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Success Story
27 March 2024

How Klappir assisted Advania in achieving Science-Based Emission Targets

Advania is “The tech company with people at heart”, operating across Sweden, Norway, UK, Iceland, Finland and Denmark. With over 5,000 talents, Advania offers managed services, hardware and software, and professional services to clients in both private and public sectors. Advania’s primary goal isn't just about technology; it's about empowering people to create sustainable value.

News
19 March 2024

Navigating CSRD & ESRS Compliance - eBook

In coming years more businesses will be required to report and disclose their ESG responsibilities and associated data. To get ready the initial step is to understand the compliance criteria in Europe and how they may impact your company.

Glossary
12 March 2024

What is ISAE-3000 Revised 3rd Party Attestation

If you’ve been with us for a while, you probably know that data integrity, accuracy and completeness are vital to what we do at Klappir. You may have also gotten word that we recently completed a third party attestation of our system description controls according to the ISAE-3000 (revised) standard. If you don’t know what that means, don’t worry, this short article is for you.

Partners
5 March 2024

VECTRA International

We are pleased to welcome VECTRA International as one of our Klappir Partners. VECTRA International, a premier responsible business consultancy based in Belgium, brings 19 years of work in social responsibility to our collaborative network.

News
23 February 2024

Klappir completes ISAE 3000 type 2 reasonable assurance of system description controls

Klappir is proud to announce that it has completed its ISAE 3000 (Revised) Type 2 attestation process with Deloitte. This important milestone follows Klappir’s Type 1 attestation and system description report published in 2023 which described Klappir’s controls in the design, development and use of Klappir’s Sustainability Platform to promote data accuracy and integrity.

Partners
22 February 2024

BASICO P/S

We are pleased to welcome Basico P/S as one of our Klappir Partners. Founded in 2003, Basico has established itself as a key player in business and management consultancy, offering a range of services tailored to support corporate functions. Their expertise spans CFO Services with an emphasis on ESG reporting, as well as Legal Services, Finance IT, and HR & Payroll solutions.

News
20 February 2024

Klappir and BravoEarth join forces developing Klappir IRO

Klappir and BravoEarth have been working hard in recent months to bring to map out new EU sustainability reporting requirements and adapt their solutions to them. With Klappir IRO, a new addition to the Klappir's Sustainability Platform, users will be better able to manage policies, processes, and planning in accordance with new legal requirements.

Partners
14 February 2024

Magnetize

Magnetize, established in 2019, is a pioneering communications firm specializing in transforming sustainability into a competitive edge for B2B companies.

Article
7 February 2024

Klappir takes to the global stage with Nefco funding

Transparent sustainability reporting is paramount to help companies adopt greener practices. As obligations to report sustainability data increase, so does the need for efficient management and reporting tools. Klappir’s sustainability management software revolutionises how sustainability reporting works.

News
29 January 2024

Klappir nominated for the 2023 UT (IT) Company Award

We are proud to announce that Klappir has been nominated as UT (IT) Company of the year 2023 at the 2024 SKÝ UT Awards. We’re grateful for this recognition that highlights our commitment to using information technology to drive corporate sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Partners
25 January 2024

CoolPlanet

Klappir is excited to announce a strategic partnership with CoolPlanet, a renowned leader in decarbonisation strategies.

News
17 January 2024

Hulda Thorhallsdottir joins the Sustainability Team at Klappir

We are delighted to welcome Hulda to our team as the Customer Success Leader. Her impressive track record at Deloitte speaks volumes and makes her a valuable addition to our Customer Success team.

Glossary
12 January 2024

Understanding the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scopes

In today's environmentally conscious world, understanding the Greenhouse Gas Protocol scopes is crucial for any organization committed to sustainability.

Partners
12 January 2024

gryn

Gryn offers an advanced carbon reporting platform, focusing on automation of Scope 3 Carbon Reporting within the logistics sector. Its user-friendly interface and AI-driven insights simplify emissions management, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. By Partnering with Klappir, gryn extends its product offering, further aiding businesses in their sustainability journey.

