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
Discover your pathway to tomorrow’s energy system today
Today's insights. Direction for tomorrow's system solutions
TNO and Demcon explore new joint venture in optics
Scaling high-value recycling for wind turbine blades
Orchestrating Innovation Learning Programme
Our impact
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CIFLEX: Closing the gap for flexible packaging
Status project
Start: May 2024
In cooperation with
Wit International B.V., Pregis Nederland B.V., Universiteit ...
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CircuFilm: From old plastic back to supermarket ready food packaging
Status project
Finished
Resultaten
Household film back into food packaging – Dissolution delivers 0% contamination
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SHINE: Sustainable Hybrid Integrated Energy System
Status project
September 2025 - August 2027
In cooperation with
Verzuu Screen Development BV
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Circular Multicolour Facade PV-factory: Façade PV as next step in energy transition
Status project
January 2024 - December 2026
In cooperation with
Kameleon Solar, BioSphere Solar, BIPV.world, Sioux ...
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Better Together: Empowering Citizens’ Initiatives
Status project
2024-2027
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Reïnkarneer: The foundation for reliable data on recycled materials
Status project
2025 - 2027
In cooperation with
Cirmar / FBBasic, Reuz Polymers, TI‑COAST, Zuyd Hogeschool, ...
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SAFphyre: scalable SAF production with solid oxide co-electrolysis for e-fuels
Status project
2026 - 2028
In cooperation with
CEA, EPFL, TOPSOE and more
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DGE-ROLLOUT: geothermal energy from deep geological layers in Northwestern Europe
Status project
2018 - 2022 (completed)
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MOMENTUM 3.0
Status project
2025 -2029
In cooperation with
17 partners
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HyCARB - New technologies for sustainable carbon chemistry
Status project
2026 - 2029
In cooperation with
45 organisations (17 knowledge institutions, 28 companies)
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LABS & LABS4U break status quo in mobility and energy transition
Status project
Launch in 2026
In cooperation with
Academic groups, software developers, municipalities, grid ...
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Green Maritime Methanol
Status project
April 2019 – September 2027
In cooperation with
Maersk, Damen Shipyards Group, Bureau Veritas, Caterpillar ...
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SeBaPaD 2: Secure Battery Passport Demonstrator 2
Status project
January 2026 – October 2026
In cooperation with
NXP Semiconductors
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SeBaPaD: Secure Battery Passport Demonstrator
Status project
October 2024 – October 2025
In cooperation with
NXP Semiconductors, ELEO Technologies B.V., INND Batteries, ...
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SBTI: AI-based tool helps Dutch municipalities identify suitable buildings and areas
Status project
August 2025 - April 2026
In cooperation with
Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning and the ...
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Contact us
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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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Amber Geurts
Functie:Research Scientist Innovation, Technology and Policy-
Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Email:Email Amber
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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:Senior 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 van Horssen
Functie:Project Manager-
Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Arjan
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