This article explains how Web60 achieves carbon neutral hosting and what this means for your website.
How Carbon Neutral Hosting Works
Carbon neutral hosting means your website produces zero net carbon emissions. Web60 achieves this through two main methods:
- Renewable Energy Sources: Our data centres run on 100% renewable electricity from wind and solar power in Ireland
- Carbon Offsetting: Any remaining emissions from equipment manufacturing and cooling systems are balanced by investing in verified carbon removal projects
This means every page view, email sent, and file uploaded on your website has zero net impact on climate change.
Where Our Clean Energy Comes From
Ireland generates over 35% of its electricity from renewable sources, primarily wind power. Web60's hosting infrastructure connects to this clean energy grid and purchases additional renewable energy certificates to ensure 100% clean power.
Our servers are located in Irish data centres that use:
- Wind power from Ireland's Atlantic coast
- Solar energy systems
- Advanced cooling systems that reduce energy consumption by 40%
- Energy-efficient server hardware that uses less electricity
Carbon Offset Projects We Support
For emissions we cannot eliminate directly, Web60 purchases verified carbon credits from:
- Reforestation projects in Ireland and Europe
- Renewable energy development in developing countries
- Methane capture from waste treatment facilities
- Direct air capture technology that removes CO2 from the atmosphere
All offset projects are certified by Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard to ensure they deliver real environmental benefits.
Checking Your Website's Environmental Impact
Your Web60 account dashboard shows your website's environmental statistics:
- Log into your Web60 portal
- Click "Environmental Impact" in the main menu
- View your monthly carbon savings compared to standard hosting
- Download certificates showing your website's carbon neutral status
These certificates include your domain name and can be used for business sustainability reporting.
Compliance with Irish Environmental Standards
Web60's carbon neutral hosting meets Ireland's Climate Action Plan requirements and EU environmental regulations. This helps Irish businesses demonstrate environmental responsibility and comply with upcoming sustainability reporting requirements.
Our environmental data is audited annually by independent third parties to verify carbon neutral claims.
If you're still stuck or need environmental certificates for your business, contact our support team through your Web60 portal.
FAQ
Q: Does carbon neutral hosting affect my website's speed or performance?
A: No. Carbon neutral hosting uses the same high-performance servers and infrastructure as standard hosting. Your website loads at exactly the same speed.
Q: Can I get a certificate proving my website is carbon neutral?
A: Yes. Download your carbon neutral certificate from the Environmental Impact section in your Web60 portal. This certificate shows your domain name and carbon savings.
Q: How much carbon does my website save compared to regular hosting?
A: A typical Web60 website saves 6kg of CO2 per year compared to standard hosting. Larger websites with more traffic save proportionally more.
Q: Is Web60's carbon offsetting verified by independent organisations?
A: Yes. All our carbon offset projects are certified by Gold Standard or Verified Carbon Standard, and our environmental data is audited annually.
Q: Do I pay extra for carbon neutral hosting?
A: No. Carbon neutral hosting is included with all Web60 accounts at no additional cost.
Q: Can I use Web60's environmental credentials for my business sustainability reporting?
A: Yes. Your carbon neutral certificate and environmental impact data can be included in business sustainability reports and CSR documentation.
Last updated: 1 March 2026