News
14 December 2023

Holidays Are Coming

In celebration of the festive season, we want to inform you that Klappir will be closed from December 23rd, 2023, until January 1st, 2024.

Article
6 December 2023

Understanding biodiversity data - a new frontier in sustainability reporting

As a civilization, we are becoming increasingly aware of the negative impacts that various industries can have on biodiversity and ecosystems worldwide. Thankfully, we are also becoming increasingly aware of what can be done, and what needs to be done to reverse those trends.

Webinar
5 December 2023

Past event: Webinar 4 - Dive into data takeaways

Recording available. Dive into Data Takeaways, focusing on the pivotal role of data in the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, particularly in light of recent regulatory changes (CSRD/ESRS).

Webinar
30 November 2023

Past event: Webinar 3 - Dive into Due Diligence

Learn the ins and outs of conducting due diligence and creating effective surveys. Get a glimpse of the survey tool within the software and discover tips for crafting the right questions.

Webinar
28 November 2023

Past event: Webinar 2 - Dive into Double Materiality (IRO)

Delve into the multi-step process of double materiality, understand the task at hand, and learn how to get started. Get insights into IRO management systems.

Partners
9 November 2023

Norion Consult

Embark on a collaborative journey with NORION Consult, founded by CEO Bjørn Bauer in 1990, initially specializing in environmental consultancy and now leading the way in comprehensive sustainability solutions.

Partners
2 November 2023

Dizparc

We are thrilled to welcome Dizparc as a valuable member of our Partner Program. Our partnership with Dizparc offers you a unique opportunity to explore the world of digital solutions like never before. Countries served: Sweden, Poland, Norway.

Webinar
1 November 2023

Past event: Webinar Series on ESRS: Your concrete guide to ESRS, less theory, more action

Welcome to our exclusive webinar series dedicated to ESRS, designed to empower professionals like you with actionable insights and practical takeaways. At these sessions, we're all about cutting through the theory and diving into the real-world application of ESRS.

Glossary
10 October 2023

What is Double Materiality

In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, the concept of materiality is becoming increasingly crucial. Materiality in sustainability reporting is all about determining which environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors matter most to an organization and its stakeholders.

Partners
25 September 2023

BITEQ

BITEQ is a respected partner within our program, specializing in data solutions. Committed to delivering high-quality services, BITEQ distinguishes itself as a reliable business partner with a strong emphasis on trust-based customer relationships. Countries served: Denmark, Sweden.

Glossary
12 September 2023

What is a Sustainability Platform

The Sustainability Platform is a cloud-based sustainability software solution designed and developed by Klappir to help organizations manage, measure, and improve their sustainability efforts. The Sustainability Platform is used to collect, track and analyze various aspects of environmental, social, and economic performance, with the goal of reducing negative impacts on the planet and society.

Glossary
6 September 2023

What is SFDR

Dive into the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, its significance in the financial sector and investors. How does SFDR provide clearer insights into ESG.

News
28 August 2023

Klappir and Festa Networking Meeting

Klappir welcomes member companies of Festa to the company's networking meeting on the 18th September 2023, at 08:30-10:00

Article
14 June 2023

Navigating Compliance in Sustainability

The corporate responsibility environment is rapidly changing as new rules and guidelines are established. It is crucial for companies to comprehend these regulations and their implications as EU continues to place a high priority on sustainability.

Article
7 June 2023

Demystifying Materiality in Sustainability Reporting

Double materiality refers to the dual consideration of how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors impact a company's financial performance and how a company's activities influence these ESG factors in the broader world.

Article
1 May 2023

From data quality to value chain optimization: Klappir's sustainability software leads the way

For more than a decade Klappir has worked systematically to build a solid infrastructure that supports a digital ecosystem of users that support each other through the free flow of sustainability data, which will be a source of information on sustainability issues in the present and future.

