About us
Our storyFrom vision to impact
The story of Klappir Green Solutions hf. (Klappir) didn’t begin with a product launch or a pitch deck, it began in 2014, in the hearts and minds of two siblings, Sigrún Hildur Jónsdóttir and Þorsteinn Svanur Jónsson. As a political scientist and lawyer, respectively, their education shaped their understanding of governance, systems, and the societal shifts needed to face global environmental challenges. But more deeply, they were shaped by the home they grew up in.
Their parents, Jón Ágúst Þorsteinsson, a PhD in energy engineering, entrepreneur, and expert in process optimization, and Hildur Jónsdóttir, a psychologist devoted to social responsibility and future thinking, instilled in them values that would become the ethical and philosophical foundation of Klappir: science, compassion, and shared responsibility.
That same year, the family founded Ark Technology ehf. in Reykjavík. Its goal was ambitious: digitize environmental records in the maritime industry, replacing outdated practices with smart, connected, and regulatory, compliant software. Alongside early team member Kristján Hall, now Klappir’s CTO, the Ark team created tools that responded to growing environmental demands in shipping and port operations.
In 2015, seeing the growing need for similar tools on land, the family established KGS ehf. to develop software for municipalities, institutions, and organizations, whether legally required to report emissions or simply committed to reducing their environmental impact.
2016: Laying the Foundation
In 2016, KGS ehf. made two key acquisitions:
- Ark Technology ehf., their maritime-focused company
- DataDrive ehf., a fleet management firm focused on sustainable transportation (aligned with UN SDG 13: Climate Action)
This strategic merger marked the formal birth of Klappir Green Solutions hf., combining environmental reporting, mobility solutions, and digital sustainability tools into a unified Sustainability Platform. DataDrive’s expertise in monitoring vehicle fuel consumption enhanced Klappir’s ability to track scope 1 emissions and fleet-related data, essential for full-spectrum ESG reporting.
With a new name and a broadened mission, Klappir began growing its technical and advisory teams.
2017: Going public with a purpose
In the fall of 2017, Klappir was listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Iceland.
This wasn’t just a financial milestone; it was an invitation for society to co-own the sustainability journey. With over 300 shareholders today, Klappir was built on the belief that real change requires collective responsibility.
2019: New Tools & Impact
In 2019, Klappir expanded again, this time acquiring Stiki ehf., developers of: RM Studio, a system safety and risk management tool (STPA methodology) Heilsumat, software supporting home healthcare services in Iceland, contributing to UN SDG 3: Health and Well-Being
These products deepened Klappir’s portfolio in safety, healthcare, and environmental reporting. While most of the Stiki team has since moved on, key support roles remain active through contractors, ensuring continuity for clients.
2020: Navigating the Pandemic & Work Evolution
When COVID-19 arrived in March 2020, Klappir quickly adapted, splitting staff into smaller groups and shifting to remote work rotations. These changes not only safeguarded health but laid the groundwork for a more flexible working culture.
That same spring, Klappir moved into a shared workspace in Reykjavík, embracing a collaborative model. But by 2022, the growing team needed a more tailored space. The company relocated to a bright, modern headquarters at Hlíðasmári 3 in Kópavogur, with open layouts and a canteen to enhance both productivity and employee well-being.
2021: Klappir Nordic established
In late 2021 and early 2022, Klappir expanded internationally with the launch of Klappir Nordic in Copenhagen. Located in BLOXHUB, a Nordic innovation hub, the new branch focused on sales and marketing, anchoring Klappir's ambitions for the region with Isabelle Broddén hired accordingly by the business development team.
Klappir undertook a brand refresh in 2021, retaining its name but unveiling a new visual identity aligned with its evolving purpose and global presence.
2025: Nasdaq listing outside Iceland
A Nasdaq listing outside Iceland is planned for 2025, signaling the next phase of growth.
The Klappir story
From 2014 we have been continuously improving our Sustainability Platform. We focus on robust and transparent data recording, data management, asset management and digital twin, analytics, insights, accounting and disclosure of sustainability statements. We also focus on our customers' ability to cooperate in one digital ecosystem by sharing sustainability data and information with each other.
From having 50 customers in 2015 we now have more than 700 customers utilizing some of our Platform features or all of them. These customers are from various industries like aviation, shipping, banking, financial, retail and real estate as an example. Therefore Klappir has an extensive knowledge of the challenges these industries are facing and has the tools and methodology to support its customers toward a more sustainable future.
We focus on society and try our utmost to enable people to cooperate and support each other on the basis of SDG 17. No one can solve the challenges alone, only through cooperation can we support our society to become more sustainable. We work closely with our customers to enhance their user experience. We aim to provide our customers with solid support and assistance while working with our software.
The company is Icelandic in origin and Iceland is our home market. Over the years we have developed close relations with the industries and municipalities in Iceland. The collaboration applies to both technical and methodological development, where ideas are shared and good proposals end in our roadmap.
After a few years of operation the idea emerged of inviting the general public to have an impact, through Klappir, on the development of society towards greater sustainability. Therefore we listed Klappir in 2017 on Iceland Nasdaq, First North market. Now we have more than 300 shareholders and we invite people to consider the possibility of having sustainability impact on society by join us and become shareholders.
Our mission
Our mission is to bring clarity to the world of sustainability through the ongoing development of our smart Sustainability Platform.
We are passionate about helping customers manage their sustainability efforts by facilitating their access to accurate, real-time sustainability data that is easy to organise, analyse and act upon.
What does Klappir mean?
Klappir is an Icelandic word that means “bedrock”. Our founders chose the name to represent our purpose - to be the rock that our customers can hold onto while they navigate the often complicated and loosely structured world of sustainability.
People and cultureOur people
We are a diverse group of people with a shared passion for sustainability!
We are innovative
We connect people using our platform to create a digital sustainability ecosystem that make sustainability readily available. Our world-class Sustainability Platform helps businesses and organizations approach sustainability in innovative, new ways.
We are professional
We approach our customers and the subject matter with professionalism and respect.
We are caring
We truly care for our customers and inspire them to go beyond their sustainability goals.