What is an eco-responsible website ?

The environmental impact of a website should not be overlooked. When you consider that a web page produces an average of 1.76 grams of CO2 per visit, and that a well-referenced site can accumulate up to 10,000 visits per month, the ecological footprint of a website climbs quickly!

An eco-responsible website is one that has been optimally designed to limit its environmental impact and energy requirements. Number of pages, volume of images, functionality, content, hosting... Everything is designed to limit the website's carbon footprint throughout its life cycle. Eco-responsible websites are characterised by their clean design, ease of use and sobriety in terms of the resources used.

What are the advantages of an eco-responsible website ?

First of all, by adopting the best practices of an eco-responsible website, you are doing your bit to limit digital pollution. This is all the more important when you consider that the web industry alone generates more than 4% of CO2 emissions worldwide.

Secondly, an eco-responsible site is generally very streamlined, with no superficial content. It's pleasant to read content on a page with a clear, fluid design.