Carbon emissions may not be the first thing that comes to mind when using the internet, but the fact remains that the internet is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. The infrastructure that supports our digital landscape requires a significant amount of energy to function. As we spend more time online, it is important to consider the environmental impact of our actions. By utilizing renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to power data centers, we can work towards reducing carbon emissions.
The Green Web Foundation
The Green Web Foundation, a Dutch initiative, aims to create a fossil-free internet by 2030. Over the past decade, the organization has developed an open infrastructure to measure and support the transition to a fossil-free internet. This includes managing an open data set to confirm the use of renewable energy by websites. The Green Web Foundation also registers and labels websites and providers as "green" based on their use of renewable energy sources for their services.
How to become a Green provider
In order to be registered as a Green Provider by the Green Web Foundation, companies must meet certain criteria. For cloud providers like Elastx, this means that both infrastructure and services are powered by renewable energy. For individual companies, simply having the distinction is sufficient. This means that any company using Elastx to host or operate their services automatically meets the criteria for labeling their web services as green. Isn’t that great?
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"Being recognized as one of the first companies in Sweden to receive this distinction is a great feeling," says Joakim Öhman, CEO of Elastx. "Our goal has always been to create a service that is environmentally friendly and sustainable," he adds with a smile.
Currently, only a dozen Swedish companies have passed the Green Web Check. Elastx is honored to be among them.