HOT NEWS! .EU Domain Goes Green
HOT NEWS! .EU Domain Goes Green
EURid shared its environmental commitment with Members of the European Parliament through an information stand at the European Parliament in Strasbourg from 22-23 May and a breakfast meeting with MEPs and Commission representatives.
.eu’s operations are the most environmentally responsible of any top-level domain (TLD) in Europe since the .eu registry, EURid, is the first European TLD registry to achieve the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) registration.
EURid has taken an environmentally responsible approach to operating .eu for many years. The registry’s environmental policy is based on the principle of “reduce, reuse and recycle” and provides a framework for making sustainable choices, especially regarding suppliers.
The EMAS registration formalises the .eu registry’s ongoing activities which include:
Partnering with energy efficient data centers:
EURid’s data centre in the Netherlands has been hosted by one of Europe’s greenest providers, TelecityGroup, since Spring 2010. In addition to data security, EURid chose to work with TelecityGroup because they offer reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions, renewable energy sources and innovative technologies that improve power and cooling efficiencies.
Reducing paper use:
EURid has issued registrar invoices electronically since 1 May 2012. Using less paper and envelopes not only benefits the environment, it is also more cost efficient. Similarly, marketing literature is printed on sustainably produced paper using biodegradable inks.
Minimising environmental impact of events:
When organising conferences and events for .eu registrars or participating in industry trade fairs and meetings, EURid applies criteria from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) meeting guide to ensure that these events, and associated travel, are as environmentally sound as possible.
