23rd Mar 2026
Make Hay Ethical E-media and Green Hosting is now officially accredited by the Good Business Charter (GBC).
This is an important step for us to demonstrate that our business acts responsibly across the board - for our staff, our customers, our suppliers, society and the planet.
To gain accreditation we commit to and gave examples of our good business practices in 10 areas. Those are:
The Good Business Charter is essentially a benchmark for positive business in the UK and a credible signpost that stakeholders can trust.
We love the ethos of the GBC, that responsible business doesn’t need to be complicated or niche. It’s simply about treating people fairly and doing the right thing. We have worked this way from the start of our business journey, so we are delighted to now be in good company of other businesses with this accreditation. You can find our accreditation certificate here.
The Good Business Charter collaborates with TUC (Trades Union Congress), IoD (Institute of Directors) and FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) and has partnerships with Investors in the Environment, Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, Fair Tax Foundation and more. Together with the GBC accredited businesses they are working to raise the bar even higher encouraging more businesses to commit to operating responsibly.
Find out more at goodbusinesscharter.com
17th Mar 2026
For charities, NGOs, local authorities, and ethical businesses, your website is the front door to your mission. But the internet is responsible for around 3-4% of global carbon emissions (that of the aviation industry!) and poorly designed sites often exclude the very people you are trying to support.
If you are working towards a better world, your digital footprint shouldn't undermine your real world impact. This is where ethical web design comes in.
Building a clean, low-impact website helps amplify your message by:
- Reducing your digital carbon footprint through streamlined code and green hosting.
- Championing accessibility so your vital services are usable by everyone, regardless of disability or internet speed.
- Building deep trust by rejecting manipulative "dark patterns" and protecting user privacy.
Your digital space should be as compassionate, inclusive, and sustainable as the causes you champion.
If you are ready to align your online presence with your values, do get in touch with us at makehay.co.uk
18th Feb 2026
Whether it's about its reliability, authenticity, impact or efficacy we've debunked 5 common myths about green web hosting.
Debunked: Here at Green Hosting we use the same high-performance infrastructure as traditional hosts.
In fact, the data centre which houses our servers was built in 2020 and is one of the most energy efficient in the world. Our sustainability has no negative impact, which means our hosting is fast, reliable and secure.
If you’d like to know more about the remarkable data centre that houses our servers visit green-hosting.co.uk/impact or netwise.co.uk (see London East)
Debunked: Of course “greenwashing” exists, we see it every day. However, our hosting is powered 100% by renewable electricity and is housed in an extremely energy efficient data centre. We are transparent about the ways we work to make a positive impact and report this on our website. Here’s a quick list of some of the things we do:
Debunked: Individually, small websites add up. There are approximately 1.34 billion websites globally in 2026* and around 1.25 million new websites are created daily*. Even if only half of those are ‘small’, those millions of low-traffic websites collectively consume massive amounts of energy. Data centres that house web servers currently use between 1-3% of the world’s electricity (predicted to rise due to AI) and account for more carbon emissions than the aviation industry. Choosing green hosting helps reduce demand for fossil fuels and wider use of renewable energy will make an environmental difference.
* Statistics according to Hostinger.
Debunked: At Green Hosting we offer the same features as conventional providers such as CPanel, email, backups, security tools, apps installers (e.g. for WordPress and others) and more.
Debunked: Switching is easy and especially with our help. We offer a transfer service which starts at £25 or clients can do this themselves. Our switching service is very efficient, minimising downtime and stress. Here’s what some of our clients have said…
"As well as making Love HeartWood more sustainable they took all the stress out of the transfer and it went smooth as silk. Big thanks,"
"Green Hosting was recommended to me by a friend and I can see why. The team made what can be a daunting task of switching hosting effortless. They helped transfer my website quickly and with a great level of communication. The price for the hosting is brilliant and I'm glad that the company supports organisations doing work to make the world a better place. I couldn't recommend their services more highly. Thank you Green Hosting."
"Thank you, I'm so happy to be powered by the wind now! So lovely to deal with real and wonderful people too who went above and beyond to make the whole process of switching a breeze (pun intended!)"
3rd Feb 2026
So, who powers their website with sun, water and wind?
Well…
Charities
Businesses
Freelancers
Community groups
Artists
Public services
Local authorities
NGOs
Social Enterprises
Campaigners
Bloggers
Voluntary organisations
What makes Green Hosting different is that our servers are powered by renewable energy, sourced from wind, sun and water, not fossil fuels.
We also pride ourselves on excellent customer service (see our 'Clients' Instagram highlights or Testimonials page).
Other than that, our website hosting is just like other mainstream providers, offering all of the facilities and features you would expect from your web host company.
If you’re looking to make your website more positive for the planet, we can help you switch. Just get in touch and we can take it from there!
21st Jan 2026
Your current website host doesn’t run on renewable energy, and while you’re committed to making your every day operations more sustainable, switching hosting company feels too expensive, overwhelming or risky.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you!
Transferring your website to a different hosting company is daunting, we completely understand. You have legitimate concerns about your website being offline or your e-mails disrupted, or worse.
For as little as £25, we can transfer your website from your non-green host to Green Hosting for you. We manage the entire process smoothly and at a time convenient for you, keeping any downtime to an absolute minimum.
Don’t take it from us. Here’s what some of our clients had to say…
"As well as making Love HeartWood more sustainable they took all the stress out of the transfer and it went smooth as silk. Big thanks,"
"Green Hosting was recommended to me by a friend and I can see why. The team made what can be a daunting task of switching hosting effortless. They helped transfer my website quickly and with a great level of communication. The price for the hosting is brilliant and I'm glad that the company supports organisations doing work to make the world a better place. I couldn't recommend their services more highly. Thank you Green Hosting."
"Thank you, I'm so happy to be powered by the wind now! So lovely to deal with real and wonderful people too who went above and beyond to make the whole process of switching a breeze (pun intended!)"
Take a look at our Clients highlights or our Testimonials page at green-hosting.co.uk
Green Hosting works handsomely with:
Auto-installer now available on all accounts
