How ethical is Make Hay?
Make Hay, an ethical web design and hosting service, is one of The GOOD Shopping Guide’s top-rated ethical brands and is featured on our list of the Top 200 Ethical Businesses. Owned by Make Hay Ethical E-Media Ltd, both Make Hay and Green Hosting are all about incorporating green energy and ethical business with modern web design.
Make Hay’s ethical status has been independently verified by The GOOD Shopping Guide. We encourage other companies to follow Make Hay’s example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.
What makes Make Hay so sustainable?
Make Hay performed well in all categories of our research process. With a clear ethical ethos behind the business, Make Hay is classed as an ethical business by The GOOD Shopping Guide.
In our Environmental category, Make Hay scores well for its website hosting on 100% renewable energy as well as renewable-powered data centres. The carbon footprint of internet usage is rapidly establishing itself as a major climate concern, especially as AI develops. Make Hay is leading the way in green website hosting by taking the necessary action to ensure that there are sustainable alternatives available.
Make Hay also prioritises sustainable office practices such as purchasing from The Green Stationery Company, another of our Ethically Accredited brands.
What makes an Ethical Innovator?
Make Hay has achieved our prestigious Ethical Innovator thanks to all the work it does to have a positive impact on the Environment, Animals and People. The company works with charities, non-profits and ethical brands to deliver websites with purpose. Make Hay has helped wildlife conservation projects, community trusts and educational institutions to ensure their messages are on the internet in a sustainable and accessible manner.
We are pleased to report that Make Hay has no negative records across any of our criteria: Fossil Fuels, Political Donations, Armaments, Animal Welfare, or Public Record Criticisms.
How did Make Hay attain Ethical Accreditation?
Make Hay has attained Ethical Accreditation from The GOOD Shopping Guide. This involved an application process and a full review of the brand’s ethical policies and practices. Make Hay is subject to regular reviews to ensure the company maintains high ethical standards.
As a result, Make Hay is permitted to use our GOOD Shopping Guide Ethical mark, which certifies the brand’s ethical status and allows consumers to recognise Make Hay as an ethical brand.
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