Digital Carbon Online
Blogs, Resources & Case Studies
We help organisations achieve carbon neutral websites. Find out more about our work in the articles below.
Digital Sustainability COP28
Digital Sustainability at COP28 – the role of digital technologies in addressing global challenges as discussed
Growing a digital business without data harvesting
We’re not fans of modern digital marketing techniques. We’re trying to grow without data harvesting. Here’s our plan and what you can do to help.
Why Measuring your Website’s Carbon Footprint Matters
In the quest for business sustainability, leaders should consider the carbon footprint of their websites in addition to physical operations. Though websites aren’t the main contributors to overall emissions, reducing their carbon footprint can optimise the user experience, enhance brand reputation, and attract eco-conscious customers. Measurement and reduction efforts require comprehensive data collection, analyses, and monitoring, which can be facilitated by resources like Digital Carbon Online.
What a digital carbon footprints?
In the digital age, our online activities, such as sending emails and streaming videos, generate a digital carbon footprint by releasing greenhouse gases. These emissions stem from massive energy-consuming data centers and extensive data transmission networks. To combat escalating global emissions from the ICT industry, which could consume up to 20% of global electricity, it is crucial to adopt sustainable practices, like enhancing energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources.
Empowering Sustainable Web Design
How Sustainable Web Designers can embrace carbon emissions measurement and reporting solutions.
Guides & How-Tos
Digital Cleanup Day
Digital Clean Up Day 2025 Get involved, reduce your digital…
Building tech with carbon footprints in mind
In the quest for business sustainability, leaders should consider the carbon footprint of their websites in addition to physical operations. Though websites aren’t the main contributors to overall emissions, reducing their carbon footprint can optimise the user experience, enhance brand reputation, and attract eco-conscious customers. Measurement and reduction efforts require comprehensive data collection, analyses, and monitoring, which can be facilitated by resources like Digital Carbon Online.
What are carbon offsets & removals?
Not all carbon offsets are equal, that’s why we focus on verified carbon dioxide removal projects. But what are carbon dioxide removals? What are carbon offsets?
How to Build Lower Carbon Websites
How To Reduce Website Carbon Footprints – What practical steps can companies take to reduce the carbon footprints of their websites?
Case studies
Leading the Way in Website Carbon Reduction – Case Study
National Museums Scotland has partnered with Digital Carbon Online and Supercool to reduce the carbon footprint of their website. By implementing green hosting, optimising page assets, and leveraging a sustainable website rebuild, NMS achieved a significant reduction in emissions while enhancing user experience. Discover how this collaboration sets a new standard for sustainability in the digital space
Case Study – Surrey Heath Borough Council
How Surrey Heath Borough Council chose Digital Carbon Online to address website carbon footprints.
Carbon Data Informs Business Decision – Website Carbon Emission Reduction
Digital Carbon Online helped a user reduce website emissions by identifying a high-carbon legacy page with low business value. Removing the outdated page led to decreased emissions and enhanced user experience with no business downside.
Partnerships
Leading the Way in Website Carbon Reduction – Case Study
National Museums Scotland has partnered with Digital Carbon Online and Supercool to reduce the carbon footprint of their website. By implementing green hosting, optimising page assets, and leveraging a sustainable website rebuild, NMS achieved a significant reduction in emissions while enhancing user experience. Discover how this collaboration sets a new standard for sustainability in the digital space
Industry Website Carbon Footprints Benchmark
Discover how different industries compare in website carbon emissions. New study industry website carbon footprints benchmark reveals surprising data across 10 sectors, plus calculate your own site’s climate impact.
Is AI Really the Enemy of Sustainability? New Research Reveals a Complex Reality
New research from Hiyield explores AI’s environmental footprint, revealing key insights on energy consumption, business adoption, and practical steps for sustainable AI implementation.
Arts Culture Website Carbon Footprint Study
Ground-breaking study assess website carbon footprint of the UK’s arts and culture sector
Collaborating for Sustainable Digital Futures
Collaborating for Digital Sustainability