Virtual conferences have many advantages, and remain less intensive in terms of greenhouse gas emissions than face-to-face meetings. Photo: AFP
Since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, event organisers and companies have been forced to make their conferences and meetings virtual. This shift from face-to-face to online meetings has unsurprisingly brought benefits for the environment. Researchers at Cornell University in the United States have put a number on these benefits. They estimate that holding a conference online instead of in-person could “substantially reduce the carbon footprint by 94%”.
To calculate the most accurate figures, the researchers took into account various parameters, some of which can change dramatically when the event is held virtually. These include food preparation, accommodation, preparation and implementation of information and communication technologies, and transportation.Transportation is one of the most important factors in the variation of the carbon footprint of such a conference.
Really wish more government and private agencies in Malaysia fully adopt for 100% meeting via online. This is one of the biggest help you can do to reduce carbon footprint and help future Malaysian / generations.
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