Sustainable by design, secure by nature
Environmental email built for a better future
Every email reduces your ecological impact
Runbox email runs on 100% renewable energy and has a carbon-negative footprint, making it one of the most sustainable email providers available. Every message you send contributes to a healthier biosphere rather than harming it.
As a company, Runbox has a negative carbon footprint which makes your communications environmentally responsible with a net positive impact on Nature.
“I initially switched for environmental reasons, but I came to appreciate Runbox not for what they do, but what they don’t do. They don’t sell my data. They don’t scrape keywords from my correspondence and sell it to advertisers. And they do not support causes that run counter to my beliefs like many of your standard free e-mail providers do.”
– R. Copeland, New York NY
Join us in our mission
We invite you to join us in our mission to create a sustainable future. By making deliberate choices every day to improve our relationship with Nature, we can make a meaningful difference for our planet together.
Our pledge
At Runbox, our commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our operations and core values. As we continue to grow, we retain our goal to provide ethical and sustainable communication services that make a real difference in reducing its environmental impact.
By harnessing our country’s renewable energy, implementing responsible recycling practices, and embracing telecommuting, we aim to have a negative ecological footprint while providing a secure and reliable email service. We believe that every action counts in the fight against climate change, and we are steadfast in our dedication to making a positive impact for our planet.
An Ethical Best Buy
We are proud to be a member of the Ethical Consumer organization since 2020, which champions responsible and sustainable business practices. The organization evaluates companies based on a range of ethical criteria, and our focus on renewable energy sets us apart in the tech industry.
The rating is based on a thorough assessment of our business including whether we act in an environmentally friendly way and areas relating to our privacy policy. Our email service has gained one of their highest scores and is named an Ethical Consumer Best Buy product.
Read more about our rating on Ethicalconsumer.org.
100% certified renewable energy
Our email infrastructure runs on 100% certified renewable electricity — a mix of 87% hydro-power alongside thermal, solar, and wind power, supplied by a Certified Eco-Lighthouse provider and backed by ISO 14001 certification and LOS Energy AS 100% Renewable Energy Guarantee.
Located near the Arctic, our data center takes advantage of Norway’s naturally cool climate to cool its servers efficiently, cutting energy consumption well below what’s typical for the industry.
Our data center goes a step further still: waste heat generated by our servers is repurposed to warm thousands of local homes through municipal district heating — turning what would otherwise be discarded energy into a shared community resource.
Read more about Renewable energy in Norway.
– Hydropower is the backbone of the Norwegian power system, providing stable, renewable, and low-cost energy that allows our industry to have one of the world’s smallest carbon footprints.
Sustainable practices
Electronic Recycling
Runbox engages in responsible recycling of outdated equipment by reusing or donating obsolete servers, and recycling irreparable devices through certified centers.
Read more about Electronics Recycling.
Circular Economy
Our Oslo headquarters proudly participates in an advanced system to recycle food waste, paper, plastic, glass, and metal, supporting a circular economy that minimizes landfill waste.
Read more about Norway’s Circular Economy goals.
Telecommuting
As a web-based organization, we rely heavily on remote work, which reduces our environmental impact while allowing for a talented and diverse globally distributed team.
Make an impact with us
Small impacts matter, as the cumulative effect of individual actions lead to significant environmental outcomes. By choosing Runbox, you’re joining a movement for a greener, more ethical digital future.
Our shared responsibility
The changing of the planet’s climate demands urgent, collective action to mitigate the damage to our planet. Technology companies, as major contributors to global energy consumption and carbon emissions, bear a unique responsibility to lead the charge in driving environmental sustainability.
At Runbox, we believe that technology should empower people while protecting the planet’s biosphere and ecological balance. Our mission is to provide sustainable, secure, and private email services that support democratic values and human rights while emphasising responsibility and stewardship for our environment.
Carbon-negative emissions
Our email service runs entirely on 100% renewable energy, ensuring carbon-neutral operations and minimizing our environmental impact. We recognize that some aspects of our operations still leave a footprint, so we double our offset efforts for any remaining emissions—guaranteeing a carbon-negative service.
We are proud to support Trefadder, a Norwegian initiative dedicated to reforestation through partnerships with local farms. This program captures and reduces atmospheric CO₂, promotes sustainable land use, strengthens rural communities, and helps restore Norway’s landscapes for generations to come.
“In nature, nothing exists alone.”
— Rachel Carson
We offer free email for environmental organizations
Runbox is pleased to support non-profit organizations focused on environmental causes by providing free email services to those with an environmentally oriented mission. We believe in fostering collaboration and empowering organizations dedicated to making a difference.
This program is part of our broader commitment to fostering a sustainable future, supporting causes that align with our values, and contributing to those who work tirelessly to protect our planet. Sign up for a free trial, then reach out to Support to get your organization set up for a free email subscription.
Partners for a sustainable future
We are proud to partner with organizations that both inspire us and share our vision for a more environmentally responsible, ecologically balanced, and more ethically anchored world.
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
— Jane Goodall
Through collaborations with Trefadder, we support reforestation efforts in Norway, helping to restore natural landscapes and reduce CO₂.
Our long-standing partnership with Concerned Scientists Norway (CSN), a non-profit network of researchers, part of the global Concerned Scientists movement, promoting scientific integrity in policymaking. This reinforces our commitment to science-based climate action and environmental advocacy. advocating for science-based climate policies and environmental action.
We also continue to stand with cChange, a Norwegian organization tackling climate change through research, education, and strategic action. We support their Quantum Social Change project, led by co-founder Karen O’Brien, which focuses on equitable, empowering climate solutions.
We are proud to have partnered with the Oslofjord Outdoor Council, an organization working to protect the Oslofjord and the environment along the coast, and ensuring public access to natural areas. By working with local communities and farmers, they strive towards environmental practices and restoration of green zones along waterways to mitigate climate change.
