Video conferences
With our busy schedules it is a great relief not to have to spend hours travelling, just for a short meeting with a colleague. Very many work-related journeys can be replaced by a video meeting.
The principle is simple. The various delegates to the meeting couple themselves up in their respective places and can see each other with the help of a screen. Meetings may be held one-to-one, via private PC screens, or as large conferences in meeting rooms with many delegates in different places. From an environmental perspective, less travel is a great advantage. An EU report shows that video conferences are the most important IT tool for reducing CO2 emissions. In addition, it makes financial sense for the company because journeys cost both time and money.
Bellona uses video conferences as often as possible and we note with pleasure that many other companies are doing so. Our experience is that extensive use of video meetings makes it easier to organise meetings across national and continental boundaries. They are also more efficient. For us, video conference is a win-win solution.