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Environmental Responsibility
Fewer Emissions.
More Responsibility.
Our goal is clear: no later than the end of 2027, we aim to make the development and operation of our apps verifiably greenhouse-gas-neutral. We are currently assessing our progress toward that goal in a transparent way.
At Protectstar™, we take a holistic approach to protection—for people, data, and the environment. Great security software should protect without slowing devices down, collecting unnecessary data, or wasting resources. That is why we build our solutions to run efficiently, remain independent, and stay as lean as possible.
We look at the entire life cycle of our apps—from the initial concept through development and operation to everyday use. Instead of broad promises, we focus on concrete action: in product design, infrastructure, our internal processes, and wherever unavoidable emissions call for additional measures.
More Power for You. Less Power for Apps.
More Power for You. Less Power for Apps.
Apps are digital—but not impact-free. They require computing power, storage, data transfer, and therefore energy. That is why, from the very beginning of development, we focus on using hardware and software as efficiently as possible.
Our security apps are designed to minimize battery and processor use. They focus on essential functions, stay lean, and are built to run efficiently even on older devices.
We prioritize simple installation, clear workflows, and reduced data requirements. Less overhead means lower consumption—and more performance for you.
Efficient Infrastructure. Renewable Energy.
Efficient Infrastructure. Renewable Energy.
Where substantial computing power is required, we shift workloads to energy-efficient data centers instead of placing unnecessary strain on user devices.
This allows products like Antivirus AI or Firewall AI to perform compute-intensive analysis on the server side while your device stays fast, responsive, and efficient.
For this infrastructure, we rely on data centers powered by renewable electricity and certified to recognized ISO standards. Modern hardware, efficient cooling, and optimized processes further help reduce energy consumption and waste heat.
Internally, we also work with resource efficiency in mind—using energy-efficient laptops, digital workflows, and as little paper as possible.
Thanks to iShredder™.
Keep Devices in Use Longer.
Thanks to iShredder™.
Keep Devices in Use Longer.
The most sustainable device is often the one that is used longer, passed on, or properly recycled.
With iShredder™, we help you securely prepare smartphones, tablets, hard drives, and other storage media for resale, reuse, or recycling. Reliable data erasure makes it easier and safer to extend the life of devices.
iShredder™ is based on internationally recognized security standards and is also designed for efficient processing. This allows us to combine privacy, data security, and responsible resource use.
Because privacy is central to us, we do not collect unnecessary usage data in the process. That aligns with our principle: as much protection as necessary, as little data collection as possible.
Reducing Emissions.
Strengthening Forests.
Reducing Emissions.
Strengthening Forests.
For us, a credible environmental strategy begins with avoiding and reducing our own emissions.
At the same time, we know that not everything can be avoided immediately. That is why we also support projects that protect forests, promote reforestation, and strengthen ecosystems.
Forests absorb and store CO₂, stabilize water cycles, create habitats, and contribute to a healthy climate. That is why Protectstar™ supports measures that protect and restore nature.
We see these contributions as a complement—not a substitute—for the ongoing reduction of our own emissions.
Bee Sponsorship
Buzz With Us!
Bee Sponsorship
Buzz With Us!
For us, environmental responsibility means more than energy and emissions. Biodiversity deserves protection, too.
That is why we support a small beekeeping operation in Germany’s Black Forest, helping to promote bee-friendly beekeeping practices, sustainable agriculture, and the protection of vital pollinators.
Every day, bees make an enormous contribution to natural ecosystems and to the pollination of many wild and cultivated plants. Through this commitment, we want to help ensure that sustainable local agriculture receives visible and meaningful support.
Transparency by the End of 2027.
No later than the end of 2027, we aim to back up our goal with robust evidence: clear system boundaries, traceable data, and continuous improvement.
In doing so, we focus in particular on emissions from product development, cloud and IT infrastructure, devices, travel, office space, and remote work.
Where we have already made concrete progress, we will continue to build on it. Where data is still missing, we will close those gaps. This is not a blanket claim, but a transparent and traceable path.
Protectstar™ stands for protection that thinks ahead: digital, human, and responsible.
Creative.
Flexible.
Remote Work.
Creative.
Flexible.
Remote Work.
Remote work is not a trend at Protectstar™; it has been part of how we work since the company was founded in 2004.
As a result, we need less office space, reduce commuting, and avoid a large share of traditional business travel. Where in-person meetings are not necessary, we rely on digital collaboration. When travel is required, we prefer rail over air and use electric vehicles where appropriate.
We do not assess remote work in blanket terms, but realistically. In addition to the travel we avoid, we also account for the additional emissions that can arise when working from home. That is exactly why we are developing a transparent emissions inventory that properly captures this area as well.
Our Website: Designed for
Energy Efficiency.
Our Website: Designed for
Energy Efficiency.
Sustainability does not stop with our apps. We design our website to be as resource-efficient as possible, too.
We reduce data volume, optimize load times, and avoid unnecessary bloat. This saves energy on servers, across networks, and on user devices—while improving the user experience at the same time.
Here, too, the same principle applies: efficiency is not a side effect; it is part of good digital design.