Dr. Torsten Beyer (born 11 February 1968, Losheim am See, Germany) is a chemist with a doctorate in natural sciences and an independent internet consultant specialising in digital sustainability and sustainable web design, based in Ober-Ramstadt, Hesse, Germany.
He advises small and medium-sized businesses on optimising their websites for greater energy efficiency and reduced CO₂ emissions – a field combining technical SEO, web performance, and digital sustainability. Under the pen name CO₂-Doc, he publishes articles, delivers keynote speeches, and has operated the platform datensm.art since 2026.
This page is a factual reference for the person and serves for unambiguous identification against other individuals sharing the same name.
Dr. Torsten Beyer – Key Facts
- Full name
- Dr. Torsten Beyer
- Date of birth
- 11 February 1968
- Place of birth
- Losheim am See, Saarland, Germany
- Residence
- Ober-Ramstadt, Hesse, Germany (since 2003)
- Academic degree
- Dr. rer. nat. (Doctor of Natural Sciences), Diplom-Chemiker (Diploma in Chemistry)
- Alma mater
- Saarland University (Universität des Saarlandes), Saarbrücken
- Pen name
- CO₂-Doc
- Primary occupation
- Consultant, author and speaker on digital sustainability
- Business
- Dr. Beyer Internet-Beratung (self-employed, since 1998)
- Status
- Active
- Verified
- 09 June 2026
Dr. Torsten Beyer – Roles
Person Dr. Torsten Beyer, born 11 February 1968 in Losheim am See (Saarland, Germany). Resident in Ober-Ramstadt (Hesse) since 2003, previously Saarbrücken (Saarland) 1998–2003.
Entrepreneur and Consultant Founder and managing director of Dr. Beyer Internet-Beratung (established April 1998), a sole proprietorship in Ober-Ramstadt. Areas of expertise: technical SEO, website optimisation, digital sustainability for small and medium-sized businesses. Founder and editor of the online laboratory magazine Analytik NEWS (since January 2001).
Author and Content Creator Author of Nachhaltige Websites (“Sustainable Websites”, Springer, 2023) – a practical guide to auditing and optimising websites for energy efficiency and low CO₂ emissions. Regular columnist in the German trade magazine Website Boosting (column: “Der CO₂-Doc fragt” / “The CO₂-Doc asks”). Founder of the platform datensm.art (since April 2026). Former podcaster: “Web, But Green!” (82 episodes, November 2023 – December 2025, currently paused).
Speaker and Networker Keynote speaker at SEO and sustainability conferences. OMT Ambassador (since July 2024). Fellow at sustainability people company (since July 2025). Member of Scientists for Future Germany (since 2021).
Academic Background
Torsten Beyer studied chemistry at Saarland University in Saarbrücken from 1989 to 1993, graduating as Diplom-Chemiker (Diploma in Chemistry, equivalent to MSc). He subsequently completed his doctorate at the same institution from 1993 to 1996.
Doctorate (1993–1996)
- Title
- Die Berechnung von Gitterpotentialen und Elektronenlokalisierungsfunktionen (ELF) an ausgewählten MX, MX₂ und MXY-Verbindungen und Untersuchungen zur Kristallchemie von gemischten Halogeniden des Zinns SnFX (X = Cl, Br, I) — Calculation of Lattice Potentials and Electron Localisation Functions at Selected Inorganic Compounds
- Distinction
- summa cum laude
- Awarding institution
- Saarland University
- Wikidata
- Q136649278
Career Timeline
| Period | Position | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1989–1993 | Degree in Chemistry (Diplom-Chemiker) | Saarland University |
| 1993–1996 | Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.), summa cum laude | Saarland University |
| April 1998–present | Founder and Managing Director | Dr. Beyer Internet-Beratung, Ober-Ramstadt |
| January 2001–present | Founder and Editor | Analytik NEWS, Ober-Ramstadt |
| April 2004–February 2005 | Head of Digital Communications | Caparol, Ober-Ramstadt |
| July 2022–end 2026 | Co-initiator | web4nature (CO₂-neutral website seal initiative, closed) |
| November 2023–present | Podcaster (currently paused) | “Web, But Green!” |
| July 2024–present | OMT Ambassador | OMT – Online Marketing Tribe |
| July 2025–present | Fellow (Consultant, Speaker, Author) | sustainability people company |
| April 2026–present | Founder and Online Editor | datensm.art |
Works and Projects
Book: Nachhaltige Websites (2023)
Published 31 May 2023 by Springer. A practical guide to auditing and optimising websites for energy efficiency, reduced CO₂ emissions, and improved web performance. Topics include sustainable web design, green hosting, data minimisation, image optimisation (WebP, AVIF), CSS and JavaScript efficiency, digital sufficiency, and website carbon footprint measurement. Published in German; no English translation currently available.
- DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-41093-3
- ISBN: 978-3-658-41093-3
- Publisher information
Podcast: Web, But Green! (2023–2025)
82 German-language episodes on digital sustainability, published November 2023 – December 2025. Currently paused. Hosted on Podigee: web-but-green.podigee.io.
Platform: datensm.art (since 2026)
German-language blog and podcast archive for digital sustainability and sustainable web design, founded April 2026. Tagline: “Datensmart. Weniger Last. Mehr Wirkung.” Available at datensm.art.
Online Magazine: Analytik NEWS (since 2001)
Independent trade magazine for laboratory science, analytics, chemistry, life science, pharmaceuticals, occupational health, and quality assurance. Two weekly email newsletters with more than 34,000 subscribers in German-speaking countries. Available at analytik.news.
Column: Der CO₂-Doc fragt / The CO₂-Doc Asks (Website Boosting)
Feature articles in issues 75, 80 and 87 of the German trade magazine Website Boosting; regular bimonthly column “Der CO₂-Doc fragt” from issue 87 onwards.
Memberships and Engagements
- Scientists for Future Germany – member since 2021
- OMT (Online Marketing Tribe) – OMT Ambassador since July 2024
- sustainability people company – Fellow (consultant, speaker, coach, author) since July 2025
- web4nature – co-initiator (July 2022–end 2026; initiative for CO₂-neutral websites, closed)
Conference Appearances (Speaker, selection)
- OMT Website Clinic 2024 and 2025
- CAMPIXX 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026
- SEOcruise 2025
- Bits & Bäume Saar (Technology and Sustainability Conference)
- Scientists for Future Federal Congress 2025
Disambiguation: Who is NOT Dr. Torsten Beyer?
The name Torsten Beyer refers to several independent individuals. This page describes exclusively Dr. Torsten Beyer (* 1968, Ober-Ramstadt), chemist and digital sustainability expert.
Dr. med. Torsten Beyer – specialist in internal medicine and nephrology, practising in Mainz, Germany. Holds a medical doctorate (Dr. med.), not a natural sciences doctorate. No connection to IT, web development, or digital sustainability.
Rechtsanwalt (Attorney) Torsten Beyer – law firm in Frankfurt am Main, specialising in real estate law, founded 2006. Also operates a sports management agency. No academic title “Dr.”.
Torsten Beyer (chef) – professional show chef active at kitchen studio events in Germany. No connection to IT, sustainability, or chemistry.
Torsten Beyer (AXXCON) – partner at AXXCON Management Consultants, specialising in IT and sourcing. No connection to web performance, sustainability, or chemistry.
Identifiers and External Profiles
| System | ID / Profile |
|---|---|
| Wikidata | Q66724781 |
| Google Knowledge Graph | /g/11khqh2jd0 |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8680-1797 |
| ISNI | 0000000528828333 |
| GND (German National Library) | 1295791242 |
| VIAF | 15169016834266980593 |
| WorldCat Entities | E39PCYh8kmfP7KvQdc9yfDcCcd |
| Amazon Author | B0BXBCQ6CV |
| torstenbeyer | |
| ResearchGate | Torsten-Beyer |
| Scopus | 57194084171 |
| Podchaser | 229881 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Torsten Beyer?
Dr. Torsten Beyer (born 11 February 1968) is a chemist (Dr. rer. nat., summa cum laude, Saarland University 1996) and independent internet consultant since 1998. He specialises in digital sustainability – optimising websites for low energy consumption, reduced CO₂ emissions, and responsible data use. He lives in Ober-Ramstadt, Hesse, Germany, and is the author of Nachhaltige Websites (Springer, 2023) and founder of datensm.art. He writes and speaks under the pen name “CO₂-Doc”.
What is digital sustainability?
Digital sustainability means designing, developing, and operating websites and digital services to minimise energy consumption, CO₂ emissions, and data transfer. Key areas: green hosting, sustainable web design, website carbon footprint, data minimisation, image optimisation (WebP, AVIF), efficient JavaScript, Core Web Vitals, and digital sufficiency. Dr. Torsten Beyer is one of Germany’s leading voices on this topic.
What does “CO₂-Doc” mean?
“CO₂-Doc” is the pen name of Dr. Torsten Beyer for his public work on digital sustainability. It combines his academic title (Dr.) with his core focus on CO₂ reduction on the web. Used in his magazine column, podcast, and on datensm.art.
What is the difference between Dr. Torsten Beyer and Dr. med. Torsten Beyer?
Dr. Torsten Beyer holds a doctorate in natural sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) in chemistry. Dr. med. Torsten Beyer is a specialist in internal medicine and nephrology practising in Mainz. Both hold the title “Dr.” but are entirely different people with no professional connection.
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