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Case studies

Carbon pricing creates a practical decision-making tool for staircase manufacturer Stepsta

Stepsta built sustainability in from day one and found a more effective path to climate impact together with Atmoz

15 Jun 2026·6 min read

Regulations & reporting

15 articles

CSRD, ESRS, VSME, CBAM and the rules shaping disclosure.

Regulations & reporting
Differences between carbon vs. biodiversity footprints

Differences between carbon vs. biodiversity footprints

A carbon footprint measures greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change, while a biodiversity footprint assesses the impact of human activities on ecosystems and species. Although distinct, the two are closely connected: actions like deforestation worsen both climate chang

7 Jan 2026·4 min read
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Why the GHG protocol categorises emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3

Why the GHG protocol categorises emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol classifies emissions into Scope 1, 2 and 3 to ensure organizations measure their total climate impact in a consistent, complete and comparable way. Scope 1 covers direct emissions, Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy, and Scop

7 Jan 2026·4 min read
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The essential glossary of carbon offsetting

The essential glossary of carbon offsetting

Carbon offsetting is a crucial tool in the journey to net zero, but the terminology around it can sometimes feel overwhelming. To help you navigate some of the key concepts, we’ve put together a glossary of common terms. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking for a refresher,

7 Jan 2026·4 min read
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The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol explained: A guide to the global carbon accounting standard

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol explained: A guide to the global carbon accounting standard

The GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol) is the world’s most widely used framework for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), it provides s

29 Oct 2025·6 min read
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How the Green Claims Directive will reshape sustainability marketing

How the Green Claims Directive will reshape sustainability marketing

Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” - it’s a business imperative. But with the rise of green marketing comes the risk of greenwashing: claims about environmental performance that don’t hold up under scrutiny. Enter the EU Green Claims Directive, an upcoming piece of legi

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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NSRS or VSME? Finding the right sustainability reporting standard for your SME

NSRS or VSME? Finding the right sustainability reporting standard for your SME

Choosing between the VSME and NSRS depends on several factors specific to your business, including regional focus, regulatory requirements, and the complexity of your sustainability efforts. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide:

23 Oct 2025·2 min read
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DMA: A new lens for growth, innovation, and strategic clarity

DMA: A new lens for growth, innovation, and strategic clarity

Double materiality isn’t just a part of your sustainability toolkit, it’s a mindset shift. It’s a powerful lens that allows companies to see their business from a new angle: one that reveals not only where you are vulnerable, but where your greatest opportunities lie.

23 Oct 2025·2 min read
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Choosing the right sustainability certifications for your business

Choosing the right sustainability certifications for your business

In today’s world, sustainability is a business imperative. Certifications, ratings, and disclosures can help demonstrate your commitment to environmental and social responsibility, but choosing the right ones can be challenging. This guide outlines how to evaluate the relevance o

23 Oct 2025·4 min read
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CSRD wiki - what to expect in 2025

CSRD wiki - what to expect in 2025

As we enter the year of 2025, businesses across the EU-and beyond-are gearing up to meet the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This transformative piece of legislation will reshape how companies report on sustainability, emphasising transpar

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Your B Corp journey, covered: Atmoz helps you achieve and maintain the new standards

Your B Corp journey, covered: Atmoz helps you achieve and maintain the new standards

EmmaRehnberg, Climate Solutions Project Manager, Atmoz

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Understanding CBAM and its impact

Understanding CBAM and its impact

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy designed to put a fair price on the carbon emissions associated with imported goods. As part of the EU’s broader climate strategy, CBAM ensures that companies importing carbon-intensive products pay a pric

23 Oct 2025·2 min read
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Why the VSME standard is now taking center stage

Why the VSME standard is now taking center stage

With recent uncertainties surrounding the Omnibus Simplification Package, businesses are actively seeking clear, reliable solutions to maintain compliance and stay competitive. In this environment, the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME) has emerged as a highly val

23 Oct 2025·2 min read
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Navigate the reporting ecosystem with ease

Navigate the reporting ecosystem with ease

Navigating the complex landscape of sustainability reporting is crucial for businesses aiming to meet their environmental goals and remain competitive. Compliance is essential, with frameworks, standards, and protocols guiding businesses towards key requirements, regulations to f

30 Apr 2025·2 min read
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While the EU hits pause, smart businesses hit accelerate

While the EU hits pause, smart businesses hit accelerate

The European Parliament just gave businesses more time, but what they do with it could define their future.

