Sustainability Policy

Effective Date: November 9, 2025 Version: 1.1

1. Our Commitment

ExcelWebDesign.ie is dedicated to minimizing environmental impact and contributing positively to Ireland’s climate goals. As a Dublin-based digital agency, we integrate sustainability into every aspect of our operations, from energy use and travel to reforestation and client solutions.

2. Our Sustainability Pillars

A. Carbon Reduction & Energy Efficiency

• Renewable & Low-Carbon Energy:
  • Electricity supplied by Bord Gáis Energy (partial green tariff).
  • Heating fully transitioned from kerosene to LPG (2024), with ongoing monitoring for further decarbonization.
• Building Efficiency:
  • Comprehensive insulation upgrades completed (walls, roof, windows).
  • LED lighting installed throughout office and studio.
  • Electric vehicle charger installed to support staff and visitor EV use.
• Digital Efficiency:
  • All websites optimized for low energy consumption (compressed assets, lazy loading, efficient code).
  • Use of Website Carbon Calculator to measure and report site emissions.

B. Reforestation & Biodiversity

• Native Tree Planting Programme:
  • 2025: Planted 150+ Irish native trees (oaks, spruces, rowan, hazel).
  • Cumulative (2020–2025):650+ trees planted across Leinster site in partnership with local landowner.
  • Annual planting event with staff (next: Spring 2026).

C. Waste & Resource Management

• Zero-Waste Office Goal:
  • 90% waste diversion through recycling, composting, and reuse.
  • No single-use plastics in office.
  • Digital-first: e-signatures, cloud storage, reusable coffee cups.
  • Circular IT:
  • Preference for modular, refurbished hardware.

D. Sustainable Travel & Remote Work

• Remote-First Policy: 80%+ of team works remotely, reducing commuter emissions.

E. Employee Environmental Training

• What environmental training does your organisation provide to employees?
  • Digital Carbon Literacy
  • Energy-Saving Practices in office and remote work
  • Sustainable Design Principles
  • Tree Planting & Biodiversity
  • Certification: 100% of team certified in Sustainable Digital Practices by 2026.

F. Client Sustainability Enablement

• • Optimization recommendations
  • Hosting migration to renewable providers
• Build sustainability microsites for clients (e.g., live tree counter, carbon dashboard).

3. Key Targets (2025–2028)

4. Governance & Reporting

• Sustainability Lead: Marie van den Berg, Office Manager
• Annual Sustainability Report: Published at excelwebdesign.ie/sustainability
• Verification: We’ll post pictures of the annual tree planting