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2026/05/27
Avallain’s Environmental Impact Statement highlights the company’s commitment to reducing environmental impact, advancing responsible AI practices and embedding sustainability across every layer of its operations.
Avallain Commits to Reducing Environmental Impact Through Responsible AI and Sustainable Operations
St. Gallen, May 2026 – Avallain has published its Environmental Impact Statement, outlining the company’s long-term approach to sustainability across its operations, digital product development, infrastructure and AI strategy. The statement reinforces Avallain’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while continuing to deliver responsible, accessible and sustainable digital education solutions.
A Responsible Approach to AI in Education
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into teaching and learning, Avallain recognises both the opportunities and environmental responsibilities associated with these technologies.
The statement outlines the company’s commitment to developing AI solutions that balance innovation with sustainability. This includes:
- Avoiding resource-intensive image and video generation features that do not support meaningful educational outcomes
- Using energy-efficient AI models tailored to specific educational tasks
- Prioritising renewable energy-powered data centres
- Embedding environmental considerations into its responsible AI framework
Avallain also acknowledges the broader environmental challenges associated with AI infrastructure, including energy consumption, water use and e-waste generation, while advocating for smarter, more sustainable AI approaches across the industry.
‘Technology companies have a responsibility to ensure innovation is aligned with long-term environmental sustainability. Our goal is to continue building powerful digital education solutions while making responsible choices about how those technologies are designed, deployed and maintained,’ said Alexis Walter, Managing Director at Avallain.
Investing in Renewable Energy and Emissions Reduction
As part of its emissions reduction strategy, Avallain has established internal processes to track greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories.
The company is also investing directly in renewable energy generation through the Solarify initiative. Since 2023, Avallain has purchased photovoltaic panels installed at multiple locations across Switzerland, contributing to verified solar energy production and reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
Current solar investments include more than 100 photovoltaic panels installed across multiple locations in Switzerland, contributing to verified renewable energy generation and supporting Avallain’s long-term emissions reduction goals.
These initiatives form part of Avallain’s broader commitment to supporting long-term net-zero goals through measurable and transparent action.
Aligning with International Sustainability Standards
Avallain is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact and aligns its operations with the organisation’s Ten Principles, which cover human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
The company has also undertaken an independent sustainability assessment through EcoVadis, evaluating its performance across Environment, Ethics, Labour & Human Rights and Sustainable Procurement. The first assessment was completed in 2024 and forms part of an ongoing process to strengthen future sustainability initiatives, improve reporting practices and identify additional areas for long-term improvement.
Sustainable Digital Product Design
As a provider of digital education technology, Avallain recognises the environmental impact associated with digital products and infrastructure.
The Environmental Impact Statement highlights several principles guiding the company’s approach to sustainable product development, including:
- Designing lightweight digital applications that reduce energy consumption
- Supporting accessibility and digital inclusion
- Optimising software performance on older and lower-powered devices
- Reducing technical obsolescence through backward compatibility and modular design
By embedding sustainability into the software development lifecycle, Avallain aims to reduce operational impact while supporting more inclusive access to digital learning worldwide.
‘Sustainability in digital product design is not only about reducing environmental impact. It is also about creating technologies that are efficient, accessible and built to last, while empowering users responsibly and contributing to positive social impact. Our goal is for sustainability considerations to become part of every design and development decision we make,’ said Pablo Sio, Product Design Lead and Sustainability Ambassador at Avallain.
Building Sustainability Awareness Across the Organisation
The statement also outlines Avallain’s ongoing investment in sustainability education and awareness initiatives for employees and partners.
Training programmes include the internal ‘Understanding Digital Products Sustainability’ course delivered through Avallain Magnet, as well as Climate Fresk workshops focused on climate science and environmental responsibility.
In addition, annual sustainability training is delivered to employees, contractors and relevant personnel, covering topics such as:
- Climate science and global climate policy
- Sustainability regulations and legal frameworks
- Workplace sustainability strategies
- Avallain’s governance and public commitments
These initiatives aim to ensure that sustainability remains integrated into day-to-day decision-making and organisational culture.
Looking Ahead
Avallain describes sustainability as an ongoing journey that requires continuous improvement, transparency and collaboration.
The company’s future priorities include refining emissions tracking, strengthening environmental and social policies, expanding sustainability training initiatives and continuing investment in renewable energy and efficient digital infrastructure.
Through these efforts, Avallain aims to contribute to a more responsible and sustainable future for digital education while continuing to support educators, institutions and learners worldwide.
Download the Environmental Impact Statement
Read Avallain’s full Environmental Impact Statement to learn more about our approach to responsible AI, sustainable digital product design, renewable energy investment and long-term environmental commitments.
About Avallain
For more than two decades, Avallain has enabled publishers, institutions and educators to create and deliver world-class digital education products and programmes. Our award-winning solutions include Avallain Author, an AI-powered authoring tool, Avallain Magnet, a peerless LMS with integrated AI, and TeacherMatic, a ready-to-use AI toolkit created for and refined by educators.
Our technology meets the highest standards with accessibility and human-centred design at its core. Through Avallain Intelligence, our framework for the responsible use of AI in education, we empower our clients to unlock AI’s full potential, applied ethically and safely. Avallain is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified and a participant in the United Nations Global Compact.
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