Hiyield Makes the Switch to Sustainable Hosting

At Hiyield, we’re always looking for ways to make our work more sustainable and help our clients do the same. That’s why we’re excited to announce a partnership that will see over 50 of our clients’ websites move to sustainable hosting powered entirely by 100% renewable energy.

This change is part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, especially as the digital world becomes an increasingly significant contributor to global carbon emissions. We believe that businesses can, and should, take steps to reduce their environmental impact online, just as they do in their physical operations.

Why Digital Sustainability Matters

With the internet’s carbon footprint now surpassing that of aviation and shipping combined, digital sustainability has never been more important. Every website, app, and digital service we use requires energy – from the servers that host them to the devices we access them on. By moving to renewable-powered sustainable hosting, we’re reducing the impact of our clients’ digital presence and contributing to a more sustainable online world.

The Move to Renewable Hosting

For years, we’ve worked with a US-based cloud provider, but we’ve recently partnered with Positive Internet Company, a UK-based hosting provider that shares our sustainability values. Here are just some of the benefits of this new hosting solution”

• 100% Renewable Energy: Their data centre is powered entirely by renewable energy sources, including wind power.
• Energy-Efficient Cooling: Innovative cooling systems reduce their energy consumption by up to 40%.
• Rewilding Commitment: 25% of their land is dedicated to rewilding projects, helping restore biodiversity.
• Speed and reliability: We’re seeing faster site speeds and improved responsiveness
• Local and Sustainable: As a UK-based provider, they minimise the environmental impact of long-distance data transfer.

We’re incredibly proud of this shift – not just because it’s better for the planet but because it makes a real difference for our clients. Not only will they now be reducing their website’s carbon footprint, but many have also seen performance improvements.

Helping Our Clients Go Greener

Many of our clients are already committed to sustainability, so this change aligns perfectly with their values. By moving to renewable hosting, we’re enabling them to lower their environmental impact and improve their digital performance at the same time.

“We’re delighted that Hiyield has moved our xigxag website management to a more green solution. It’s not only a win for the planet, but it’s good for business. Our website responsiveness and page speed performance has improved dramatically, improving the experience for our customers and allowing us to grow organically via search (SEO). As a B Corp, aligning business performance with our digital footprint and sustainability values is essential, and we are proud to work with partners like Hiyield – taking meaningful positive action to support this.”

Kelli Fairbrother, co-founder and CEO at xigxag

What Sustainable Hosting Means for You

If you’re a current WordPress client, we will have already been in touch. Your website is in the process of being transfered to renewable-powered servers, so you’re making a positive impact on the environment just by being online with us. And if you’re not yet a client, we’re here to help you make the shift to a greener digital solution. Take a look at our free hosting transfer service here. 

Whether you’re already focused on sustainability or just starting to think about it, we can help you reduce your environmental footprint and create a website that reflects your values.

Looking Ahead

This move is just one of the many ways we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and helping our clients do the same. We believe that businesses can be a force for good, and that includes taking responsibility for their digital footprint.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can help you make your digital presence more sustainable, get in touch! We’d love to chat about how we can support your sustainability goals.