6 Apr 2025·3 min read
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Rewriting complexity: why the Omnibus Package should focus on process, not standards

Rewriting complexity: why the Omnibus Package should focus on process, not standards

Across Europe, a wave of regulatory transformation is reshaping corporate climate accountability. At the forefront is the Omnibus Simplification Package, a legislative initiative designed to consolidate and simplify reporting directives for climate-related data. This act forms pa

21 Mar 2025·2 min read
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Carbon credits & offsets

13 articles

How credits work, certifications, and project quality.

Carbon credits & offsets
What carbon credit means: A simple explainer

What carbon credit means: A simple explainer

Carbon credits are tradable certificates that represent the avoidance or removal of one metric ton of carbon dioxide (or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases) from the atmosphere. They play a key role in voluntary carbon markets, helping companies offset emissions by supporti

22 Jan 2026·5 min read
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What are Permanence, Leakage, and Additionality in Carbon Offsets?

What are Permanence, Leakage, and Additionality in Carbon Offsets?

Permanence, leakage, and additionality are three core concepts that determine whether carbon offset projects deliver real and lasting climate impact. Permanence assesses how long carbon stays out of the atmosphere, leakage looks at whether emissions are simply shifted elsewhere,

7 Jan 2026·4 min read
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Why carbon credits are more than a compliance tool

Why carbon credits are more than a compliance tool

Carbon credits are evolving from a compliance-only tool into a strategic asset. When used thoughtfully and alongside deep emissions reductions, high-quality carbon credits can enhance brand value, build investor confidence, engage stakeholders, and support nature and communities.

7 Jan 2026·3 min read
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Gold Standard

What is Gold Standard, and why does it matter?

Gold Standard is a leading global certification that ensures carbon offset projects deliver real, measurable emissions reductions alongside social and environmental benefits. Founded by WWF and other NGOs, it sets some of the highest integrity criteria in the carbon market. For c

7 Jan 2026·3 min read
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How to choose the right carbon offset project for your ESG goals

How to choose the right carbon offset project for your ESG goals

In an era where transparency on environmental impact can be a regulatory compliance, carbon offsets are no longer just a checkbox, they are a strategic tool for demonstrating climate ambitions. But with a myriad of offset projects on the market, from forest conservation to cookst

31 Oct 2025·4 min read
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Carbon credits and the CFO: A collaborative approach to climate strategy

Carbon credits and the CFO: A collaborative approach to climate strategy

Bringing your finance team into the conversation about carbon credits isn’t always easy. Sustainability teams understand the value of investing in climate solutions, but to many CFOs, carbon credits can seem intangible, risky, or worse, like a cost without clear return.

23 Oct 2025·4 min read
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How do you retire carbon credits and why does it matter?

How do you retire carbon credits and why does it matter?

A carbon credit represents one metric tonne of CO₂ (or equivalent greenhouse gases) that has been avoided, reduced, or removed from the atmosphere through a certified project. Examples of projects are renewable energy initiatives, forest conservation programmes, or methane captur

23 Oct 2025·2 min read
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7 reasons to carbon offset

7 reasons to carbon offset

Carbon offsetting, also referred to as climate financing, is the process of balancing greenhouse gas emissions by investing in projects that reduce or remove emissions elsewhere. These projects often focus on renewable energy, reforestation, or community initiatives that drive su

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Project partner highlight: Boreal Mix

Project partner highlight: Boreal Mix

When Fredrik Möller co-founded FightCOtwo, the idea was simple: what if forest owners could make money by preserving their forests, rather than clearcutting them? Today, that idea has grown into a fully-fledged climate financing project aimed at protecting Sweden’s boreal forests

23 Oct 2025·4 min read
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Why beyond value chain mitigation matters

Why beyond value chain mitigation matters

As climate ambitions grow bolder, companies are beginning to look beyond their own operations. The focus is shifting from only cutting internal emissions to playing a broader role in achieving global climate objectives. This evolution in thinking is where Beyond Value Chain Mitig

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Why smart companies buy their carbon credits in September, not December

Why smart companies buy their carbon credits in September, not December

Most companies treat carbon offsetting like Christmas shopping; a December scramble that drives up prices, limits choices, and creates unnecessary stress. But data from the voluntary carbon market reveals some interesting truths. The companies getting the best deals and highest-q

23 Oct 2025·5 min read
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Puro.earth

Understanding the types of carbon offsetting projects

As businesses and organisations take responsibility for their greenhouse gas emissions, carbon offsetting has become an essential tool in the climate action toolbox. By supporting projects that reduce, remove, or avoid emissions, companies can address the footprint they haven’t y

21 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Verra VCS

Navigating carbon offset certifications: What every sustainability manager should know

Carbon offsets are an essential part of many corporate sustainability strategies-but their credibility hinges on the quality of the projects behind them. For sustainability managers, navigating the complexity of carbon offset certifications can be daunting.