Glossary
18 April 2023

What are the ESRS-standards

Central to the CSRD's mission is the implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The standards elevate sustainability reporting to the same level of significance as financial reporting.

Article
17 April 2023

The CSRD and Supply Chain Governance

Recent developments in EU regulations relating to ESG have put an increased emphasis on companies understanding and disclosing information on their supply chains and value chains.

Article
30 March 2023

Klappir helps society push towards sustainability

Emphasis on sustainability in business operations is growing, and the legal environment is developing continuously, requiring more detailed and coordinated disclosure of corporate information relating to environmental issues and other non-financial aspects.

News
30 March 2023

Annual shareholder's meeting 27. April 2023

The board of Klappir announces the Annual Shareholder's Meeting of the company which will be held 27th April 2023 at 15:00, at Café Atlanta, Hlíðasmári 3, 201 Kópavogur, Iceland.

Article
29 March 2023

Data Accuracy and Completeness in ESG Reporting.

The world of sustainability reporting is quickly maturing and the EU is leading the way. European lawmakers have realized that in order for the EU to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, the key players in the business world will all need to do their part.

Article
14 December 2022

CSRD and ESRS on the horizon

A new European legislative directive and accompanying reporting standards will obligate 49.000 companies to report in detail on their sustainability. Will you be ready?

Article
12 December 2022

Can it really be simple to collect and work with ESG data?

Data and selfless cooperation are the way forward in the green transition. The Icelandic company Klappir has shown that in its home country since 2013, and now they have brought their platform to Denmark. The platform supports companies and institutions with ESG data for their climate accounting and sustainability reporting.

Webinar
28 November 2022

View the webinar: How to strategize carbon accounting and removal

On 4 November, we hosted our first Webinar with Klimate on the topic of carbon accounting and carbon removal. With this webinar, we wanted to give you the chance to explore the decarbonization journey from carbon accounting to carbon removal and break down the steps you need to take to utilize these processes in your organization.

Glossary
23 November 2022

What is CSRD - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a regulatory framework established by the European Union. Its primary purpose is to ensure that companies provide transparent, consistent, and comparable information about their sustainability activities and impacts.

Webinar
8 November 2022

Past event: ESG statements

What is the best way to prepare and finalize sustainability statements? On 29. November, 2022 Dr. Jon Agust Thorsteinsson and Kristinn Audunsson hosted a webinar on making sustainability statements.

Webinar
7 November 2022

Past event: ESG statements (IS)

What is the best way to prepare and finalize sustainability statements? Monday, November 21, 2022 Dr. Jón Ágúst Þorsteinsson and Kristinn Auðunsson hosted a webinar on making sustainability statements. The presentation was online and is available here.

Article
26 October 2022

Scopes in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and how do you tackle Scope 3 emissions

The European Union has increasingly put emphasis on sustainability, and simultaneously developed new directives and regulations in order to unite reporting on emissions. The European Union strives to align regulations to ensure comprehensive and comparable reports, taking into account not only the companies own emissions but also those of their respective value chains.

News
24 October 2022

Past event: Online shareholder meeting of Klappir Green Solutions

The Board of Directors of Klappir Green Solutions shareholder meeting, will be held online Friday, November 18, 2022. The meeting will start at 15:00 UTC.

Webinar
4 October 2022

Past event: How to strategize carbon accounting and removal

The purpose of the webinar is to inspire companies to get started on carbon accounting and removal and give them some tools on how to strategically go about it. A short guide on the journey from calculations to offsetting. The aim is to give company’s something hands-on to take back and work on.

News
4 October 2022

Tinna Hallgrimsdottir joins the Sustainability Specialist team at Klappir

We are pleased to announce that Tinna Hallgrímsdóttir will join Klappir as a sustainability specialist. Tinna has been working in the sustainability and environmental sector for a while. She is the president of Young Environmentalists in Iceland, one of the organizers of Fridays for Future Iceland. Furthermore, she was appointed by the Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate to join the Icelandic Climate Council.

