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2024 Impact Report
Read about our latest progress as we work towards a better future for people and planet, using business as a force for good. We share our ups, downs and goals for the future. Check it out here.
Read MoreWe’ve updated our website certification system
A brief history We first introduced our Certified Green Website badge back in 2019, as a way of helping our clients get recognition for the positive step they had taken to move their site to our green hosting, website optimisation and tree planting service. In the past, this badge on all our client websites has…
Read MoreAccelerating carbon removal technology with Stripe Climate
erjjio is now part of Stripe Climate, a coalition of businesses accelerating carbon removal. Our clients’ monthly recurring Green Hosting and Care Plan maintenance service invoices are typically paid using Stripe as our payment processor in the background (although we also accept bank transfers and Direct Debits too) and we now contribute 1% of the…
Read MoreWe are now a B Corp!
At erjjio, doing good for the planet has been at the heart of our business since we first opened our doors back in 2017. As part of our continued commitment to this mission, we are truly delighted to announce that as of February 2024, erjjio is now a Certified B Corporation® with a score of…
Read MoreEvolving our data centre journey with Netwise
For the last few years, our erjjio servers have been hosted in a UK data centre in Hemel Hempstead which is owned by a global data centre operator called NTT. They have recently announced that this particular data centre is in the process of being wound down. A review of our longer term data centre…
Read MoreWhy we should embrace the new normal of remote work
Working remotely isn’t a new trend but with Covid-19, companies have been pushed towards a new normal of remote work. People are now discovering that many of their long meetings can be summarised in emails. And that you no longer need to reserve a board room when Zoom meetings are just a few clicks away.…
Read MoreThe Internet’s environmental impact & how you can help
We all spend a large amount of our time online these days and there’s no doubt that the Internet has made our lifestyles easier. We connect wirelessly with our friends, family and colleagues all over the world; we stream our favourite music, films and TV shows on-demand; data syncs instantly across our various devices. The…
Read MoreHow to share access to your Google Domains account
Overview Google Domains is a simple and elegant service for registering and managing your domain name. If you have registered a domain through Google and you are working with us to either transfer your web hosting to erjjio and/or launch a new version of your website, it’s helpful to share access to your domain so…
Read MoreThe rise of sustainable fashion in the UK
Sustainable fashion is the latest trend and the fashion scene in the UK is working to address the environmental price tag of the industry. From the high-street to the red carpet, innovative solutions will benefit both the planet and our wardrobes. Recognising the problem of throwaway fashion, UK politicians have called on the Government to…
Read More5 ways your business can be environmentally-friendly
Becoming an eco-friendly business should be at the top of your priority list. Many businesses are now taking action to reduce carbon emissions and waste, prioritising both the planet and a thriving yet sustainable work culture. 20 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU are already taking the initiative to craft greener office…
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