Green Hosting – all-round sustainability at Keyweb
Green Hosting –
All-round sustainability at all levels
Consistently. Act. Consciously.
- environmentally conscious behaviour at all levels
- 100 percent sustainable energy through hydropower
- social engagement for regional projects
- corporate responsibility for environment, health & social issues
- green hosting certificate for Keyweb customers
Green Hosting –
All-round sustainability at all levels
Consistently. Act. Consciously.
- environmentally conscious behaviour at all levels
- 100 percent sustainable energy through hydropower
- social engagement for regional projects
- corporate responsibility for environment, health & social issues
- green hosting certificate for Keyweb customers
Green Hosting –
All-round sustainability at all levels
- environmentally conscious behaviour at all levels
- 100 percent sustainable energy through hydropower
- social engagement for regional projects
- corporate responsibility for environment, health & social issues
- green hosting certificate for Keyweb customers
For us as a hosting provider and data centre operator, green hosting means orienting our services towards maintaining and optimising a positive ecological balance. With our sustainability concept KeyEco, we want to set a clearly visible sign for conscious action in the sense of our environment and consistently go one step further.
Sustainability for us includes environmentally friendly business activities at all levels - from the ecological operation of our data centres and hosting products with green electricity, to consciously sustainable processes in the office and everyday working life, to our social commitment both within the company and for our society.
Environmentally friendly hosting
Through various methods, we are able to operate our data centres in a particularly efficient and resource-saving manner and therefore keep C02 emissions as low as possible.
Green electricity
We only use electricity from renewable energy sources.
- our data centres are powered by 100% green electricity, which is generated from CO2-neutral and environmentally friendly hydropower
- in ecological terms, the electricity produced from running water is one of the most natural forms of electricity generation
- all Keyweb hosting services are based on sustainable energy supply
Energy conservation
We achieve energy efficiency on several levels.
- our data centres only use the latest generation of climate cabinets. We achieve energy savings of over 30% by using free-running, backward-curved fans
- the use of infinitely variable EC fans additionally improves energy balance, with up to 65% more efficiency compared to a 3-phase motor
- At low outside temperatures, the free cooling also makes it possible for cooling to be generated completely by outside air, and thus compression energy can be saved
- thanks to the principle of cold and warm aisles in combination with cold aisle containment, less and less energy is used
- when it comes to choosing hardware and network components, we also save electricity by relying on state-of-the-art and especially energy efficient-verified brand hardware
Sustainability in everyday business
At Keyweb, sustainability ranges from the actions of each individual employee and the execution of projects, security, compliance and business practices through to dealing with stakeholders and taking responsibility for products and processes along the entire value chain. In the spirit of Green IT, we take a variety of measures to promote a more environmentally conscious use of existing information and communication technology in our offices.
Use of certified and recyclable products and materials- our offices are equipped with FSC®-certified furnishings and energy-saving lamps
- "Green inventory” positively influences the wellbeing of employees and the indoor climate
- all tools comply with the eco standard, have the Blue Angel label or are FSC®-certified
- the use of reusable materials and sustainable waste management are a given for us
- only cleansers and hygiene products on an ecological basis are used in the premises
- our coffee comes from controlled organic cultivation.
- we heat our office space in a controlled and efficient manner.
- we avoid paper as far as possible in order to try to live up to the status of a paperless office. Misprints are used as notepaper if possible.
- we utilise power-saving potential through, for example, the use of laptops and stand-by mode.
- we use our printers in the resource-saving mode. and with refillable cartridges. With the donation of empties for empty printer cartridges we support McDonald's Kinderhilfe
- keyweb's central inner-city location allows our employees and customers to reach us by public transport, bicycle or on foot.
- multi-regional meetings take place via telephone or video conferences to the greatest extent possible.
- if it is not possible to avoid external appoints for larger events, methods including public transport or car sharing are used.
- our customers receive their invoices electronically via the customer service centre; only the first invoice is additionally sent by post. We generally always choose climate-neutral delivery for our post
Corporate responsibility
We consider ourselves part of society and public life. We want to use the opportunities that we have as an established company in the region to give something back. We are involved in a variety of projects and measures for children and people with health impairments, but also for artistic and cultural projects in Thuringia.
Health
- we promote active sports in our own fitness room
- a private sauna allows our employees to wind down
- regular physiotherapy sessions during working hours provide relaxation in the workplace
- we offer extended health management
- we offer attention to an ergonomically health-conscious workplace design
Motivation
- regular activities in the area of team building achieve a positive and pleasant working atmosphere
- we are happy to support further qualification programs
- our employees also benefit financially from the company's success thanks to a participation concept
Social
- flexible working hours promote the compatibility of family and work
- we integrate physically disabled employees holistically at our company.
- with the help of practices, we offer interest people the possibility to get to know the company
Social and societal commitment
We consider ourselves part of society and public life. We want to use the opportunities that we have as an established company in the region to give something back. We are involved in a variety of projects and measures for children and people with health impairments, but also for artistic and cultural projects in Thuringia.
We are happy to carry out assignments from Christophorus Werk.
We support the friend’s association Eltern hörgeschädigter Kinder und Jugendlicher Bodensee-Oberschwaben e.V.
To promote sustainable mobility, we support the project E(L)LA.
In schools, we campaign for a variety of educational services and measures.
Green Hosting – KeyEco
Show us that you’re taking part!
If you want to show your awareness about our environment, you can do this as a Keyweb customer with a Green Hosting – KeyEco Certificate. By using a KeyEco certificate on your website, you can make your site visitors aware of the importance for environmentally friendly and sustainable business management.
You can download the certificate in the desired size from the customer service centre and use it on your website.
Do you have questions about Green Hosting?
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Germany as server location
Hosting in Germany has several advantages in terms of data protection and data security, but also in terms of website performance.
- you can trust that your data will be handled in accordance with the DSGVO
- no data retention
- your privacy is 100% guaranteed
- no transfer of your data to third parties
A regional server location can also have a positive effect on the response times and therefore indirectly on the Google ranking of your website.
Things to know about sustainability
Energy and cost reduction thanks to modern technology
More and more websites with even more and more complex content have to be hosted somewhere, of course. As a result, energy consumption is also increasing more and more. In all areas, efforts are being made to operate sustainably and to act in an environmentally friendly manner. So there are also methods in web hosting with which you can reduce power consumption and therefore also keep CO2 emissions under control.
Why sustainability is more than just a trend
Everywhere you read about sustainability. Sustainable consumption, sustainable food, sustainable clothing, sustainable travel, sustainable gifts, sustainable construction, sustainable vehicles - and - sustainably operated servers. Even many companies are now communicating about their sustainable behaviour. Sustainability is simply everywhere - at least on the internet, social media and in numerous advertising brochures.
