As most of us know, web hosting has its own price. Even while everything happens digitally within servers, your every website action – each click, page view, and database query needs tangible, physical hardware. And as we all know, computer hardware needs electricity.
As more apps and services become online and websites grow, so does the demand for more hardware, more physical disk space, and more power to keep it all running smoothly. For years now, conscious website owners have been concerned about the website owners’ responsibility to minimize the environmental footprint.
Seravo’s Commitment to the Environment
What to do to save these valuable resources, while keeping the web hosting efficient? We at Seravo have been working for years to fine-tune our service so that it works in an optimal way and provides one of the best hosting solutions for WordPress and WooCommerce websites. We aim to create a solution that also considers the environment, so you don’t have to choose between performance and sustainability.
As a proof of our commitment, Seravo’s hosting is verified and listed in The Green Web Foundation directory, making it easy to ensure your websites are powered by clean, renewable energy.
What is the Green Web Foundation?
The Green Web Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization on an honorable mission to transition the internet to 100% renewable energy. Green Web Foundation maintains the world’s largest open dataset and directory of green web hosts. To be listed, hosting providers must submit verifiable evidence proving that their data centers run on renewable energy, such as certificates or contracts with producers of energy.
What is Sustainable Development Flag Day?
In 2026, Sustainable Development Flag Day (SDG Flag Day) falls on a Friday, marking the anniversary of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with the aim of highlighting the critical importance and urgency of achieving these goals and sparking discussion.
You can also purchase a physical Sustainable Development flag from an online store, and these colorful flags can be seen all over the world. Here at Seravo, we don’t have a physical flagpole, but we’re still flying the flag high!
Switch to Seravo and Display Your Green Badge
Say no to greenwashing with us! By choosing Seravo, you’re on board making conscious web hosting choices and taking a step towards a greener future.
Switching your site to hosting based on renewable energy sources and proving your credentials to visitors takes just a few steps. Here’s how it happens!
Get Green Hosting Badge for Your WordPress
- Migrate to Seravo: Move your WordPress site to Seravo’s managed hosting environment. Seravo handles migrations smoothly, ensuring high speed, top-tier security, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Migrate with our instructions or order the migration as an additional service.
- Verify Your Site: Once your domain is pointing to Seravo, visit the Green Web Checker and enter your website address. The tool checks your IP address and confirms that your site runs on green energy.
- Add the Green Badge: Copy the resulting badge on your website footer or sustainability page to display your verified green status to your audience.
How Seravo is Committed
In honor of Sustainable Development Day, Seravo is also highlighting its commitment to environmental responsibility. The goal is not to achieve perfection, but to promote issues that reflect the company’s operations and values.
At Seravo, we aim to promote a range of meaningful, climate-friendly initiatives that support renewable energy and more responsible service. Our return to the Green Web Foundation’s list of responsible companies is one such action.
- We’re are also a part of Climate Commitment, by Finland Chamber of Commerce, aiming to be carbon negative with proof
- In addition, we’re a part of Climate Community, which helps staying connected and guide us on our commitment journey
- We own peatland for conservation purposes
- We care for the environment and support the actions of the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (FANC)
- Encouraging each other to take care of ourselves and the environment in a better way, day by day
The Concept of “Green Hosting” in 2026
In 2026, the European regulatory landscape around environmental claims has started shifting. A new EU directive (2024/825), also known as “EmpCo”, becomes enforceable across all member states in September 2026.
As “the greenwashing directive”, it targets…
- Generic Claims: Terms like “eco-friendly,” “green,” or “climate neutral” can no longer be used in marketing without recognized, verifiable proof
- Offsets: Companies can no longer claim a product or service is “carbon neutral” simply by purchasing unverified carbon offsets
- Third-Party Verification: Environmental statements must be backed by transparent data and accredited independent recognition
Because of these tightened regulations, simply stating that a business is “green” isn’t enough. Hosting with a provider verified by a third party (such as The Green Web Foundation) is a step towards these new EU requirements.
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