News
14 September 2022

Meet our DK sustainability team at the TechBBQ in Copenhagen

Are you interested in data-driven sustainability solutions? Our dedicated Klappir Nordic team is at the TechBBQ, were they would love to meet you.

News
16 August 2022

Klappir is expanding to new markets with financing from Nefco

Nefco, the Nordic Green Bank, has signed a convertible loan agreement with Klappir. Currently, Klappir’s software has already more than 6,000 users in Iceland and Denmark. Financing from Nefco will be used to scale up operations in Europe and North America.

Success Story
12 July 2022

Sjóvá, in har­mo­ny with so­ci­ety and the en­vi­ron­ment

Sustainability is an issue that is viewed across the ESG spectrum at Sjóvá. Climate change and natural disasters, for example, may well have a direct impact on operations. Being an insurer, Sjóvá assesses risks on a day-to-day basis. Climate risk assessments are carried out to better understand the risks caused by climate change and the impact of events such as wildfires, landslides, and floods. The aim is to mitigate the risk and enhance loss prevention.

News
30 June 2022

Klappir arrange green financing from Nordic Environment Finance Corporation

Klappir has, on the basis of its Green Financing Framework, concluded a Term Sheet with Nefco (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) on the main terms for a green loan, intended to support Klappir‘s international scale-up plans.

Success Story
23 June 2022

Reykjanesbaer increased emphasis on environmental and climate issues

The municipality Reykjanesbaer was formed by the merger of the municipalities of Keflavík, Njarðvík and Hafnir on 11 June 1994. The municipality is located on the western side of the Reykjanes peninsula. It is the fourth largest municipality in the country with a population approx. 20,380 inhabitants. At the end of 2019, the Reykjanesbær City Council approved a comprehensive ESG policy for the municipality, setting tone for the municipality's sustainability journey for the next 10 years.

Article
21 June 2022

Why organizations should evaluate their value chain

Organizations can monitor their value chain by sending out sustainability assessments. In this way, they also exercise the power they have in a good way and can subsequently choose from their value chain the companies that are most desirable for their operations when it comes to ESG aspects.

Success Story
23 May 2022

Kopavogur, data driven approach to sustainability

The municipality of Kópavogur places great emphasis on environmental issues and sustainable development is taken into account in decision-making, construction, operation, procurement and other activities on behalf of the town.

News
2 May 2022

Klappir HQ, new location in Iceland

Klappir Green Solutions HQ has moved from Armuli 6, Reykjavik to Hlidasmari 3, Kopavogur.

News
29 April 2022

New board members join Klappir

At the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 27 April 2022, two new directors joined the board: Gunnar Sigurdsson (Rapyd) and Vilborg Einarsdóttir (Bravo Earth). Jon Bjornsson (Origo) and Stefan Eyjolfsson (Air Atlanta) left the board.

Article
12 April 2022

Now is the time to start thinking about CSRD

CSRD is an EU directive which will replace and build on the NFRD in order to encourage more companies to disclose detailed and extended sustainability reports.

News
5 April 2022

Online Annual shareholder's meeting 27. April 2022

The board of Klappir announces the Annual Shareholder's Meeting of the company which will be held online on Wednesday 27 April 2022 at 16:00

Success Story
4 April 2022

Íslandsbanki a catalyst for positive social action

Íslandsbanki is a leader in financial services in Iceland. Type of products and services include savings, lending, payment services and investment banking services. The bank has an asset management focused subsidiary. The Bank lends to companies and individuals with a 25- 40% market share across all domestic business segments.

News
25 March 2022

Transparency is the key to sustainability

Since 2013, Klappir has worked with companies, municipalities and institutions to achieve success in sustainability, and in 2017, Klappir was listed on Nasdaq First North. Today, the company has more than 300 shareholders. These shareholders are entrepreneurs, families, institutional investors and individuals; parties who want to contribute to a sustainable future.

