2024 – Our fourth year as a carbon neutral business

Since 2021 we have reduced our carbon footprint from 145 to 40 mT¹. Our net carbon footprint as a company is -334 mT from 2021 to today.

Internet, the cloud, electronic waste– each of these concepts sounds insubstantial, happening only via electrical currents and magic. In reality, the tech industry is responsible for 2-3% of global carbon emissions². This percentage rivals that of the entire aviation industry. Recognizing the impact our industry has on the planet, we knew we had to be a part of the solution.

The manufacturing of tech devices is a large component of the substantial carbon footprint of the industry, but so are data centers and the enormous amounts of energy they require to function³. As a small business committed to carbon neutrality, we had to step outside of our immediate organization to mitigate our carbon footprint and assist others in doing the same. 

We have been tracking our carbon emissions and purchasing carbon credits since 2021⁴.  Accurate reporting requires we assess the emissions related to both our direct and indirect activities. This takes into account daily commutes, purchased goods, and cloud services, etc⁵. 

In 2024 we purchased carbon credits through CNaught. While some larger companies like Asana also use CNaught⁶, It is built to allow smaller businesses to find an entry point to purchasing carbon credits⁷. We chose it because of the portfolio approach it offers.

Past projects we have supported include Central Kalimantan Peatlands, NIHT Topaiyo, and the Borneo Peatlands project. Switching to a portfolio approach in 2025 allows us to support emissions reductions and conservation simultaneously. 

This year we have supported Titas Gas Leak Repair in Bangladesh, the Istanbul Landfill Gas to Electricity Project, and the Katingan Mentaya Project. Each of these projects are highlighted in our impact report, found here. Their carbon registry numbers and project descriptions can be found in the report as well.

In a world dependent on technology, we aim to create innovative and sustainable solutions that benefit our clients and the planet. If you’re in need of a software solution, please reach out. We’d love to build custom and scalable technology together with you.

Footnotes:

¹ Metric tons

² https://planbe.eco/en/blog/how-tech-companies-approach-esg-reporting/#:~:text=reports%20Yahoo%20Finance.-,The%20carbon%20footprint%20of%20the%20tech%20industry,energy%20consumption%20within%20this%20sector.

³ https://planbe.eco/en/blog/how-tech-companies-approach-esg-reporting/#:~:text=reports%20Yahoo%20Finance.-,The%20carbon%20footprint%20of%20the%20tech%20industry,energy%20consumption%20within%20this%20sector.

⁴ https://www.valtira.com/blog/valtira-has-become-a-carbon-neutral-company

⁵ https://www.persefoni.com/blog/corporate-carbon-footprint

⁶ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250505308286/en/CNaught-Raises-%244.5M-to-De-Risk-Carbon-Credits-for-Buyers-Solving-Carbon-Markets-Biggest-Challenges-Through-Science-Backed-Approach-and-Industry-First-Backstop

⁷ https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/cnaught-wants-to-make-carbon-credits-easy-for-businesses-small-and-large/