes that effectively managed hybrid work environments align with contemporary workforce expectations and represent a pivotal advancement toward sustainable, post-pandemic workplaces.

Keywords: Hybrid work; Hybrid workspace; Sustainability; Post-pandemic workplace (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-76902-3_23

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