Environmental Policy
Company Name: Hockey Stick Growth LLC
Effective Date: January 01, 2026
1. Policy Statement
Hockey Stick Growth LLC (“the Company”) recognizes that rapid business growth must not come at the expense of the environment. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures long-term sustainability for our planet, our community, and our stakeholders. We believe that integrating environmental considerations into our business strategy is essential for responsible scaling.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all operations of Hockey Stick Growth LLC, including:
- Digital Infrastructure: The hosting, maintenance, and development of hockeystick.io and client-facing digital products.
- Workforce: All full-time employees, contractors, and remote team members.
- Procurement: The purchasing of hardware, software, and office supplies.
- Travel: Business-related travel and commuting.
3. Core Commitments
3.1 Digital Sustainability
As a technology-focused entity, our primary environmental impact stems from energy consumption related to data processing and storage. We commit to:
- Green Hosting: Prioritizing cloud providers and data centers that utilize 100% renewable energy or have net-zero carbon commitments.
- Efficient Code: Developing lean, efficient code for hockeystick.io to minimize data transfer sizes and server load, thereby reducing the energy required for end-users to load our services.
- Data Lifecycle Management: Regularly auditing and archiving obsolete data to reduce unnecessary storage energy consumption.
3.2 Sustainable Operations & Remote Work
To minimize the impact of our day-to-day operations, we commit to:
- Paperless First: Maintaining a "digital-by-default" workflow for contracts, billing, and internal communications to eliminate paper waste.
- Remote Efficiency: Encouraging remote work to reduce carbon emissions associated with daily commuting.
- Energy Conservation: Instructing staff to power down equipment when not in use and enabling energy-saving settings on all company-issued devices.
3.3 Hardware & E-Waste
We recognize the environmental cost of hardware manufacturing and disposal. We commit to:
- Lifecycle Extension: prioritizing the repair and upgrade of existing hardware (laptops, monitors, servers) before purchasing new equipment.
- Responsible Disposal: ensuring that all end-of-life electronics are disposed of through certified e-waste recycling partners, guaranteeing that no hazardous materials end up in landfills.
3.4 Business Travel
While connection is key to growth, we acknowledge the high carbon cost of travel. We commit to:
- Virtual First: Prioritizing video conferencing technologies for client meetings and internal collaboration.
- Essential Travel Only: Limiting physical travel to essential business needs and prioritizing low-carbon transport options (e.g., rail over air) where feasible.
4. Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Hockey Stick Growth LLC is committed to complying with all relevant local and international environmental legislation. Furthermore, we will:
- Review this Environmental Policy annually to ensure it aligns with current best practices and our company’s growth trajectory.
- Set measurable goals for carbon reduction (e.g., offsetting unavoidable emissions).
- Educate employees on sustainable practices relevant to their roles.
5. Governance
The leadership of Hockey Stick Growth LLC is responsible for the implementation of this policy. However, environmental stewardship is the responsibility of every employee. Management will provide the necessary resources and support to ensure these commitments are met.
