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Low-Carbon Websites
A brief introduction.
How websites produce CO2
- Vast data centre electricity.
- Transferring of data to device.
- Unoptimised code and assets.
- Heavy page weight and size.
Reducing your website’s CO2
- Green hosting (renewable energy).
- Building with the most efficient tools.
- Sustainable design and development.
- Optimisation and maintenance.
Sustainable Web Design Benefits
A Clean, Uncluttered Website
Sustainable web design and development favours clean layouts that are easy to navigate and fully optimised for conversions.
Faster Loading Times
The optimisation process for a low-carbon website results in ultra-fast loading times that keep both your visitors and search engines happy.
Better for Search Engines
Cleaner layouts, optimised code and faster loading times all help to send all of the right signals about your website to search engines.
2018 estimates suggest digital technologies alone could account for approximately 21% of all electricity demand by 2030. The need to find solutions which improve the sustainability of such digital technologies is now therefore becoming critical.
Articles on Sustainable Web Design & Low-Carbon Websites
Green Web Hosting
Low-carbon websites use fast, reliable hosting that’s powered by 100% renewable energy. One of the most performant and sustainable providers in the UK is 20i. A vital foundation of a greener, cleaner WordPress website.
How Clean is Your Website?
Free green hosting & website carbon tests.
The Green Web Foundation
The Green Web Foundation is a fantastic resource of information on digital sustainability. Their simple yet effective test will let you know if your web host uses green, renewable energy or not.
The Website Carbon Calculator
For a slightly more in-depth report including how many grams of carbon your website is producing, pop your domain into the Website Carbon Calculator. You’ll also get a score from A+ to F.
The Internet consumes large amounts of electricity in data centres, telecoms networks, and end user devices. If the Internet was a country, it would be the 4th largest polluter in the world and is expected to grow considerably by 2030.
WordPress Block Themes & Editor
Sustainable web design tools.
Learn more about WordPress block themes
Highly efficient with less bloat
- Already built into WordPress.
- No need for a page builder.
- Easy to edit or add content.
- Popular with enterprise.
Used on low-carbon websites
- Lightning-fast loading times.
- Lightweight, optimised code.
- Fewer plugin requirements.
- Pair with green web hosting.
Ecograder Impact Reports
Sustainable web design tools.
Ecograder Impact Reports are another valuable resource for testing, monitoring and improving your website’s carbon footprint.
View your score out of 100, a comparison with other tested sites, a digital carbon rating and tips on what to improve for a better score.