Success Story
23 March 2022

ÞG Verk a sustainability focused construction company

ÞG Verk is a comprehensive construction company that has accumulated extensive work knowledge for 20 years by building all types of structures, e.g., power plants, schools, bridges, offices and apartments and factory buildings.

News
22 March 2022

Heiða Lára joins Klappir as HR-manager

Heiða Lára Heiðarsdóttir has been hired as human resources manager at Klappir. She previously worked as HR Manager at Benchmark Genetics and before that she was HR Manager at Marorka.

Success Story
21 March 2022

Eimskip: A North-Atlantic Transporting Company Sails Into Digitized Sustainability

Eimskip currently uses the sustainability tool to create quarterly environmental statements and yearly Sustainability Statements. With the automatic collection of activity data, data origin can be traced back to the supplier.

News
17 March 2022

2021 was a great year for Klappir. Key numbers and financial statement.

The year 2021 went very well in all areas - the number of users increased by 50% during the year, which is an excellent result, and operations have all become very efficient. Our most important tasks will continue to be to increase the number of users rapidly, strengthen the company’s infrastructure and secure capital for growth.

Success Story
10 March 2022

Húsasmiðjan, constant improvement for the environment

Húsasmiðjan is the leading hardware and home improvement chain in Iceland and a leading supplier for the construction industry. It was founded in 1956, making it the oldest operating hardware store in Iceland.

News
9 March 2022

Klappir Nordic established - office opened in Copenhagen

Klappir has opened an office in Copenhagen with the name Klappir Nordic. Two employees have been hired at Klappir Nordic’s office, which is in a well-appointed building close to Islandsbrygge in Copenhagen.

Success Story
1 March 2022

Arion Bank, in harmony with the environment

Arion Bank has adopted an environment and climate policy and has in recent years made green financial services, such as green car loans, deposits and mortgages, available to its customers. In the year 2021 the Bank issued its first comprehensive green financing framework. Arion Bank is a financially robust bank which places great importance on operating responsibly in harmony with society and the environment.

News
25 February 2022

Climate Assembly for Schools in Reykjavik

The Greenscreen project (Green Penguin) was presented at the Youth Climate Assembly, as a part of raising awareness on climate issues in Reykjavík primary Schools. The Youth Climate Assembly took place in Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnarsalur on Friday 25.02.2022 from 09:00-13:00.

News
15 January 2022

Klappir supports companies on the journey to sustainability

Klappir was initially founded to design digital solutions for environmental issues for ocean-related industries. The company’s vision was to utilize large quantities of data which was being collected on paper and to digitize statutory registration processes. Data collection soon began to expand, and it now covers nearly all issues regarding environmental measurements in the operations of companies and institutions.

Success Story
14 January 2022

Hagar, a leading retailer in the Icelandic market

Hagar is a leading retailer in the Icelandic market and operates 38 stores within 2 grocery retail chains as well as 2 warehouses. Furthermore, Hagar operates through Olís 26 gas stations throughout the country, as well as 43 ÓB stations

Article
3 January 2022

Top five sustainability trends 2022

Sustainability is unquestionably one of the most important issues of our time. Pressure from stakeholders is almost tangible as the demand to become more sustainable rises. Organizations and institutions of all kinds must address sustainability if they are to survive and thrive.

News
21 December 2021

Kvika and Klappir establish a fund towards carbon neutrality

Banking firm Kvika, Kvika Asset Management and Klappir Green Solutions have signed a letter of intent for the establishment of a fund with the aim of accelerating Iceland's carbon neutrality.

News
15 December 2021

Klappir approved as a green company

International sustainability data, analytics and insights company ISS ESG has carried out an assessment on Klappir‘s operations, and confirmed their status as green. The assessment is based on the fact that over 90% of Klappir´s revenues originate from the company’s software – a sustainable platform and ecosystem that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from companies, municipalities, and public institutions. Such activities are categorized as green in the recent EU Taxonomy, which is expected to be adopted in Iceland soon.

