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Sustainability and employee wellbeing are hot topics in today’s world. We have seen the effects of climate change on our environment as well as the recent COVID-19 pandemic to the health and welfare of people. With these issues on hand, more businesses are beginning to make changes in the way they operate by incorporating more sustainable features in their office as well as promoting green practices among employees.

Here are three benefits of having a workplace that incorporates sustainable features:

Protects The Environment

Companies need to remember that every decision they make has an impact on the environment. Incorporating resource-saving features and green practices into your office space are some steps you can take towards reducing the carbon footprint of your business. Aside from reducing the number of resources you use; these green features can also help you financially.

Cost Savings

Not only can energy-efficient products and sustainable materials save your office’s resource consumption, but it can also help reduce your total utilities bill. Features such as LED lightbulbs and smart energy management systems use energy efficiently and can help significantly reduce your office’s energy demand. Despite costing more, investing in energy-efficient and resource-saving products can save your office’s total utility bill in the long run.

Improves Employee Wellbeing and Productivity

It is important to create a comfortable and healthy workplace for your employees, considering that they spend most of their time indoors. Research suggests that green office spaces can help reduce the number of employee sick leaves by up to 30%. Additionally, a study shows that incorporating natural light in an indoor environment can help boost a person’s overall mood, attention, and overall performance. Basically, office spaces that feature green spaces, proper air ventilation, and natural lighting can improve an employee’s morale, productivity, and wellbeing.

PhilGBC

The Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC) is the country’s organization that promotes the construction of green building buildings in the Philippines. As a multi-sectoral organization made up of businesses and industry experts, the PhilGBC promotes the exchange of knowledge and best practices for creating a sustainable built environment throughout the nation.

T1 Project Services is a member of PhilGBC. As the leading project management firm in the country, T1 is committed to developing projects that promote sustainability and wellness. Planning your next office fitout? Get in touch with T1 Project Services today! Contact us at (+63) 2-7971-0238 or email project@t1projectservices.com