YNTR: How Telepresence Could Save 3.8 Gigatons of Carbon with a 1,000x ROI

You Need to Read how Telepresence can yield 1,000x returns while reducing up to 3.8 gigatons of carbon by Project Drawdown.

As millions of people attempt the shift to virtual solutions for work, events, and education this week, pause to consider Project Drawdown’s modeling of telepresence as a climate crisis solution. An upfront investment of $87-$300 billion could save a whopping $1.2-4.4 trillion in operational savings while reducing carbon emissions by up to 3.8 gigatons.

Nothing beats face-to-face contact, but telepresence aims to come exceptionally close. By integrating a set of high-performance visual, audio, and network technologies and services, people who are geographically separated can interact in a way that captures many of the best aspects of an in-person experience.

 

When it is possible to exist and function remotely, the need to travel becomes less necessary. In a world of global-business footprints and international collaboration, if people can work together without being in the same place, they can dodge a host of travel-related emissions.

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