Retarus Is a Sustainable Choice Aligned with Science
For us, corporate success is synonymous with sustainability. Our initiatives began years ago – focusing on opportunities to reduce our impact on the environment and provide a cloud solution to reducing carbon emissions. Still, we remain dedicated to optimizing the benefits of adopting cloud solutions as ways to work toward net-zero impact. We’re continuously seeking new paths to improve our environmental outcomes.
Green Is the Color of Efficiency
We don’t just talk the talk. We walk the walk. Our sustainability actions demonstrate out steadfast approach minimizing our environmental impact. Check out our current achievements and future goals below.
Reducing Energy Usage
- Dynamic Energy Management System implemented in data centers
- Groundwater cooling system implemented in Munich HQ data centre
Sourcing Renewable Energy
- European data centers powered 100% from renewable electricity generated by certified hydroelectric plants
- USA and Singapore data centers powered 95% from renewable energy sources
- Retarus offices in Munich, Frankfurt, Erfurt & Milan powered by renewable energy
- Retarus offices in Romania powered 92% by renewable energy
Minimizing E- Waste
- Active partnerships with e-waste recycling companies for our offices
- Donation of technically-sound laptops to schools in Senegal, Africa
- Active policy providing opportunities for employees to purchase electronic equipment including phones at end of business lifecycle
Supporting Sustainable Supply Chains
- Integrity Next sustainable supply chain assessment and membership
- Development and implementation of Sustainable Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- Development and implementation of Sustainable Procurement Policy
Compensating Unavoidable Emissions
- Purchased certified carbon credits of 60 tons of CO2, equating to roughly 15% more than required to compensate unavoidable emissions
- Prioritized purchasing high quality credits certified as Gold Standard for Global Goals and that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Facilitating Climate Friendly Mobility
- Introduced program to supplement public transport costs for employees
- Provided electric car charging stations at our offices to allow customers and employees to charge their vehicles with green electricity
- Initiated investigations into transitioning to green auto fleet
Aiming High
- Officially committed to setting a near-term company-wide emission reduction goal in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- Began comprehensive GHG accounting exercise for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
Celebrating Achievements
- Awarded a Silver EcoVadis medal in March 2025, placing Retarus in the top 15% of companies globally for sustainability
Sustainability Achievements - We like Shiny Medals
Cloud infrastructures offer both a technical and environmental advantage. Companies adopting cloud solutions can achieve scalability and efficiently while also supporting sustainability goals.