atmosfair
Atmosfair: A Pioneer Organization in Climate Protection
editAbout Us
editAtmosfair is a non-profit GmbH that was founded in 2004 from a research project of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, in close collaboration with the environmental organization Germanwatch and the forum anders reisen. The organization's headquarters is located in Bonn, with an office in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of atmosfair is the compensation and reduction of climate-damaging greenhouse gases. The company selflessly and directly advocates for climate protection, aiming to minimize the impacts of air travel and other CO₂-emitting activities. Transparency, accuracy, and quality are the central values that atmosfair pursues in all its activities.
Key Products and Services
editAtmosfair offers a variety of services aimed at compensating for and reducing CO₂ emissions:
- Climate Compensation: Atmosfair enables individuals and companies to offset CO₂ emissions from air travel, long-distance bus trips, hotel stays, and events by investing in renewable energy projects and energy efficiency technologies.
- Synthetic Aviation Fuels: Since 2021, atmosfair has been producing synthetic aviation fuel ("fairfuel") using the Power-to-Liquid process, which is made from electricity from renewable sources, carbon dioxide, and water.
- Climate Protection Consulting: The company advises and supports businesses and institutions on their path to decarbonized economies.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editAtmosfair is engaged in various sustainability initiatives:
- Renewable Energy: By expanding renewable energy projects in developing countries, atmosfair contributes to sustainable development and the reduction of greenhouse gases.
- Technology Transfer: The technology transfer within the compensation projects promotes the use of modern, environmentally friendly technologies in the host countries.
- Awareness Raising: Atmosfair raises consumer awareness of the climate-damaging effects of certain products and activities and promotes conscious behavior in dealing with CO₂ emissions.
Recognitions and Standards
editAtmosfair has received numerous recognitions and awards, including:
- Test Winner at Stiftung Warentest: Multiple times awarded as the best provider for CO₂ compensation.
- Studies and Rankings: Rated as "very good" and "highly recommended" in studies by the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, Tufts University, Graz University, and the British environmental magazine "BBC Wildlife".
- Transparency and Administration: Atmosfair is primarily funded through donations and climate protection contributions, with less than 10% of revenues used for administrative costs. The organization is a signatory of the Initiative for Transparent Civil Society and is monitored by independent auditors and a supervisory board.
Atmosfair continuously strives for the highest standards in transparency, accuracy, and quality, making it a trusted partner in the fight against climate change.