Reaching your sustainability goals for your business starts with the tech and products you already have in place. There are certain pieces of office equipment that are more sustainable and certain products you need to keep an eye on to reach benchmarks like energy efficiency, power usage, and more. This blog will outline these products and more!
Sustainability is a major goal of many businesses, but getting started can seem daunting when there are so many factors to consider. One of the best places to start reaching your sustainability objectives is in your office: the tech and products you already have in place can have a significant environmental impact. Certain pieces of office equipment are more sustainable than others, and certain products can help you keep an eye on benchmarks such as energy efficiency and power usage. Here are our top three suggestions for implementing sustainable technology in your office.
Replace Paper with Screens
While printed signage has long been an office staple, the increasing switch to digital can provide a valuable opportunity. Consider your office layout: how many printed signs and posters do you have, and how often are they updated? Frequent turnover of large-scale prints creates significant waste in both paper and energy. Substituting some of your paper signage with screens provides multiple benefits, from ease of change to customization options to long-term energy savings. A dedicated AV team can help your team invest in digital displays that make sense for your business – from design to installation and continuous modification.
Invest in AI for a Greener Office
Reducing the environmental impact of your office does not have to be a laborious task — AI can be an invaluable tool in reaching your sustainability goals. Implementing machine learning allows your business to turn real-time data into concrete solutions that can reduce waste, such as automatically adjusting the temperature and airflow of your workspace. To reduce your overall energy usage even further, look to AI that works to forecast your future energy demand based on your current and past usage. A model that can not only predict your usage but also anticipate future problems could save you thousands of dollars in repairs and adjustments, as well as reducing your office’s environmental footprint.
Connect Your Employees with Hybrid Work Technology
No thought leadership piece on modern office technology would be complete without a nod to hybrid work, which shot to popularity in 2020 as a consequence of the pandemic but has remained a leading solution for many businesses and industries. How does it contribute to your office’s sustainability goals? It constitutes a win for both your company and employees: while the latter will be able to reduce their commute, and consequently their carbon footprint, your company will benefit from reducing the operational costs associated with full-time employee presence.
The key to building a successful hybrid work model is ensuring that all employees, whether in-person or remote, have the tools they need for success. For at-home workers, this may include powerful computers, noise-canceling headsets for calls and a quiet space. In the office, certain tools and technologies can bridge the gap between remote and onsite employees to provide a more seamless experience. An AV tech partner can be an invaluable resource when it comes to hybrid working solutions, as their expertise in realms such as virtual reality and videoconferencing will help you bring to life solutions that make all employees feel connected no matter their location.
