Steadfast Networks Launches Green Hosting Initiative
Sign hosting provider networks (www.steadfast.net) announced this week that it had introduced a new environmental initiative by purchasing carbon offset credits to cover both the technology and his departure from office.
The company says it is acquiring the credits to offset staff travel, office energy use, infrastructure, network equipment and infrastructure associated with shared hosting, VPS and backup services.
Firm says it has been certified “carbon free” by Carbonfund.org (www.carbonfund.org), an organization that works with companies to help them reduce their energy consumption and footprint.
Although there are some doubts as to whether the acquisition of carbon offset credits is sufficient to constitute a true “green” offers accommodations, and some believe that the source of energy that is consumed by the installation of paramount importance that is quite indisputable that something good is being done by companies spending offsets. And for some companies that operate on renewable energy is low, offsets are a popular choice.
“Moving steadily forward in the 21st century does not mean trampling all over our natural resources, so have teamed up with Carbonfund.org and implemented a variety of programs green initiative to help preserve our natural resources,” says Karl Zimmerman, director Strong overall, quoted in the press release of the company. “The same high quality and exceptional service networks Firm is managed on our servers, housing placement services, and web hosting services is the standard we aspire to maintain a healthy environment.”
Firm, says that beyond the purchase of carbon credits, the company has taken a number of green measures, including encouraging employees to commute on a more friendly environment, or work from home in some cases. The company says that more than 90 percent of its equipment is provided by local distributors, reducing the emissions created by transportation. The company also orders equipment without packing materials, and recycle paper and cardboard, and server computers.
Firm says customers can choose to use the services of compensation from the company to place your order, or by contacting the company.
This week, the Domain.com web hosting provider announced a similar effort across the company to offset their carbon footprint and offer a range of accommodation greener.
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