News
2 December 2021

The Golf Union of Iceland on its way to sustainability

The Golf Union of Iceland has made an agreement with Klappir to use the sustainability platform for the union's golf clubs. The agreement is part of the implementation of the United Nations Global Goals by the Golf Union of Iceland.

News
26 November 2021

Green Penguin receives the European Entrepreneurship Award

Iskraemeco's and Klappir's Green Penguin project received the first prize in the category of supporting the sustainable transition at the European Entrepreneurship Award Ceremony held at the European Commission's Annual Assembly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Portorož.

Glossary
15 November 2021

What is the EU taxonomy

The EU Taxonomy is at the forefront of the European Union's efforts to address climate change and promote a future. It serves as a classification system that aims to identify activities that are environmentally sustainable while also guiding investors and companies towards making responsible and eco conscious decisions.

News
12 October 2021

Birta Pension Fund joins the Klappir Digital Ecosystem

Birta Pension Fund has agreed with Klappir on the implementation of software to monitor the ESG performance of the fund's portfolio

Success Story
24 August 2021

Ölgerðin - a leading beverage manufacturer takes charge of its sustainable future

Ölgerðin is a progressive manufacturing company with a history dating back more than a century. Their products are household names throughout Iceland, and the company prides itself on providing excellent customer service and high-quality products.

Article
2 June 2021

Five important environmental decisions made by companies

In my 7+ years in the environmental industry I have worked with dozens of companies, many at very different places in their sustainability journey. During my time working with those companies I’ve noticed that there are similarities between the companies that are successful in implementing environmental tools, policies and a way of thinking. I’ve listed five of the most impactful decisions, in my opinion, that successful companies have all made.

Success Story
22 April 2021

Origo, a leading IT service company with a passion for sustainability

Origo is a leading Nordic IT service company that utilizes the ingenuity of its staff to help its customers to enhance their results, success and security. Origo has more than 50 years of experience in developing and operating IT systems and services both in Iceland and Sweden.

News
24 November 2020

Klappir and Iskraemeco win first prize in Climathon Ljubljana

Throughout history, cities have been a key driver of change and innovation. But today, they play one of the most important roles in the climate crisis battle, by adopting multiple solutions to mitigate the risks and achieve carbon neutrality.

Article
5 November 2020

Advancing to the cloud from a spreadsheet

The aviation industry has had a very difficult year. We all know why. What you may not know is that many airlines and airports have spent 2020 learning how to increase efficiencies and minimize waste in order to survive this draught. Improving the use of smart technologies like IoT, automation and cloud infrastructure are the keys to the future success of the aviation industry.

News
9 October 2020

University of Iceland in collaboration with Klappir Grænar Lausnir

The University of Iceland and the company Klappir Grænar Lausnir have decided to start collaborating in the field of teaching, research, and development of methodologies to assess the sustainable development of communities and organizations on the basis of the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The collaboration is intended for the benefit of Icelandic society and its development towards sustainability.

Article
16 May 2020

7 Good Reasons to Engage in Environmental Management

At Klappir we help our clients to simplify their environmental management and reflect on the performance through environmental statements and ESG reports. The reasons more and more organisations are heading this way are manifold. Here are seven of the main gains we've witnessed from working closely with our customers.

Article
12 November 2019

GHG Protocol: Setting Organizational Boundaries

This is the second article in our series about on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Corporate Standard and the methodology behind it.

Article
4 September 2019

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Explained

Klappir’s approach to smart environmental management uses The Greenhouse Gas Protocol as a point of reference. Which, of course, sometimes leads our customers to ask: But what is the Greenhouse Gas Protocol? That’s a very good question. We decided to provide an answer once and for all in a series of articles on the topic. This is the first one. We hope you find it both useful and enjoyable.

News
22 November 2018

Announcing the Collaboration Between Klappir and ChartCo

Klappir Green Solutions and ChartCo signed a cooperative agreement yesterday. The two companies will work in close collaboration on offering international merchant shipping companies digital logbooks and various software solutions for collecting environmental data and ensuring legal compliance.