Conferencing and the Environment

Facts and stats about environmental impact

Conferencing solutions are a great alternative to traveling. They reduce the environmental impact of flying and driving significantly. But dont take our word for it see what the experts have to say.

As fuel costs skyrocket and airline delays become more frequent, traveling for meetings is proving to be less attractive. Additionally, the environmental impact of driving and flying is significant, yet can be counteracted by conferencing.

Environmental Impact of Air Travel

• U.S. Department of Transportation reports total U.S. CO2 emissions from aviation in 2006 equaled 1,569 million metric tons of carbon.
• Idling planes wasted 740 million gallons of jet fuel, releasing more than 7 MMTc into the air.
• The FAA says transportation makes up more than 55% of total national greenhouse gas emissions.

Recent Travel Statistics

• According to the Journal of Air Transport Management (U.S.), the average waiting time at the airport is 89.57 minutes.
• Airlines in financial trouble continue to ground flights, sometimes stranding fliers. In 2007:
  
  
  • Carrier delays were 29%
  • Aircrafts arrived late 38% of the time
  • Domestic flight delays cost $12 billion to passengers, according to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee

Try out the Conservation by Collaboration Calculator to see how you can save time, money and the earth by conferencing.