Sustainable Hybrid Work

Hybrid work shapes workplace organization, management, and employee well-being while influencing family life, leisure time, transportation habits, and urban planning. Its adoption is a complex process with far-reaching effects on individuals, organizations, and communities. Although often linked to reduced commuting emissions, its broader environmental impacts - such as energy use in homes and offices, urban design, and resource consumption - remain underexplored. Moreover, organizations must ensure that hybrid work policies align with sustainability goals and evolving ESG regulations to meet climate commitments.

This PhD project investigates the environmental impact of hybrid work, focusing on:
- Changes in commuting patterns, workplace and home energy consumption, and carbon footprints.
- The sustainability implications of hybrid work regarding resource use and emissions.
- Best practices for organizations to support sustainable hybrid work policies.

The overarching research questions are:
How does hybrid work influence sustainability and climate impact?
What organizational strategies can mitigate negative effects and enhance benefits?

This research provides a multidisciplinary analysis of hybrid work’s effects on transportation, energy use, and sustainability. It will help organizations develop evidence-based strategies to optimize hybrid work while reducing carbon footprints and aligning with global climate goals.