Green Initiatives at 1&1

• Reducing energy consumption

  We want clean energy, and we also want to consume as little energy as possible. Since the start of our first data centre nearly 20 years ago, we have been using highly efficient power supplies with less than 20% heat loss, as well as omitting any unnecessary components within our servers.

  Our data centres around the world are among the most energy efficient in existence. Our combined global initiatives allow us to prevent 30,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

• Paperless billing

  All billing statements are sent to customers via e-mail. We've also replaced our welcome packages with information that is available in electronic form. With the thousands of customers that join 1&1 each month, this saves a significant amount of paper each year.

• Responsible office practices

  In our corporate offices we participate in the community recycling program, and have chosen reusable kitchen items, as opposed to using paper or plastic cups and utensils.

• Going green globally

  Our employees in our global headquarters in Germany share the green passions of their UK counterparts. 1&1 employees in Germany benefit from environmentally friendly radiant heating and cooling in office buildings, and mostly cycle, walk or use public transportation for commuting.

“1&1 is proud that our worldwide customers are now part of our 1&1 green coalition, with all hosted websites contributing to offsetting carbon emissions through the support of renewable energy.”
- Robert Hoffmann, CEO Hosting 1&1 Internet