Thanks to modern advances in technology and the widespread use of the internet, Green eLearning can bring training to your organization's desktops without the cost and travel associated with traditional learning and classroom based training.
Global Learning Systems' web-based and blended training solutions facilitate green learning; helping to reduce energy use and the carbon footprint by providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional classroom-based training. Through our Green eLearning, live webinars, and blended solutions, your organization can save time and money while increasing ROI and investing in a brighter future.
Reducing your carbon footprint with Green elearning
Use this calculator to determine how your organization can use eLearning to save time, money, and the environment.
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Green Partners/Customers
- U.S. Green Building Council
Off-site Classroom - 1,000 employees Off-site Classroom - 5,000 employees On-Site Instructor - 1,000 employees On-Site Instructor - 5,000 employees
- Employee Travel80% driving with an average 40 mile round trip each day for three days (that's 4,364 gallons of gas based on avg 22 mpg!) and 20% flying with an average 1000 mile round trip147.69 tons of CO2
- Instructor Air Travel4 Instructors flying an average of 1000 miles round trip and driving an average of 15 miles from their hotel3.10 tons of CO2
- LodgingHotel rooms for 20% of learners, in addition to instructors10.79 tons of CO2
- CateringIncludes food preparation, material, and worker transportation10.04 tons of CO2
Produces 171.62 tons of CO2
- Employee Travel80% driving with an average 40 mile round trip each day for three days (that's 21,818 gallons of gas based on avg 22 mpg!) and 20% flying with an average 1000 mile round trip738.45 tons of CO2
- Instructor Air Travel20 Instructors flying an average of 1000 miles round trip and driving an average of 15 miles from their hotel15.50 tons of CO2
- LodgingHotel rooms for 20% of learners, in addition to instructors53.95 tons of CO2
- CateringIncludes food preparation, material, and worker transportation50.20 tons of CO2
Produces 858.10 tons of CO2
- Employee Travel20% flying with an average 1000 mile round trip130.01 tons of CO2
- Instructor Air Travel4 instructors flying an average 1000 mile round trip3.10 tons of CO2
- Instructor Lodging/Meals10.79 tons of CO2
- Catering & Conference Room useIncludes food preparation, material, worker transportation, HVAC, lighting, projector equipment, etc.10.04 tons of CO2
Produces 153.94 tons of CO2
- Employee Travel20% flying with an average 1000 mile round trip650.05 tons of CO2
- Instructor Air Travel20 instructors flying an average 1000 mile round trip15.50 tons of CO2
- Instructor Lodging/Meals53.95 tons of CO2
- Catering & Conference Room useIncludes food preparation, material, worker transportation, HVAC, lighting, projector equipment, etc.50.20 tons of CO2
Produces 769.70 tons of CO2
Approx. Carbon Footprint* for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 40 sessions/120 days Approx. Carbon Footprint* for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 200 sessions/600 days Approx. Carbon Footprint* for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 40 sessions/120 days Approx. Carbon Footprint* for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 200 sessions/600 days
Off-site Classroom - 1,000 employees Off-site Classroom - 5,000 employees On-Site Instructor - 1,000 employees On-Site Instructor - 5,000 employees
- Course FeesBased on $70/learner/day$210,000
- Instructor Air Travel4 instructors/4 trips each; 1000 miles round trip @ $.6/mile$2,400
- Instructor Lodging/Meals120 days at $200 per diem$24,000
- Catering100% of learners; $10/day$30,000
- Employee Air Travel20% of learners; 1000 miles round trip at $.6/mile$120,000
- Employee Car Travel80% of learners; 40 mi/day @ $.585/mile$56,150
- Employee Lodging/Meals20% of learners; $200 per diem$120,000
- Facility Costs120 days @ $500/day$60,000
Total Cost $622,550
- Course FeesBased on $70/learner/day$1,050,000
- Instructor Air Travel20 instructors/4 trips each; 1000 miles round trip @ $.6/mile$12,000
- Instructor Lodging/Meals600 days at $200 per diem$120,000
- Catering100% of learners; $10/day$150,000
- Employee Air Travel$600,000
- Employee Car Travel80% of learners; 40 mi/day @ $.585/mile$280,750
