Web Sustainability Guidelines

The Web Sustainability Guidelines can help web teams create digital products and services that work better for all people and our shared planet. These guidelines were created by the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Sustainable Web Interest Group.

The guidelines are currently in draft form and undergoing horizontal and wide review. After review, they will be published as an official W3C Note.

Select a category, tag, or individual guideline below to learn more.

4.8 Back up critical data at routine intervals

Hosting, Infrastructure, and Systems

4.9 Assess the impact and requirements of data processing

Hosting, Infrastructure, and Systems

4.10 Use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) when beneficial

Hosting, Infrastructure, and Systems

4.11 Ensure infrastructure fits project requirements

Hosting, Infrastructure, and Systems

4.12 Store data according to the needs of your users

Hosting, Infrastructure, and Systems

5.1 Have an ethical and sustainable product strategy

Business Strategy And Product Management

5.2 Assign a sustainability advocate

Business Strategy And Product Management

5.3 Inform, raise awareness, and train for sustainability

Business Strategy And Product Management

5.4 Communicate the environmental impact of user choices

Business Strategy And Product Management

5.5 Calculate the environmental impact

Business Strategy And Product Management

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