A More Sustainable Workplace
At our 5,000+ locations in 70 countries around the world, we are making companies and cities greener.
We are taking action to transform the future of work into highly efficient, safe, shared workspaces that foster productivity and enable employees to live out their values at home and at the office.
Why It Matters
Climate
Eliminating or reducing commuter travel is the easiest and most effective way for a company or individual to reduce their carbon footprint.
29.6B hours spent per year in the daily commute.
Light-duty vehicles (i.e., the cars used during commutes) make up 59% of US transportation emissions.
51M metric tons of carbon emissions could be saved yearly from workplace flexibility.
Employee Engagement
By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be made up of Millennials and Generation Z. Both groups prefer flexible working patterns and are environmentally conscious.
24% of employees would take a pay cut to help the environment.
Employers who are willing to have remote working or flexible working patterns as an option will be able to attract top talent from this generation of eco-friendly workers.
Our Sustainable Impact Strategy
Sustainability is at the core of Upflex. Our strategy is focused on where we can have the greatest impact and create meaningful positive change for the planet, our people, and the communities where we live and work.
We are aligning our strategy with three of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Planet, People, and Community. SDGs are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030.
Planet
PlanetReduce CO2 emissions by preventing new commercial development and killing the commute.
Encourage eco-friendly practices in workspaces.
Support sustainable agriculture and reforestation through partnering with environmental nonprofits.
People
PeopleTransform work environments into flexible, safe, productive remote spaces.
Enable people to thrive from where they work by providing safe, productive workspaces that align with their social and environmental.
Community
CommunityReinvigorate local economies and unlock their economic and innovation potential through leveraging existing real estate in urban and suburban areas. Make workspaces easily accessible in all communities.
We care deeply about taking action on climate change so we are using the global Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations to track our progress.
Case Study
Achieving Sustainability through Trees
By planting 180,000 trees per year, a company of 3,000 people can remove an estimated 28,770 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually.
# of monthly bookings per employee
1
5
10
# of Employees
3,000
3,000
3,000
% of employees using Upflex
50%
50%
50%
Monthly trees planted
1,500
7,500
15,000
% of employees using Upflex
50%
50%
50%
Annual trees Planted
18,000
90,000
180,000
Tons of CO2 sequestered annually
2,876.95
14,384.77
28,769.54
Case Study
Sustainability Impact through Reducing Commute
76.3 percent of people are single car commuters, and the average commute time is 36 minutes each way. By reducing this average commute by 50%, a company of 3,000 peopel can save over 11,000 days on the road.
# of Employees
3,000
% of Single Car Commuters
76%
Average commute time (minutes)
72
Days worked per year (est)
200
Annual company commute hours
549,360
Reduction of company commute with Flex
50%
Saved company commute hours
274,680
Total Days of Saving
11,445
