In city centres, hybrid working has significantly reduced carbon emissions.

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A study of large US and UK cities found that by lowering travel and office use, certain regions could cut their carbon footprint by 80%. Hybrid work can therefore result in significant reductions in emissions.

Glasgow in the UK could see an 80% cut in emissions, followed by Manchester (70%) and London (49%).

On the other hand, due to the prevalence of driving for commuting, US cities exhibit the most significant potential carbon reductions, with Atlanta (90%) narrowly beating out Los Angeles (87%) and New York (82%). Mixing the hours between home, local workplaces, and city offices can save big on emissions for major cities.

By abandoning the five-day commute paradigm, which has the highest carbon footprint of any working pattern, and switching to a hybrid working pattern, cities may significantly reduce their carbon emissions.