Choosing a sustainable hosting provider is a crucial step in reducing your carbon footprint, and by partnering with ProStack, you can minimise your environmental impact while improving your online operations.
Key features of a sustainable hosting provider
When selecting a hosting provider, look for the following eco-friendly features:
➡️ Powered by renewable energy – Ensure the hosting provider uses 100% renewable energy within their Data Centres.
➡️ Low-impact cooling systems – Data Centres that utilise efficient cooling systems to reduce energy consumption.
➡️ Energy-efficient servers – Modern, energy-efficient servers incorporate several advanced features aimed at reducing power consumption and improving overall energy efficiency.
➡️ Eco-friendly credentials and pledge – Certifications like ISO 14001 or B-Corp indicate a commitment to sustainability.
The benefits of sustainable hosting
Choosing a sustainable hosting provider not only benefits the environment but also offers tangible business benefits.
Environmental Benefits
- Reduced Carbon Emissions – Sustainable hosting providers often use renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or hydropower, which significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels.
- Lower Energy Consumption – Energy-efficient servers and low-impact cooling systems use less electricity, reducing overall energy demand. This not only helps in conserving resources but also decreases the environmental strain associated with energy production.
- Waste Reduction – Many sustainable hosting providers have programs and policies in place for recycling old hardware and reducing electronic waste.
Business Benefits
- Compliance – Stay ahead of environmental regulations, as governments worldwide implement stricter environmental laws, being compliant helps avoid penalties and ensures smooth operations.
- Improved Client Relationships: Clients increasingly prefer to do business with companies that prioritise sustainability.
- Enhanced Brand Reputation: Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability attracts environmentally-conscious customers and partners.
What makes our operations green?
We take several steps to ensure our business operations and infrastructure are as green as possible.
- 100% Renewable energy-run data centres – Our eco-friendly data centres use only renewable energy.
- Green Credentials: Both ProStack and our UK data centres are ISO 14001 certified, ensuring an eco-friendly home for your servers with Environmental Management Systems in place.
- Industry Beating PUE Score: Our UK Data Centre has a PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of 1.14, significantly lower than the global average of 1.57.
A Green Partnership
ProStack is a registered green hosting provider with the Green Web Foundation, meeting strict criteria to promote sustainable web practices. Go green with us and proudly display your green web hosting badge! – Green Web Check
Reducing your business’s carbon footprint is a complex but essential task. Take the first step by partnering with ProStack, together we can move towards a more sustainable future for your business and the planet.
For further information on our pledge to sustainability, check our environmental efforts here – Sustainability – ProStack