As companies become more conscious about their impact on the environment, they also begin to look for ways to improve their processes. And that includes outsourcing. We at Virtua are also committed to that mission; Discover how we are making good on that promise and helping our clients be more environment friendly.
Being Environment-Friendly Through Remote Work
So, you might wonder, where do we begin in our quest to be more environmentally friendly? Well, it all starts with deciding where we want to work. Ever since its early days,. Virtua has embraced the idea of remote work.
But you might wonder, how does that contribute to our effort to go green? As it is, that decision helps us a lot. According to studies, a typical drive to work can contribute as much as 5.7 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. This is already a considerable amount. Coupled with the large volume of people traveling, it creates an even more substantial amount of pollution.
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This phenomenon was well-documented during the pandemic years. During the height of the pandemic, travel restrictions reduced traffic and, consequently, air pollution. Upon lifting restrictions, scientists noted that air pollution quickly rose back to pre-pandemic levels.
But there is more to it than just the pollution from commutes. Large offices themselves have a significant impact on the environment. That mainly has to do with the large amount of energy that it needs to run. Typical office buildings consume as much electricity as several hundreds of houses. And much of that energy is produced by coal-burning power plants that release a lot of emissions.
Outside of energy issues, large office buildings also produce a lot of waste. While many office building administrators have tried to do better waste management, the output is still considerable. And as occupancy grows, this volume also increases, requiring even more advanced waste management strategies.
How Remote Work Helps Virtua’s Efforts
With the choice to do remote work, we can lessen, if not eliminate, the above concerns. First, remote work lessens the need for our teams to travel. Whether they stay at their own homes or be at the local cafe, they don’t need to go through a tedious commute. That also saves them from the risk associated with exposure to air pollution.
Additionally, remote work lessens energy consumption. That might sound weird since we have the same number of employees as any other average-sized company. However, since each employee essentially stays at their mini-offices, they have better control of their energy usage. For instance, they might not require as much air conditioning as in the office.
That also works for waste management. As it is, remote work also lessens the various travel-related waste concerns. For example, you avoid excessive littering when going from one place to another during the commute. Our agents also become more responsible for maintaining cleanliness since they are housekeeping at the same time.
A More Proactive Approach To Being Environment-Friendly
Of course, remote work alone is not enough to make Virtua become more environment-friendly. With that, we take on a more proactive approach to the effort. To begin, we instituted various policies encouraging our team to be more conscious about their environmental impact.
For instance, we encourage our team to be efficient in their work. That includes ensuring that they finish tasks as early as possible. By doing that, they lessen their work-related electricity consumption. We also ensure that every process is well coordinated across departments, ensuring further energy efficiency.
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Beyond these measures, we train our employees to become more environmentally aware. We conduct seminars on the latest best practices for maintaining a sustainable workplace. That includes teaching them proper waste management techniques. We even bring in experts to help our teams fully understand their responsibility to nature.
Helping Our Clients Be More Environment-Friendly
Ultimately, our efforts to be more environmentally friendly also impact our clients. With us by your side, your efforts to be more sustainable become a lot easier to achieve. We can further help you in pursuing a greater level of sustainability.
To start, our decision to go remote also helps you considerably. With that, you don’t have to worry about the impact of additional office space on your corporate footprint. That isn’t just about taking your emissions off and moving them elsewhere. Our setup helps you ensure your reduction efforts are off to a good start.
Taking The Next Step Towards Environmental Sustainability
But that doesn’t end there. For you to bring your environmental sustainability efforts to the next level, everything must align. We work closely with your team to ensure every process is efficient and not waste resources. Our team will continue refining these processes to meet changing needs.
Virtua can also help you when it comes to environmental compliance. As part of our service, we can provide virtual assistants that will help you keep track of regulations and ensure that your company maintains compliance. We can also help you proactively deal with issues.
Finally, Virtua Solutions is ready to join you in evolving your environmental sustainability policies. Our company will readily adapt our processes to ensure they are in line with your vision. That creates a more sustainable effort.
Let Virtua Be Your Partner In Protecting The Environment
At Virtua, we believe companies would be at the forefront of environmental protection. And we are ready to share that vision with our clients. So, join us today and let us build a more sustainable business for Mother Nature’s sake.