Dutch startup challenges German search giant with sustainable alternative

Infrastructure over compensation

GreenPT Search sets itself apart with three core principles that emphasize authentic sustainability over reliance on carbon offsets. The company operates all servers on certified renewable energy within European data centers, avoiding large-scale data farms that depend on carbon compensation schemes. When users engage AI features, they utilize GreenPT's proprietary, energy-efficient models rather than the more resource-intensive APIs offered by major language model providers. By default, the platform delivers standard web results, offering AI summarization as an opt-in feature for those who need it.

"Users worldwide are becoming more discerning and demand transparency in green initiatives," states Robert Keus, spokesperson for GreenPT. "They deserve a search engine built on sustainable practices from the ground up, not one that offsets its carbon footprint after the fact."

Designed for conscious consumers

The launch addresses a global shift in consumer awareness, as users increasingly recognize greenwashing tactics and demand accountability. Environmentally conscious consumers want clear information about where their data is processed and how AI algorithms operate. GreenPT highlights these infrastructure details as the verifiable foundation of its environmental claims.

The user experience prioritizes efficiency: standard searches bypass AI processing entirely, delivering immediate web results. A single click enables AI summarization when deeper content analysis is needed. GreenPT ensures privacy and transparency—collecting no personal data, displaying no advertisements, and prioritizing relevance in search results—all within a framework designed for stringent data protection.

Global accessibility with European hosting

GreenPT Search is accessible at search.greenpt.ai, providing a platform hosted entirely on European green energy with full GDPR compliance and EU data residency. This approach appeals to users worldwide who value both environmental responsibility and robust data protection, regardless of their location.