# Storj Embraces Carbon Footprint Transparency

**URL:** <https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-embraces-carbon-footprint-transparency/25967>\
**Category:** Product Discussions\
**Tags:** official-blog\
**Created:** [April 26, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-embraces-carbon-footprint-transparency/25967 "2024-04-26T03:44:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![Alexey](https://storj.bcdn.literatehosting.com/user_avatar/forum.storj.io/alexey/32/41_2.png) [@Alexey](https://forum.storj.io/u/Alexey)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-embraces-carbon-footprint-transparency/25967/1 "2024-04-26T03:44:57Z")

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> **[Storj Embraces Carbon Footprint Transparency](https://www.storj.io/blog/storj-embraces-carbon-footprint-transparency)**
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> In an era where data storage is not just a necessity but a backbone of corporate operations, choosing a storage provider like Storj not only aligns with technical and budget requirements but also with a commitment to environmental stewardship.

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**Author:** ![stuberman](https://storj.bcdn.literatehosting.com/user_avatar/forum.storj.io/stuberman/32/1124_2.png) [@stuberman](https://forum.storj.io/u/stuberman)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-embraces-carbon-footprint-transparency/25967/2 "2024-04-26T12:35:51Z")

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So the reduction of carbon is based on the assumption that SNOs are using excess HDD capacity instead of buying new HDDs?

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**Author:** ![Alexey](https://storj.bcdn.literatehosting.com/user_avatar/forum.storj.io/alexey/32/41_2.png) [@Alexey](https://forum.storj.io/u/Alexey)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-embraces-carbon-footprint-transparency/25967/3 "2024-04-26T12:42:04Z")

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Yes, and not buying any additional hardware.

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**Author:** ![Alexey](https://storj.bcdn.literatehosting.com/user_avatar/forum.storj.io/alexey/32/41_2.png) [@Alexey](https://forum.storj.io/u/Alexey)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.storj.io/t/storj-embraces-carbon-footprint-transparency/25967/5 "2024-04-26T12:45:40Z")

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What do you mean? Please, elaborate.  
We do not have any undercover messages if you mean that.