Switching to a 4-day work week can reduce carbon emissions, cut down on commuting time, and improve work-life balance. Learn about the environmental benefits of this sustainable solution.

The Climate Benefit Of A 4-Day Work Week

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Overview

We all were very quick when it came to memes and jokes about Greta Thunberg and COVID.

You must be wondering how those two are connected.

Well, while we have only ever focused on the cons of <a href="https://merisehat.pk/disease/covid-19">COVID</a>, there were some pros too. Not related to the disease itself but instead these pros had more to do with the fact that most of the world&rsquo;s population stopped going out. If you are old enough to read, you are probably smart enough to tell by now that the biggest issue with this world is the humans themselves. We have a pattern where one generation absolutely butchers something, then another generation whines about the butchery and a generation after that has to give in to slavery to undo that damage. Right now, we are the third generation for which things are so bad that we need to care about the climate unlike the GenX or baby boomers who will realistically die very soon and probably do not have much to live for in any way. 
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With all of this and 2020 in mind, we realized that the grass was greener on all sides, air was fresh, animals were happy, it felt like Zootopia but in 8k. Why did this happen? Well, we stopped going out simply. As soon as 2023 hit, we got slapped with the reality of the scarcity of our natural resources making everything so expensive that petrol feels like a luxury. 
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reducing carbon emissions

You are correct! Workplaces. Gotta make that dough but that dough is now getting not just heavy on our pockets but also our hearts and on the environment. Now we are not getting greedy here asking for complete WFH or a complete hybrid situation. We got to meet in the middle. The middle right now at least is a 4-day work week.

Implementing a 4-day work week can potentially have significant climate benefits. By reducing the number of days that employees commute to work, a 4-day work week can help to decrease carbon emissions from transportation, which is a major contributor to climate change.

Commuting to work is one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in many countries, with transportation accounting for approximately 28% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States alone. By reducing the number of commuting days, a 4-day work week can help to lower carbon emissions from transportation, as well as reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

In addition to reducing transportation emissions, a 4-day work week can also have positive impacts on energy usage. By closing offices and buildings for an extra day each week, companies can reduce their energy consumption for heating, cooling, and lighting. This can help to lower overall energy costs and reduce carbon emissions from energy production. 
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A shorter work week can also encourage employees to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. With more free time, employees may have the opportunity to engage in activities that are better for the environment, such as biking or walking instead of driving, gardening or cooking with locally sourced foods, or engaging in conservation and recycling efforts.

Overall, a 4-day work week can have significant climate benefits by reducing carbon emissions from transportation and energy use, as well as promoting sustainable lifestyles. By implementing a shorter work week, companies can not only increase employee productivity and well-being, but also contribute to global efforts to address climate change.

Send this article to your HR on 22nd April, Earth Day so they cannot refuse you on saving the earth! 
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