Sustainable
Sustainable
At TNO we aim for a sustainable society. A society that can withstand the changing climate and contribute to a circular economy. A society with a sustainable living environment, sustainable energy and a sustainable industry.
TNO's goals for a sustainable 2030
TNO’s view of 2030: 50% of plastics circular
TNO’s view of 2030: Getting a grip on climate change from space
Sustainably producing plastics from CO2: a reality from 2030
TNO's view of 2030: using every surface for solar power generation
Our latest developments
TNO to design adaptive secondary mirror for Keck Observatory
Pioneering towards a robust supply chain of Critical Raw Materials
TNO boosts market opportunities for bio-based building materials made out of fibre
The energy system of the future
Old locks tell new stories
Our impact
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CRM-Lion: locally recovering critical materials from lithium-ion batteries
Status project
April 2025 - November 2029
In cooperation with
Back-to-Battery, Eurofins, Nth Cycle, TU Delft and WMC
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CIMBATT: Towards a Dutch circular battery chain for heavy transport
Status project
1 April 2025 – 31 March 2029
In cooperation with
VDL Groep, DAF Trucks, Damen Shipyards Group and more
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Acceleration of electrochemical CO2 conversion and development of applications via formic acid
Status project
2025-2029
In cooperation with
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), TNO, GAFT, ...
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HyTROS: mapping and mitigating risks in the hydrogen network
Status project
2023 - present
In cooperation with
11 universities, 2 research institutes, 2 universities of ...
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SLICE - Biobased fuels and chemical building blocks converted from lignin
Status project
August 2023 - present
In cooperation with
Vertoro and Green Chemistry Campus
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Prefabricated construction: accelerating sustainable housing construction
Status project
2024 -
In cooperation with
TKI Bouw en Techniek
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FlexMCS: speed up adoption of electric heavy duty trucks in the EU
Status project
1 Januari 2025 – 31 December 2028
In cooperation with
Vrij Universiteit of Brussels, DAF, Ricardo, Gruber ...
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OESTER: project to advance offshore electricity storage
Status project
2025 - 2028
In cooperation with
13 partners
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MOF4Biogas: shaping the future of CO₂ capture from biogas
Status project
present - December 2026
In cooperation with
CatOlyst BV, Colsen BV and Procat Tech LLP
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IPOSH: groundbreaking cost-effective offshore hydrogen production
In cooperation with
H2sea and Bosch Thin Metal Technologies
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HEROW: learning, innovating and accelerating on offshore hydrogen platform
In cooperation with
TKI Offshore energy, DOB Academy and the Ministry of ...
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CHILL: Future-proof district heating and cooling networks on very low temperature for neighborhoods
Status project
November 2024 – mid 2028
In cooperation with
Construction companies, consultancy firms and software ...
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Shaping a sustainable and healthy future with Balanced Spatial Choices
Status project
2024-2027
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ReliaBlade 2-NL
Status project
Started. From: 2024-2027
In cooperation with
Shell, TU Delft, Suzlon, Tarucca and Fibersail
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EverLoNG: ship-based carbon capture
In cooperation with
Blue Maritime Cluster, Anthony Veder, Bureau Veritas, ...
Connect with us and stay up to date about sustainable news and developments.
Contact us
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Bram Kin
Functie:Senior ScientistMy research focuses on the transition towards an emission-free and efficient urban logistics system. In particular, I focus on innovative logistics concepts, technological innovations, clean vehicle technologies, policies and spatial planning. In this way, policymakers and companies in various sectors are supported in the transition towards logistics for liveable cities.
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Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Email:Email Bram
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Adri Vervuurt
Functie:Senior scientist integratorHello, my name is Adri Vervuurt, program manager within the Infrastructure cluster. You can come to me with questions regarding the behavior of concrete and steel structures, (traffic) loads on bridges and viaducts, and other inquiries related to structural safety.
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Standplaats:Delft - Molengraaffsingel
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Email:Email Adri
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Agnieszka Bigaj-van Vliet
Functie:Senior scientist integrator-
Standplaats:Delft - Molengraaffsingel
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Email:Email Agnieszka
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Ando Kuypers
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Eindhoven - High Tech Campus 21
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Email:Email Ando
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André Faaij
Functie:Director of Science & Technology of and Principal Scientist at TNO Energy & Materials Transition; Professor at Utrecht and Groningen UniversityProf. Dr. André P.C. Faaij is Director of Science & Technology of and Principal Scientist at TNO Energy & Material Transition, The Netherlands largest energy research organization with some 1,100 co-workers and 180 MEuro/yr turnover. He combines this with part time (and distinguished) Professor chairs ‘’Energy System Analysis’’ at Utrecht University (UU) and University of Groningen (RUG).
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email André
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André Schilt
Functie:Projectleader & Program developerSubject: Thin Films for Energy
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Standplaats:Eindhoven - Holst Centre
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Email:Email André
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Ann Delahaye
Functie:Project manager Sustainable Transport and LogisticsHello, I'm Ann Delahaye, project manager at Sustainable Transport and Logistics. Projects that make an impact towards sustainable transport, on the road or on water, excite me.
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Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Email:Email Ann
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Annemieke van de Runstraat
Functie:Project LeadRelying on her background in chemical engineering, Annemieke has over 20 years’ experience in coordinating and setting up experimental verification programmes and conducting research in a wide range of complex environments. Her broad professional knowledge, combined with her inner drive and natural organisational and people skills, make Annemieke the supporting lifeline for many technological developments.
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Standplaats:Rijswijk - Kesslerpark
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Email:Email Annemieke
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Anshuman Pandey
Functie:Medior business developer-
Standplaats:Petten - Westerduinweg
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Email:Email Anshuman
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Anton Leemhuis
Functie:Director Earth observationContact me to partner with TNO on satellite instrumentation and data technology for global and independent monitoring and reduction of greenhouse gases and air pollution.
I connect governments and industries with our Earth Observation (EO) teams and open new global markets for TNO’s EO innovations.
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Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Email:Email Anton
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Arjan Smit
Functie:Scientist Specialist-
Standplaats:Petten - Westerduinweg
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Email:Email Arjan
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