Sustainability at Capacities

Transitioning to a sustainable future is one of the most important challenges of our time. Every organization has a role to play in shaping that future, including us. Our work may be rooted in the digital world, but our impact extends beyond it. Because of that, we are taking real responsibility for the footprint we create.

We also believe this approach should become the standard, and we hope to contribute to that shift by being transparent about what we do and the steps we’re taking towards sustainability practices.

Legal disclaimer: We do not claim to be carbon-neutral or “fully sustainable.” We avoid emissions whenever feasible and compensate the remainder, but we are not certified as a carbon-neutral company and make no guarantees beyond the documentation we share publicly.

Avoidance over Compensation

Our philosophy is simple. We reduce our carbon footprint wherever we can, because avoiding emissions is always better than compensating for them later.

This means being intentional about how we operate. We fly infrequently, try to use the train whenever possible, aim for efficient use of compute, and choose data centers powered 100% by renewable energy.

For anything we cannot avoid or choose not to avoid, we compensate.

Offsetting our Remaining Emissions

We aim to be efficient and pragmatic. We estimate our emissions, add a safety margin to account for uncertainties, and then offset our emissions equivalents through a hand-selected project we trust.

While there are standards to be certified by, we chose to save resources, money and time. This means we cannot claim to be “carbon-neutral”. By adding a significant safety margin, we focus on the impact, not a label.

Forestal Río Aquidabán

To compensate for our emissions, we decided to work with Global Woods. We know the management team personally and trust their know-how and long-standing commitment to responsible forestry.

In transparent and open conversations, we learned a lot about carbon removal, including:

• Removing CO2 from the atmosphere is not everything. Sustainable development, biodiversity and social impact are factors that should be accounted for as well.
• Removal certificates are usually stronger than avoidance certificates when it comes to long term climate impact. Their impact can be measured and guaranteed.
• Certification matters. There were and for sure still are scandals and issues with carbon offsetting projects. But today, there are good international certifications that guarantee removal and compliance with standards.

You can read more about the project in the International Carbon Registry.

Looking ahead

All our calculations and removal certificates are public. You can read more about it on our sustainability page. We see this as an ongoing effort rather than a one-time gesture, and we are open to any feedback.

Our goal is to continuously reduce and offset our footprint, support projects that genuinely help the planet, and be open about how we do it.