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.

Average commute Distance UK
12 miles
Source ONS

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