The Technologies Allowing Workplaces To Become Greener

Any passing glance at the trends that are shaping workplaces and the companies that operate them can tell that there has been an ongoing shift towards renewable energy, energy efficiency, and waste reduction across the board. If yours is a business that intends to move in that direction, then it’s well worth looking at the technologies that could power that transformation. Here, we’re going to look at a few of them.

Green building tech

This option won’t apply to everyone, of course, but if you’re designing and building your own commercial building, then its green potential should be amongst the many considerations that you likely already have in mind. This includes things like incorporating efficient systems for lighting, air conditioning, and other core systems, but you should look at other green building ideas such as green roofs, rainwater harvesting systems, and the use of carbon-neutral or recycled materials that you can use in the construction process.

Renewable energy sourcing

If you’re looking to go as green as possible, then it’s always wise to start from the source, when it comes to your energy. Implementing renewable energy sources into your workplace can help you generate some, and perhaps even all, of your energy from entirely renewable ways, allowing you to decrease your business’s reliance on fossil fuels. Which type of renewable energy works best for your business is going to depend, of course. For those in areas that get a lot of sunlight, then solar power might be the most obvious solution. Others might benefit more from geothermal heat pumps, small wind systems, the use of biomass fuel, and the like.

Smart energy usage

Of course, it’s not just about how you source your energy, it’s about how you use it, as well. Aside from being aware of the biggest energy-draining appliances and processes in the workplace, and knowing when you can turn them off, you can get a lot smarter about your energy use. In fact, smart energy technologies are being pioneered by teams like Onsemi to ensure that even the most heavily industrial workplaces can scale their energy usage as they need to, at any point. Ensuring that your workplace isn’t using more energy than it needs to at any given time can offer serious benefits.

Remote work technologies

It might not be considered a green technology, since it was not built exclusively for the purposes of making a more eco-friendly workplace, but remote working technologies can offer benefits for the same purpose all the same. Working with Cloud computing software, as well as digital communication tools such as Slack, can allow you to manage a team of employees remotely, so you don’t have to have as large a workplace in the first place. Fewer people in the workplace, less of a demand on resources.

The examples above are just the tip of the spear in terms of how workplaces are changing to become greener, more environmentally focused, and energy-conscious. It’s worth taking the time to research changes specific to your industry and work, too.