Sustainability and the Environment
Our contribution to the future
Sustainability that goes beyond energy
Environmentally conscious hosting
IONOS is committed to the responsible use of resources and to reducing our environmental impact. From energy sourcing to the supply chain, sustainability remains a key factor in our decision-making process.
Through the use of green energy, we minimize our CO₂ emissions. We also continuously improve the efficiency of our data centers. New servers are built with the most energy-efficient technologies possible, and recycled or disposed of properly at the end of their service lives.
Green energy whenever and wherever
To reduce our CO₂ and to help do our part in the battle against climate change, IONOS utilizes energy from renewable sources wherever possible.
In the US, our largest data center runs completely on wind power. While in the UK and Germany, 100% of the electricity used in our data centers and administrative buildings comes from renewable sources.
At the rest of our locations worldwide, energy is either sourced from renewable sources, offset through certificates, or both. As soon as renewable energy becomes available, we purchase it from the respective supplier.
100% green energy
143.4 tons of CO₂ saved
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Maximizing optimization without increasing energy consumption
Reducing our demand
Equally as important as sustainable energy sourcing is the reduction of our energy consumption.
Regularly upgrading our data center infrastructure reduces energy loss during operation. By optimizing IT, through virtualization and container clusters, for example, we maximize customer benefit while minimizing our environmental impact.
Ultra-efficient hardware and software
Our data centers utilize the most modern, energy-efficient hardware. Low-power processors deliver performance and help eliminate excess heat, thus requiring less energy.
The IONOS web hosting system is Linux-based. This allows us to deliver optimal performance at high loads, while also being able to reduce the total number of servers. Similarly, virtualization enables us to increasingly replace dedicated servers with cloud servers, while containers reduce redundancy on the operating system kernel.
Intelligent cooling
Next to the servers themselves, cooling requires a considerable amount of energy. Finding more intelligent ways of cooling our data centers is a top priority.
For example, extensive renovations were carried out in 2017 at our data center in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where the UPS systems were replaced by a much more efficient system that reduces energy losses.
Our other sustainable intiatives
Environmentally responsible travel
All our energy-efficient offices are equipped with the latest in digital tools for instant messaging and video conferencing. These ensure cross-country collaboration — without the need for cross-country travel.
When traveling is a must, train is the preferred means of transport. And IONOS employees are encouraged to carpool or use alternate fossil-fuel-free forms of transport.
Reducing our footprint
Once our servers have reached the end of their service life, they are recycled and disposed of appropriately.
In 2018 as part of the United Internet AG, 179.3 tons of hardware were recycled and as a result, our CO₂ footprint was reduced by over 143 tons.
Lastly, employees are also encouraged to recycle at work. Trash is sorted and recycled accordingly.
