Runbox: Redefining Ethics in Tech as an Ethical Consumer Best Buy

At Runbox, we’ve spent the last 25 years operating on the principle that technology should serve humanity—not exploit it. Our commitment to sustainability, privacy, and transparency represents a core principle that defines how we serve our customers. This dedication has earned us the Ethical Consumer Best Buy designation since 2020, a rigorous independent recognition of our responsible and sustainable business practices.

Runbox is an Ethical Consumer Best Buy

Our approach stands in contrast to an industry that too often prioritizes profit over people. Many tech companies don’t just use your data—their entire business models rely on it, exploiting personal information at the expense of your privacy, the environment, and even democratic values. This unchecked collection and monetization of personal data doesn’t just undermine privacy—it erodes trust in digital systems, harms the environment through unsustainable practices, causes societal and psychological harm, and undermines the democratic values that protect individual freedoms. We believe technology should—and can—do better.

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Our Commitment to the Oslo Fjord and a Sustainable Future

At Runbox, we believe that protecting our planet is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to doing our part through sustainable practices and meaningful partnerships. We power our email servers with 100% renewable energy, ensuring our business is carbon-negative. We double-offset any operational CO₂ emissions from non-renewable sources, and we’re proud to lead by example. But our commitment extends beyond our own operations. We also actively support organizations that work to protect and restore our local and global environments, and we are pleased to announce that we support the Oslofjordens Friluftsråd (The Oslofjord Outdoor Council).

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Email the Ethical & Sustainable Way

Runbox is more than a private, secure email service – it’s email done ethically and sustainably. By choosing Runbox, you support transparency, social responsibility, and a carbon-negative digital future. Powered by renewable energy and guided by strong values, we ensure your communication leaves a minimal environmental footprint.

Our mission is to make digital communication a force for good. Together, we’re building an online world that’s trustworthy, sustainable, and principled — one email at a time.

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Runbox: The Sustainable Choice for Secure Email Services

At Runbox, we believe in a world where our digital communications can have a positive impact on the environment. Our mission is to reduce energy consumption and minimize our ecological footprint, both as an organization and as individuals. We believe that every action, including sending an email, should contribute to a sustainable future. By choosing Runbox, you’re not just using a secure email service – you’re making a conscious choice to support sustainable practices and contribute to the protection of the planet.

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