13 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Strategy & leadership

9 articles

Net-zero strategy, finance alignment, and internal carbon pricing.

Strategy & leadership
Internal carbon pricing - a strategic tool for smarter business decisions

Internal carbon pricing - a strategic tool for smarter business decisions

As sustainability expectations continue to rise and climate considerations become increasingly integrated into corporate strategy, organisations are looking for practical ways to incorporate climate impact into business decision-making. One approach gaining significant momentum i

12 Jun 2026·4 min read
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Fossil fuel dependency is a hidden risk in every P&L. It’s time CFOs turned on the light.

Fossil fuel dependency is a hidden risk in every P&L. It’s time CFOs turned on the light.

Fossil fuel dependency is the financial risk most boardrooms still aren’t pricing. The data to identify it is already in your financial system - no one is just looking at it the right way.

12 Jun 2026·5 min read
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How Sustainability Officers can speak the language of the CFO

How Sustainability Officers can speak the language of the CFO

Sustainability Officers needs to speak the language the board room is already speaking so the work will start getting the resourcing it deserves.

9 Jun 2026·7 min read
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What is an SBTi Net-Zero Strategy, and how do you set one?

What is an SBTi Net-Zero Strategy, and how do you set one?

As the urgency to combat climate change increases, businesses around the world are committing to decarbonisation strategies that align with scientific consensus. One of the most trusted frameworks guiding corporate climate action is the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SB

14 Apr 2026·5 min read
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Net zero: what it is and why it matters

Net zero: what it is and why it matters

Net zero has become a key goal for businesses, governments, and organizations worldwide. But what does it really mean? And how can your business take meaningful steps toward achieving it? We’re here to break it down for you and help make the concept actionable.

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Looking back on 2024

Looking back on 2024

As we close the chapter on 2024, we’re reflecting on a year of growth, innovation, and impact at Atmoz. Here are the highlights that made this year unforgettable.

23 Oct 2025·2 min read
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Why SMEs can’t ignore sustainability reporting in today’s market

Why SMEs can’t ignore sustainability reporting in today’s market

In 2025, the release of the VSME standard marks a pivotal moment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Sustainability reporting, once seen as a voluntary exercise, is becoming a de facto requirement for companies wanting to stay competitive. While regulatory frameworks l

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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The role of software in achieving net zero

The role of software in achieving net zero

The concept of net zero - the balance between the greenhouse gases we emit and those removed from the atmosphere - has become a critical benchmark in the global effort to combat climate change. For businesses across industries, achieving net zero is no longer just an environmenta

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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How to defend your sustainability budget in a tough economy

How to defend your sustainability budget in a tough economy

Sustainability needs defending now more than ever. In today’s volatile economy, every department is feeling the pressure to justify its existence and its budget. For sustainability leaders, the stakes are even higher. Sustainability is often (wrongly) seen as a “nice-to-have” whe

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Carbon removal & climate tech

3 articles

Durable removals, biochar, capture and the tech underneath.

Carbon removal & climate tech
Understanding carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies

Understanding carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, reducing emissions alone isn’t enough to meet global climate goals. Enter carbon dioxide removal (CDR) - an essential approach to achieving net zero emissions by actively removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. While

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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What is carbon capture?

What is carbon capture?

As global climate goals become more ambitious, simply reducing emissions is no longer enough. To reach net-zero - and potentially reverse some of the damage already done - we also need ways to remove or prevent carbon dioxide (CO₂) from entering the atmosphere in the first place.

23 Oct 2025·4 min read
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The hidden costs of waiting on carbon removal investments

The hidden costs of waiting on carbon removal investments

For sustainability managers, the pressure to reduce emissions is real and growing. Yet when it comes to carbon removal, many organisations remain hesitant. Internal debates, budgetary caution, and a desire to wait for the “perfect” solution often stall action. But delaying these

23 Oct 2025·3 min read
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Supply chain & scope 3

2 articles

Engaging suppliers and tackling the largest part of your footprint.

