Leading By Example: Solar Peak Adopts Greener Search Engine Ecosia as Company Default

At Solar Peak, we are always looking for innovative ways to make our company greener.  We want to lead by example, and as such, we aim to embrace sustainability in every area of our business.  One area that is often overlooked is how we search for things online, and this is where Solar Peak have embraced the adoption of the greener search engine, Ecosia. 

What is Ecosia?

Ecosia is different from other mainstream search engines, as it holds sustainability at the heart of its mission, which perfectly aligns with Solar Peak’s own goals too.  Powered by Bing, Ecosia uses its ad revenue to fund tree planting projects across the world.  Since its launch in 2009, Ecosia has planted over 160 million trees, helping to restore ecosystems, improving biodiversity, and combating climate change.

In addition to this, Ecosia is run on renewable energy and is a certified B Corporation, which means it has to meet high standards for social and environmental considerations. 

Ecosia is Solar Peak's number one choice for sustainable online searches

Why Are We Choosing to Use Ecosia?

As a sustainability-focused company, it is important to us that we align ourselves with other similar minded businesses.  Changing the way that we search for things online might sound like a very small change, and in fact it is, as it doesn’t cost our business anything to do.  However, the positive repercussions from this relatively small change are hugely important for the environment that we’re working so hard to improve.  Here are just 4 of the main reasons:

Effective tree planting: Every time we search for something online, we are actively contributing to tree-planting projects in regions affected by deforestation. 

Carbon-neutral browsing: Ecosia’s serves run entirely on renewable energy, which aligns with our commitment to clean energy solutions.

Transparency: Every month, Ecosia publishes monthly financial reports, which demonstrate how their revenue is used.  This level of transparency matches our own values of trust and integrity.

Shared vision for sustainability: Both Ecosia and Solar Peak strive to empower individuals and businesses to make eco-conscious choices that benefit the planet.

The Impact of Small Changes

Here at Solar Peak, we believe in change, no matter how small it might seem.  Changing the way that we search for things online is a prime example of how a small change can have a huge positive impact on our environment, with every search contributing to the planting of trees.  This not only improves ecosystems, but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports communities around the world.

This important choice also serves as a reminder that sustainability can be adopted in things that we do every day, like online searching.  By using tools like Ecosia within our operations, we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainability in every area of our business.

We’re proud to champion these values and we encourage everyone to explore how small, simple changes can make a huge difference. 

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