Vehicle emissions are a major contributor to the creation of ground-level ozone and pollution causing illnesses. Making a commitment to telework at least once a week, residents and business owners can be the solution to preventing air pollution. Teleworking helps reduce the number of vehicles on the road causing a decrease in vehicle emissions. Business owners, employees, and residents can take advantage of the many benefits teleworking offers.
Business Owners
- Increased productivity
- Reduced unscheduled absences caused by illness and scheduling conflicts
- Reduced turnover rates saving the cost of replacing and training new employees
- Reduced facility costs
- More favorable impression on employees, investors, and stakeholders as leaders in sustainable efforts
- Operational readiness in the event of a disaster or emergency
- Improved planning for employee travel reduction and parking
Employees
- Reduced commute time resulting in more personal time before and after work for employees
- Increased productivity due to fewer distractions and unscheduled meetings
- Reduction in transportation expenses
- Cost savings on vehicle maintenance, gas, insurance, and wear and tear
- Improved balance of work and personal life
- Decreased purchases of unnecessary expenditures
- Cost savings on going out for coffee and meals resulting in improved wellness
Residents
- Reduction in ground-level ozone and pollution production
- Decreased risk of cardiac and respiratory illness caused by air pollution
- Reduced traffic congestion causing less accidents, reduced vehicle emissions, and gas waste created by idling
- Improved air quality benefitting overall public health and safety
How can businesses and employees start a teleworking program?
- Speak with the organization’s leadership on the benefits of creating a telework program
- Take advantage of teleworking opportunities already in place
- Collaborate with the business’ human resource department and leadership to develop a teleworking program that meets the needs of the organization
- Review scheduling options to allow employees to telework when able
- Review and revise operating procedures that could allow employees to complete work electronically