- Employee Lodging/Meals20% of learners; $200 per diem$600,000
- Facility Costs120 days @ $500/day$300,000
Total Cost $3,112,750
- Course FeesBased on $70/learner/day$210,000
- Instructor Air Travel4 instructors/4 trips each; 1000 miles round trip @ $.6/mile$2,400
- Instructor Lodging/Meals120 days at $200 per diem$24,000
- Catering100% of learners; $10/day$30,000
- Employee Air Travel20% of learners; 1000 miles round trip @ $.6/mile$120,000
- Employee Lodging/Meals20% of learners; $200 per diem$120,000
Total Cost $506,400
- Course FeesBased on $70/learner/day$1,050,000
- Instructor Air Travel20 instructors/4 trips each; 1000 miles round trip @ $.6/mile$12,000
- Instructor Lodging/Meals600 days at $200 per diem$120,000
- Catering100% of learners; $10/day$150,000
- Employee Air Travel20% of learners; 1000 miles round trip @ $.6/mile$600,000
- Employee Lodging/Meals20% of learners; $200 per diem$600,000
Total Cost $2,532,000
Cost analysis for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 40 sessions/120 days Cost analysis for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 200 sessions/600 days Cost analysis for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 40 sessions/120 days Cost analysis for 3-day class, 25 learners per class, 200 sessions/600 days
Green eLearning - 1,000 employees Green eLearning - 5,000 employees Green eLearning - 1,000 employees Green eLearning - 5,000 employees
- No additional travel/lodging
- Use existing office space and equipment
- No additional material consumption
- Save over 4,364 gallons of gas on avg
Produces 0 tons of CO2 save 171.62 tons of CO2 tons of CO2
- No additional travel/lodging
- Use existing office space and equipment
- No additional material consumption
- Save over 21,818 gallons of gas on avg
Produces 0 tons of CO2 save 858.10 tons of CO2 tons of CO2
- No additional travel/lodging
- Use existing office space and equipment
- No additional material consumption
- No catering or conference space
Produces 0 tons of CO2 save 153.94 tons of CO2 tons of CO2
- No additional travel/lodging
- Use existing office space and equipment
- No additional material consumption
- No catering or conference space
Produces 0 tons of CO2 save 769.70 tons of CO2 tons of CO2
Green eLearning creates no additional CO2 outside of normal operating levels Green eLearning creates no additional CO2 outside of normal operating levels Green eLearning creates no additional CO2 outside of normal operating levels Green eLearning creates no additional CO2 outside of normal operating levels
Green eLearning - 1,000 employees Green eLearning - 5,000 employees Green eLearning - 1,000 employees Green eLearning - 5,000 employees
- Course FeesBased on $140/learner/year (includes customized course fees, hosting, and web hosted platform delivery)$140,000
- Instructor Air Travel$0
- Instructor Lodging/Meals$0
- Catering$0
- Employee Air Travel$0
- Employee Car Travel$0
- Employee Lodging/Meals$0
- Facility Costs$0
Total Cost $140,000 total saved $482,550
- Course FeesBased on $140/learner/year (includes customized course fees, hosting, and web hosted platform delivery)$700,000
- Instructor Air Travel$0
- Instructor Lodging/Meals$0
- Catering$0
- Employee Air Travel$0
- Employee Car Travel$0
- Employee Lodging/Meals$0
- Facility Costs$0
Total Cost $700,000 total saved $2,412,750
- Course FeesBased on $140/learner/year (includes customized course fees, hosting, and web hosted platform delivery)$140,000
- Instructor Air Travel$0
- Instructor Lodging/Meals$0
- Catering$0
- Employee Air Travel$0
- Employee Lodging/Meals$0
Total Cost $140,000 total saved $366,400
- Course FeesBased on $140/learner/year (includes customized course fees, hosting, and web hosted platform delivery)$700,000
- Instructor Air Travel$0
- Instructor Lodging/Meals$0
- Catering$0
- Employee Air Travel$0
- Employee Lodging/Meals$0
Total Cost $700,000 total saved $1,832,000
Plus, experience increased productivity with "just-in-time" training and less down-time Plus, experience increased productivity with "just-in-time" training and less down-time Plus, experience increased productivity with "just-in-time" training and less down-time Plus, experience increased productivity with "just-in-time" training and less down-time
* Emissions estimated via CarbonFund.org's carbon calculator.
pricing based on average fees and standard allowances purely for comparative purposes and may not include all considerations.