Enables the use of more energy efficient thin clients. When organizations deploy Citrix Workspace and manage client devices to optimize for energy efficiency, they can dramatically decrease the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with client computing. For example, a desktop uses an average of 200 W/hour when in use. So, a computer that is on for eight hours a day uses almost 600 kWh and emits 175 kg of CO2 per year.¹ Compare this to a laptop that uses between 50 and 100 W/hour or uses 150 to 300 kWh and emits between 44 and 88 kg of CO2 per year. Some of the most efficient thin clients, such as Chromebooks, use ~20 W/hour.² Assuming a fully equipped desktop deployment as a starting point, Workspace makes it possible to reduce GHG emissions from employee computing considerably.

Provides workforce mobility and decreases transportation related GHG emissions. The ability for employees to work on any device, on any network, anywhere, when paired with a supportive flexible work policy, decreases reliance on fossil fuels, lessens the burden of traffic and decreases GHG emissions. To illustrate, emissions from transportation account for 14 percent of global GHG and 30 percent of GHG in the United States. In the U.S., transportation is the largest contributor to GHG emissions with over 75 percent of Americans getting to work by private car.³ Work from home employees in the U.S. avoid emitting 3.6 million tons of commuting-related GHGs—the equivalent of 91 million trees planted.⁴

Re-thinking the real estate footprint. As more companies adopt more flexible work policies, physical office space requirements could decrease. In recent years prior to the pandemic, while the global energy intensity per building has improved, the number of buildings was increasing, up more than 2 percent annually. Without action at scale, carbon emissions related to buildings is expected to double by 2050.

No Poverty/Zero Hunger. Citrix solutions can help address social and economic inequities and support stronger, healthier communities. They enable employers around the world, across every industry, to expand recruiting and retention efforts across geographical locations. By enabling remote work, companies can increasingly offer employment opportunities across urban, suburban and rural locations. They are not limited to developed countries or specific hubs within developed countries and can accelerate opportunities in developing regions. This broadening of economic opportunity and improved availability of quality employment can help reduce poverty and hunger domestically and abroad.

Gender Equality. At Citrix, gender and underrepresented minority pay equity is a topic we have long been working on. We are committed to ensuring that there is no gap within our own company. To meet that commitment, every year we plan to engage an independent pay equity study firm prior to compensation planning so that we can continue to monitor, identify root causes and consider appropriate remediation as necessary.

Reduced Inequalities. Our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives create a better way to work and embrace the power of human difference. Our diverse workforce spans multiple generations, and lives and operates in more than 40 countries. In 2019, we launched “Cultivating a Culture of Belonging,” a learning series to share to best practices and offer support as we champion inclusiveness and belonging.

Decent Work and Economic Growth. We celebrate diversity through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which support underrepresented groups of employees and build “safe spaces” for members, educate allies and attract and retain talent. ERGs are an important component of our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging efforts, addressing topics like career development, mentoring, advocacy, networking and other areas of focus for ERG members. ERGs also benefit Citrix by connecting us around the globe, improving our workforce representation and providing awareness and feedback that make us better as a company and a steward in the communities we serve.

¹Energuide ²Digital Trends ³U.S. Census ⁴Global Workplace Analytics