Reduced carbon footprint –road transport accounts for 22% of total UK emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) a major contributor to climate change. Trains add another 1% to this. Work local and it should mean fewer train and car journeys leading to a healthier and happier planet.
More walking / cycling –not only are walking and cycling amongst the greenest way to commute, you also burn calories! A five miles round trip on a bike will burn more than 200 calories.
Less congestion –working local could also mean sharing a lift and so reducing road congestion and producing fewer emissions, all leading to a cleaner environment for everyone.
...healthier local economy
Reviving the high street –working and spending money locally helps revive local economies and helps create vibrant communities.
More social –whether it's popping over to a local deli or coffee shop, working locally creates many more opportunities for social interaction.
More opportunities for all –great talent working for great companies creates more opportunities for all.
