Greening Your Employees' Commute 10/21/2020

This panel discussion is ideal for:  Sustainability Directors, Sustainability / Environmental Consultants, Environmental Compliance Officers, Environment Health & Safety Professionals, Human Resources Personnel, Sustainability Managers, Facilities Managers who deal with parking, bike facilities, clearing sidewalks, charging stations etc.

Did you know that the average American has a work commute of about 25 minutes each way, and flies about 17 hours per year? When remote employees are returning to their workplaces after a sudden shift to remote, companies have a golden opportunity to encourage employees to lower commuting emissions.

You will learn about:

–  Commuter programs for businesses

– Infrastructure considerations when installing electric charging stations

– Pros and cons of telecommuting

– Resources available to employers encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation

– How implementation of these programs can contribute to a safe and equitable community for your business and its surrounding area

Program

10:00 – 10:05: Welcome & Intro to WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable and today’s presenters

10:05 – 10:40: Presentations from NFTA, National Grid & Go Buffalo Niagara

10:40 – 11:00: Questions and Answers

11:00 – 11:15: Speed networking in smaller groups

11: 15 Program ends

Presenters

Gary Bennett, Business Development Manager, NFTA, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

Timothy Ferguson, Senior Program Manager, Electric Vehicles National Grid

Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Transportation & Smart Mobility Consultant at, Go Buffalo Niagara

Pre registration is required: https://www.wnysustainablebusiness.org/events/greening-your-employees-commute