At JobRunr, we build background job processing software with purpose. From day one, we’ve followed a simple principle: leave the world better than we found it.
We believe it’s our responsibility to give back — not just with our code, but through how we run our company.
Why we do it 🌍
We live by the Boy Scout Rule: “Leave the campsite cleaner than you found it.” That mindset influences everything — from how we structure our codebase, to how we treat our customers, and how we give back to the planet.
Every JobRunr license, every feature we develop, every design choice — it’s all a chance to do things better and more responsibly.
What We’ve Done So Far 🌱
Here are some of the ways we’ve already made a difference:
- Planted over 15,000 trees via #TeamTrees — thanks to our JobRunr Pro customers 💚
- 100% solar-powered build servers, running on PV panels installed at our founder’s home
- 5% of our yearly revenue committed to environmental causes — that’s five times more than the standard for 1% for the Planet members
What We’re Doing Next 🌿
💸 Going Beyond 1%
JobRunr is part of 1% for the Planet — but we don’t just donate and call it a day. We choose partners that align with our values and actually move the needle for the planet.
🌊 River Cleanup
We love how River Cleanup tackles plastic pollution head-on by involving communities, shifting mindsets, and driving structural change. Their mission to clean rivers before waste reaches the ocean felt like a no-brainer for us. It’s hands-on, measurable, and exactly the kind of focused impact we want to be part of.
🌳 Treeapp
Treeapp stood out to us because they make reforestation scalable and smart. With transparency, local community involvement, and solid reporting, they help companies like us plant trees with real long-term impact. It’s not just about numbers — it’s about planting the right trees, in the right places, for the right reasons.
🌤️ Making Our Software Greener
We’re also taking a closer look at how our code runs and how it can do less environmental harm.
Our biggest update this year will be: Carbon-aware scheduling: Running jobs when renewable energy is most available
🤝 Challenging Our Peers
We challenge other software companies to do the same. Whether it’s 1% or 5%, every contribution makes a difference.
You don’t have to start big:
- Choose green hosting
- Offset your company emissions
- Make charitable giving a line item in your budget
Our Promise 💚
This is core to how we operate JobRunr. We’ll keep planting trees. We’ll keep cleaning rivers. And we’ll keep writing efficient, low-impact software.
We’ll also keep sharing our journey — not to brag, but to inspire. Because if we can do this as a lean, developer-first company, others can too.
Want to support the mission?
👉 Try JobRunr Pro — every license has an impact on the planet 👉 Or just get in touch to share your thoughts or initiatives
Let’s build software that leaves the world better than we found it.