Supply chain & scope 3
How to involve suppliers in climate action (and why it matters)

How to involve suppliers in climate action (and why it matters)

Companies can significantly reduce their overall climate footprint by engaging suppliers in emissions reduction. This article explains how sustainability managers can reduce Scope 3 emissions by setting climate-related expectations for suppliers, what questions to ask, and how to

19 Jan 2026·3 min read
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What is Scope 3 and why working with suppliers is crucial to reduce it

What is Scope 3 and why working with suppliers is crucial to reduce it

Scope 3 emissions are indirect Greenhouse gas emissions that occur throughout a company’s value chain, including suppliers, product use, and waste disposal. They often account for the majority of a company’s total emissions. Reducing Scope 3 requires collaboration across the supp

11 Dec 2025·5 min read
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Case studies

7 articles

How real companies are reducing emissions with Atmoz.

Case studies
Stepsta

Carbon pricing creates a practical decision-making tool for staircase manufacturer Stepsta

Stepsta built sustainability in from day one and found a more effective path to climate impact together with Atmoz

15 Jun 2026·6 min read
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View Group

VIEW Group Sweden: Leading the future of financial and sustainability advisory

As the landscape of financial services evolves, forward-thinking accounting firms are carving out new roles in sustainability. VIEW Group Sweden is one of them. Clients today don’t just ask about financial performance - they’re also navigating growing sustainability requirements.

25 Apr 2025·3 min read
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By automating its bold climate strategy, Skyltmax slashes time and boosts efficiency

By automating its bold climate strategy, Skyltmax slashes time and boosts efficiency

Magnus Persson, Business Controller at Skyltmax

1 Apr 2025·3 min read
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NA-KD: How to make profitability and sustainability go hand-in-hand

NA-KD: How to make profitability and sustainability go hand-in-hand

Eleonor Björserud, Climate Action Manager at NA-KD

1 Apr 2025·4 min read
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Visma and Atmoz: Turning ERP data into climate impact

Visma and Atmoz: Turning ERP data into climate impact

Håkon Grimstad, Business Development Manager at Visma

12 Feb 2025·3 min read
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Natur & Kultur

Natur & Kultur sets clear supplier requirements to reduce emissions

When 90% of emissions lie outside the organisation

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LIWLIG

From emissions reduction to local climate impact - how LIWLIG takes responsibility for the carbon footprint of hundreds of events every year

Sustainability as a natural part of the business

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Product & platform

2 articles

What's new in the Atmoz platform and integrations.

Product & platform
AI can transform sustainability work - but not only in the way you think

AI can transform sustainability work - but not only in the way you think

Gustaf Svensson, Head of Bespoke Services Atmoz

11 Apr 2025·3 min read
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Press release - AI-driven activity-based calculations

Press release - AI-driven activity-based calculations

Atmoz takes the automation of activity-based emission calculations to a next level, setting a new standard for compliance and intelligence in carbon management

23 Jan 2025·3 min read
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Company news

5 articles

Announcements, hires and press from Atmoz.

Company news
Press release - Jessica Guter as our new CCO

Press release - Jessica Guter as our new CCO

Atmoz appoints Jessica Guter as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), driving expansion and innovation

2 Oct 2025·2 min read
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Press release - Axel Ehrling as Head of Analytics & Delivery

Press release - Axel Ehrling as Head of Analytics & Delivery

From customer insight to platform intelligence: Axel Ehrling steps up as Head of Analytics & Delivery

2 Oct 2025·2 min read
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Press release - Katarina Nilsson as Head of Marketing

Press release - Katarina Nilsson as Head of Marketing

Atmoz appoints Katarina Nilsson as Head of Marketing to drive growth and category leadership in carbon intelligence

9 Jun 2025·2 min read
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SRF konsulterna

Atmoz x Srf konsulterna [in Swedish]

Atmoz och Srf konsulterna har tecknat avtal om partnerskap för att erbjuda medlemmar i Srf exklusiv tillgång till Atmoz digitala plattform för hållbarhetsredovisning.

22 Jan 2025·2 min read
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Press release - Emil Kilhage as our new CTO

Press release - Emil Kilhage as our new CTO

Atmoz appoints Emil Kilhage as CTO to accelerate AI-driven innovation in carbon intelligence

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