Environment Friendly Cost Cutting: The world’s big consultancy companies have requested their staff to reduce work travel. Have been asked to perform as much as possible through virtual meetings. In case of extreme need, people have been asked to travel by public transport. There are big companies of the world making such appeals. These also include companies like Deloitte, PWC, EY, and KPMG. These companies have described this initiative as an effort to reduce carbon footprint. According to the Money Control report, this is also a cost cutting exercise.
Order to reduce client visits also
Companies have also asked their staff to reduce client visits. It has been said that take forward the conversation with the client through virtual meeting. If absolutely necessary, you can travel by train or bus. It has been gradually implemented in the last two-three months. Asha Ramanathan, Chief Operating Officer of PwC India, told Money Control that sometimes traveling is very important. The company is promoting green choices in travel under its Net Zero program. Therefore, we are talking about reducing non-essential travel to promote low carbon emissions. Therefore, instead of fuel-based cabs, more emphasis is being laid on electric vehicles and inter-city rail instead of flights.
Company spends a lot on work travel
According to the Money Control report, work travel is a major part of the expenses of companies. The company is trying to cut costs to a large extent by reducing work travel. An official of one of the Big Four consultancy firms said that sometimes visiting a client can be avoided. Many times the level of relationship with the client can be increased only through online medium. The companies have not responded to the questions sent by Money Control to EY, Deloitte and KPMG through email. A partner of a firm said that spending time with clients is very important. This should not be ignored.
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