Atmosfair

Atmosfair is an independent German non-profit organization which offers offsets for greenhouse gases emitted by aircraft, cruise ships, long-distance coaches, and events.

[2] Its sole shareholder, the Stiftung Zukunftsfähigkeit (Foundation for Sustainability), was born from a joint research project by the Federal Ministry of the Environment and the organization Germanwatch.

[5] Calculations also include climate-relevant emissions other than carbon dioxide, such as nitrogen oxides and sooty particles, which contribute to the greenhouse effect, especially at high altitudes (e.g. through ozone buildup or condensation trails).

Atmosfair's policy does not provide for the inclusion of Verified Emission Reduction (VERs), as they do not require the liability of an external auditor.

[10] Beyond flights and cruise ships, Atmosfair also offers carbon offsets for events such as conferences or conventions (MICE).

Climate change mitigation projects and technology purchases led on behalf of customers are an additional source of revenue.

[23] The advisory board, made by representatives of the Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), acts to ensure the organization's compliance with the standards stated in the annual reports.