[news release] .euâs 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.”We are proud to be awarded the EMAS seal of approval. This acknowledges .euâs ongoing commitment to a greener Internet and shows that cyberspace can be managed in a sustainable manner,” said EURidâs General Manager, Marc Van Wesemael. “Our environmental policy is in place and we will use it to further improve .euâs environmental footprint.”The greening of cyberspaceEURid has taken an environmentally responsible approach to operating .eu for many years. The registryâs 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 registryâs ongoing activities which include:
- Partnering with energy efficient data centres: EURidâs data centre in the Netherlands has been hosted by one of Europeâs 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.
EURid is sharing 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 the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes, on 23 May 2012.
More information on what EURid is doing to ensure sustainable operations is available at link.eurid.eu/green.
This EURid news release was sourced from:
www.eurid.eu/en/content/emas-certifies-eu-registry
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