Green hosting & cloud
Why the green hosting (state of play)
Data centers are essential to the modern digital infrastructure: the cloud. But they generate significant environmental impacts:
Energy consumption
Data centers consume huge amounts of electricity to power and cool servers. They are responsible for a significant share of global electricity consumption.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
The generation of electricity needed to power data centers can lead to significant GHG emissions, especially if this electricity comes from non-renewable sources. For example, in the USA, the energy mix is about 450 grams eqCO2 per kwh produced, compared to 40 in France…
Abiotic resources
The manufacture of servers requires rare metals from mines where employees, often children, are literally exploited under force.
Water use
Some data center cooling systems require large amounts of water. This consumption can impact local water resources and contribute to the overexploitation of aquatic resources. US data centers consume the equivalent of 160,000 Olympic swimming pools per year.
Heat production
The heat generated by the servers must be dissipated, which can increase the local temperature and affect nearby ecosystems.
E-waste
Like all electronic equipment, servers have a limited lifetime. Once they reach the end of their life, they become electronic waste, which, if not properly recycled, can have negative impacts on the environment.
Use of chemical substances
The manufacture of electronic server components requires the use of various chemicals, some of which can be harmful to the environment.
Impacts on biodiversity
The construction of large data centers can lead to the destruction of natural habitats, thus affecting local biodiversity.
Choose an
eco-responsible host
Using eco-friendly web hosting in France like digitalforest.fr, conceived by GreenWeb, has several advantages, both for the environment and for companies or individuals:
Reducing the carbon footprint
• Use of renewable energy, including hydro-electric from the Grenoble area to help limit greenhouse gas emissions related to your digital services.
Energy efficiency
• Low-power servers with low energy intensity to reduce the energy consumption required to run your services.
Responsible water management
• Cooling by natural cooling, that is to say without water, only thanks to an inverted geothermal system that brings the freshness necessary for the proper functioning of the infrastructure.
Promotion of the circular economy
• Server reconditioning and electronics recycling, extending server life and reducing waste.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Strengthen your CSR commitment and improve your image with customers and partners.
Reduced latency
• For businesses and websites primarily targeting the French public, hosting in France can reduce latency, improving site load speed and user experience.
Regulatory Compliance
• By hosting in France, companies can ensure they are compliant with local data protection and privacy regulations.
Support for the local economy
• Choosing an eco-responsible host in France also supports the local economy and promotes the growth of the country’s sustainable technology industry.
Commitment to a sustainable future
• By choosing eco-friendly hosting, you demonstrate a commitment to a more sustainable digital future and inspire other companies to follow this path.
In short, an eco-friendly web hosting in France offers not only environmental benefits, but also benefits in terms of performance, compliance and brand image.
What are the services?
digitalforest.fr - Alternative Cloud: French eco-responsible web hosting, which offers:
Shared web hosting: an affordable service for showcase sites
VPS web hosting: for maximum performance
Decentralized backup: to maximize data security
Support and maintenance: management, monitoring and maintenance of hosted infrastructures
Domain name: register your domain name in a few clicks
Collaborative tools: move from Google with a solution hosted in France
Statistics tools: replace Google Analytics with cookie-free solutions like Plausible or Matomo