WP Engine + Sustainability
Committed to reducing environmental impact
We’re continuously advancing sustainable systems to shrink WP Engine’s carbon footprint. Discover our focused initiatives.
“Together, we made the Internet, and together, we can make it more sustainable and efficient for years to come. Let’s power the freedom to create!”
democratizing the web
Efficiency promise
At WP Engine, we’re proud of our role in the growth of the internet, but we also acknowledge our responsibility for the carbon footprint associated with the websites we power.
We care deeply about our impact in both of these areas, which is why we’ve embarked on the journey to not only continue our support for an open, democratized web but also make it sustainable. At WP Engine we will work towards tangible shifts in our emissions, an area that’s already seen considerable focus and progress.
Our core sustainability values
Do the right thing
At WP Engine, our Core Values are more than a list on the wall, we live them every day. To embody our sustainability efforts, we’ve aligned each of our Core Values with our mission to make the web a cleaner, greener place. We work with infrastructure and integration partners who focus on reducing our carbon footprint.
Our core sustainability values
Customer inspired
We share the ambitious goals of many of our customers who are leaders in carbon reduction and who power their operations with 100% renewable energy. Some of our customers that prioritize sustainable practices include:
Plank
Plank creates scalable and flexible websites. The creative agency spearheaded the Ethical Web Collective, which outlines their website and development standards, as well as environmental impacts that the agency holds itself to. Learn more about Plank and their services.
Kanopi Studios
Kanopi Studios is a woman-owned web design, development, and support agency dedicated to helping create the strongest possible connections between content and audiences. The agency was founded on the premise of building sustainably and for longevity and has written about this a number of times from green energy and cloud usage to eco friendly opportunities. Discover Kanopi Studios and their environmentally conscious practices.
Indigo Tree Digital
Indigo Tree delivers bespoke WordPress websites, eCommerce solutions, and SEO services underpinned by a strategic approach that blends brand strategy, design, and technology. With a deep commitment to environmental responsibility, the agency consistently demonstrates integrity and inclusivity while fostering client growth through impactful digital solutions. Learn more about Indigo Tree’s custom solutions.
Wide Eye
Wide Eye is a digital-first creative agency for change-makers & visionaries, helping people doing the most good, catalyze positive change, and drive measurable impact. Continually thinking about impact on sustainability and writing articles on how design can be more sustainable. See Wide Eye’s work in sustainability and their services.
Our core sustainability values
Design matters
We strive to minimize our climate impact by using containerization in our next-generation technology platform to optimize server resources and reduce carbon emissions.
We encourage sustainable practices in the technology sector and take a holistic approach to eco-friendly WordPress hosting. We provide our customers with the information and products they need to make sustainable choices, including using:
Page Speed Boost to reduce page weight and data usage
EverCache®, our proprietary frontend system that allows us to make all of our customers’ digital experiences incredibly fast and scalable
Headless WordPress, which allows for the creation of specialized lightweight frontends reducing computation, network traffic, and ultimately, emissions
Our core sustainability values
Committed to give back
We strive to implement more sustainable practices across all parts of our business and have created a thoughtful culture that wants to make a positive impact on the environment.
We are virtual-first
With more than 45% of our employees working from home, we have reduced our office space across the world accordingly.
We are mindful of our travel
To reduce carbon emissions, we only travel when it’s essential for our business or customers.
We hold virtual-first events
Our largest annual conference, DE{CODE}, is virtual-first, encouraging less emissions due to travel.
We support our employees
Our employee resource group, Refresh, brings together WP Engine employees to positively impact the environment.
Our core sustainability values
Built for growth
We are a work in progress. We are always evolving, always growing. We are committed to a cleaner web knowing it is iterative and there will be more to come along the way.
In fact, from 2022 to 2024, we’ve been able to reduce our emissions by 51% thanks to our commitment to building a next-generation platform that puts efficiency at the forefront. In the coming months, we also plan to scrutinize our overall carbon footprint, creating a multi-part response to reduce that footprint over time. We are builders; we will assemble a sturdy response brick by brick.
Second, through our customers. The agencies and brands we work with also have a responsibility to minimize the impact their websites have on the environment. Just as we’ve partnered to create the most effective front door online for all of our customers, we will work to provide continued education on how to create efficiencies without compromising on quality or innovation.
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Partners in sustainability
Just as we support the democratization of the web, we also vow to democratize a sustainable internet. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for you—our customers—to decrease your carbon footprint and we are committed to providing you with insights that allow you to reach your goals without slowing your business down.
Better for the environment is better for your business, your partners, and your brand. WP Engine will be your advocate on this journey to sustainability—we’re glad you’re here, and we’re excited to achieve a greener web together.
