Sustainability at Soto
Designing with purpose. Developing with care.
At Soto, we believe in building a better web – and a better world. That means sustainability shapes how we design, develop, and do business. It’s a work in progress, of course, and there’s always room for improvement – but we’re proud of where we are, and excited about where we’re heading.
People and planet first
We’ve officially submitted our B Corp application, which is a major milestone for us, and a big step in holding ourselves accountable to the values we already live and work by. We’ve also joined Ecologi, supporting reforestation and climate projects instead of offering a traditional rewards scheme.
All of the websites we develop are carefully and thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind, using clean code, efficient architecture, and servers powered by 100% renewable energy.
How we work
We treat sustainability as a daily practice, not a side project. That means small, consistent choices that lower our impact without compromising the way we work, or the work we do for our clients.
- No printers, no paper, ever – we’re totally paper-free
- Local suppliers wherever possible, supporting our economy
- Minimal travel – and when we do, it’s usually by public transport or electric vehicle
- Shared cup holders and reusable mugs for our Coffee#1 caffeine breaks
- A quiet commitment to less Amazon, and more thoughtful purchasing
Small team, real action
We each take responsibility for the impact we make, both at work and at home. Our team members aim to use renewable energy suppliers, choose energy-saving tech, and keep an eye on personal usage. We make use of LED lighting and draught blockers, and switch devices off when not in use.
We recycle everything we can, avoid disposable packaging, and look for low-impact alternatives where they make sense. We’re not perfect, but we’re proactive – and always open to doing better.
Looking ahead
We’re excitedly exploring corporate volunteering, and other ways to grow our impact without growing our footprint. We know that sustainability isn’t a box to tick. It’s a shared mindset. And we’re proud to bring that to every project, every partnership, and every line of code we write.