Video conferencing helps organisations reduce their environmental impact by cutting down on travel and supporting hybrid working, but the sustainability benefits go far beyond that. In line with global carbon-reduction targets, leading VC manufacturers are embedding sustainability into the very core of their solutions.

In our blog ‘The rise of Video Conferencing: What does the future hold for VC?’ Executive Director Steve Franklin draws on Cisco as an example, discussing how it has introduced intelligent environmental controls within its collaboration endpoints. Through the Webex Control Hub, organisations can monitor and regulate air quality, temperature, and lighting—removing the need for separate sensors and systems. Features such as ‘Office Hours’ help reduce energy consumption by placing devices into idle mode when rooms are unoccupied, while occupancy data enables more informed decisions about meeting room usage. This not only supports sustainability goals but also offers financial efficiencies—ensuring that spaces are well-utilised and aligned to actual business needs.