No. 12: Use a carbon neutral web hosting service
No. 12: Use a carbon neutral web hosting service
Number 12
Using a carbon-neutral web hosting service can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a school’s website while also saving costs. These services offset their carbon emissions through renewable energy projects and offer affordable plans that can benefit schools financially while promoting sustainability.
Learn why you should do this:
Schools can take a step towards sustainability by using carbon-neutral web hosting services. Carbon-neutral web hosting services use renewable energy sources or offset their carbon emissions through carbon credits. The benefits of using such services include environmental benefits, cost savings, and improved reputation.
Environmental Benefits:
Web hosting services require energy to operate and emit carbon dioxide through their data centers. Carbon-neutral web hosting services use renewable energy sources or offset their carbon emissions through carbon credits. By choosing a carbon-neutral web hosting service, schools can reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
Cost Savings:
Carbon-neutral web hosting services can offer schools cost savings through reduced energy bills. By using renewable energy sources, carbon-neutral web hosting services can operate at a lower cost compared to traditional hosting services. Moreover, as renewable energy prices continue to decrease, the cost savings can increase over time.
Improved Reputation:
Using a carbon-neutral web hosting service can improve the school’s reputation as a sustainable and environmentally conscious institution. Schools can promote their environmental commitment to stakeholders, including students, parents, and the community. This can attract environmentally conscious students and parents and enhance the school’s image.
According to research by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Internet and its supporting infrastructure are responsible for approximately 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent to the aviation industry’s carbon emissions. By using a carbon-neutral web hosting service, schools can reduce their contribution to these emissions.
Carbon-neutral web hosting services are becoming more accessible and affordable. Using a carbon-neutral web hosting service can offer several environmental and financial benefits to schools. By reducing their carbon footprint, saving costs, and improving their reputation, schools can promote sustainability and attract environmentally conscious students and parents. As more web hosting providers offer carbon-neutral hosting services, it is becoming easier and more affordable for schools to adopt this environmentally friendly technology.
Sources:
- The Green Web Foundation. (n.d.). Directory – The Green Web Foundation. The Green Web Foundation. https://www.thegreenwebfoundation.org/directory/
- Data Center Knowledge. (2019, September 11). How data centers can go carbon neutral. Data Center Knowledge. https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/sites/datacenterknowledge.com/files/2019-09/how-data-centers-can-go-carbon-neutral.pdf
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