We believe that digital can be more efficient
We’re passionate about digital sustainability; we believe that digital can be more efficient.
With our wealth of experience in design, strategy and policy, we can help you on your digital net zero journey.
Purpose
We support organisations in understanding the carbon impact of their digital operations and align them with other sustainability initiatives. We do this to help businesses meet their emission reduction targets, either as part of net zero or SBTi-based targets.
Who we are
We are a team of specialists from a variety of different backgrounds committed to digital sustainability and how we can lower the carbon emissions of an organisations entire digital landscape.
Our experience in data, web development, solutions architecture, technology, brand and sustainability means we’re well versed in aligning digital sustainability with other business objectives.
Why now
As consumer demand and government regulations change, a sustainability strategy is more important than ever.
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Legislation and policy
With EU, US and UK legislation in the pipeline on reporting an organisations environmental impact, millions of businesses will need to up their game when it comes to reporting on this and utilise the time we have and to lead the way before this becomes a legal requirement.
“UK Government will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 before they can bid for major government contracts”
Source: gov.uk
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Consumers
There’s also a rise in the number of eco-conscious consumers who make their decisions based on the impact of the product or service and the business itself. This means that customers will walk away if the business has no set targets for reducing carbon emissions.
“70% of people would be willing to cancel their relationship with a brand that does not take sustainability and social initiatives seriously"
Source: oracle.com
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Talent
Nearly a third of business leaders (according to Oracle) believe that sustainability and ESG programs are a critical part of success in recruiting talent, and over a third believe sustainability and societal metrics should be used to inform on talent retention metrics.
In line with consumers, staff are no longer just looking for better work-life balance, but better work-life integration by working with organisations that align with their personal values and allow them to work on something they are passionate about.
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Growth
By aligning better with existing customers and attracting new customers, products and services marketed as sustainable have been growing 5 to 6 times faster that the average market with consumers willing to pay that little bit more for greener products or services.
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Finance
By being more sustainable and growing, you become a more attractive proposition for investment allowing your business to grow further and also cutting down on scope 3 emissions lowers your costs.
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Climate crisis
With the release of the latest IPCC report it's incredibly clear that we're reaching the limit of what we can do to the planet and our atmosphere so we need to act now to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. We ensure that digital operations are aligned with physical operations and the emissions lowered in line with net zero or science-based targets and lowering energy demands of our digital systems as a consequence.
The internet as a whole generates a similar amount of emissions as the aviation industry at 3.7% of global emissions.
Let’s reach digital net zero together
We’d love to give you an actionable plan to reduce your carbon footprint across the entire digital landscape. Email us at draw@aline.to or fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch.