Sustainability in Gasta
- data storage and hosting

Gasta is a certified environmental lighthouse and is committed to its footprint. We have a lot of focus on data storage and downscaling of large image files.

We are also concerned about the environmental profile of our suppliers, with a particular focus on server storage at Squarespace. They primarily host websites on the cloud service AWS (Amazon Web Services), which aims to reach net zero emissions by 2040 through The Climate Pledge .

AWS uses multiple locations in both the EU and the US. We cannot say which websites are hosted on which server, but they state that they comply with the rules for data transfers between the EU and the US.

In addition to data storage and hosting, we are interested in both green coding and green design.

Value creation and social responsibility

It's not just about climate and environment, but also about people, value creation and social responsibility. As a certified Environmental Lighthouse company, we work purposefully to reduce our climate footprint, ensure an inclusive working environment – and help our clients communicate their own sustainability work in a credible way.

Climate and environment

We develop, operate and design digital services, and are aware that these also have a climate footprint. We are actively working to reduce our consumption of energy and data through:

  • Green coding and green design : We develop guidelines for green coding and use energy-efficient solutions in design, technology and architecture. The goal is simpler, faster and more resource-friendly websites.

  • File optimization and storage : We reduce the amount of data we store, among other things by conducting digital clean-up days twice a year.

  • Conscious technology choices : We use providers like Dropbox and Squarespace, which report high use of renewable energy.

  • Energy-efficient office space : 85% of our electricity goes to heating via fjord heat. We monitor and assess consumption regularly, and our local server has low energy consumption and no need for cooling.

Social sustainability and working environment

IN Gasta We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment:

  • Diversity and inclusion : We ensure that all employees have equal opportunities and can be themselves. We adapt as much as possible and promote a safe climate for expression.

  • Physical and psychosocial work environment : We have training support, cooperation with the company health service and several social gatherings throughout the year. In addition, we offer frequent employee interviews and close follow-up when needed.

  • Whistleblowing and open culture : We have established routines for reporting critical matters and encourage openness and responsibility.

Economic sustainability

We operate our business with a focus on efficiency and quality at all levels. We demand more sustainable solutions in purchasing and collaboration, and consider both environmental profile and lifespan when selecting suppliers.

Through our customers, we also indirectly contribute to social value creation – and we take responsibility for that.

Sustainability communication and influence

As an agency, we have a unique opportunity to make an impact through the projects we deliver. We help clients to:

  • Develop and communicate sustainability strategies in an open and credible manner

  • Understand regulations and avoid greenwashing

  • Design websites and messages that are accessible to everyone , in line with the principles of universal design

  • Communicate your social mission through good design and clear messaging