Working From Home CO2 Saving
Working from home significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions by cutting down on daily commutes.
The average UK commute of 12 miles typically produces around 2.687 kg of CO2e per trip.
Over a year, commuting can generate approximately 1075 kg of CO2e, equivalent to the emissions from flying 4000 miles.
By reducing the need for daily travel, working from home can substantially lower an individual's carbon footprint, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Transport Form | Percentage of Commutes | Average Commute Miles | kg CO2e per Mile |
Rail | 9% | 1.08 | 0.07 |
Drive | 68% | 8.16 | 0.305 |
Bus | 6% | 0.2 | 0.17 |
Source (Chart 5) Transport Statistics Great Briain | |||
Source RenSMART Transport to CO2 |
Average commute CO2e per trip
2.687 kg
Average commute CO2e per day (to and from work)
5.374 kg
Average commute CO2e per year (Based on 200 working days per year)
1075 kg
(More than produced by flying 4000 miles) Source RenSMART Transport to CO2