Climate and environment

1. Our approach

We design for impact, measure what we use, reduce wherever we can, and offset generously for what remains. The future we build with technology must also be a future that is liveable.

2. Commitments

• Reduce first. We are remote-first, choose low-energy tools and long-life hardware, and avoid unnecessary travel. Where travel is essential, we follow our Travel & spaces policy.
• Be transparent. We publish what materially drives our footprint, cloud, AI usage, hardware, and travel, and keep a running view of reductions and trade-offs.
• Over-offset responsibly. For what remains, we offset well above 100% through Ecologi, funding forest protection, methane capture, clean energy, and community solutions.
• Choose better infrastructure. We favour vendors with credible net-zero targets, renewable energy sourcing, and transparent reporting.
• Use AI with eyes open. AI unlocks real value but also consumes energy and water. We consolidate providers, tune prompts, and retire automations that do not earn their keep.

3. How we operate

• Tools and cloud. Default to efficient, widely shared platforms; review usage periodically.
• Hardware. Buy durable, repairable devices; extend lifespan; recycle responsibly.
• Travel. Minimise; when essential, choose low-carbon first, with 150%+ offsets for flights.
• Procurement. Prefer suppliers with verifiable climate reporting and targets.
• Food and events. Plant-based as standard, with a focus on low waste and sustainable venues.

5. Contact and changes

We keep this policy under review and will publish updates on this page. If you spot something we could do better, or want to understand our method, contact us at team@yopla.co.uk.

You can also view all of our policies on our Trust & responsibility page.