Environment and Sustainability
We work daily on research and innovations concerning the environment and sustainability. In doing so, we contribute to a circular economy. Find out more about our work towards a sustainable society.

together towards a circular economy
We want to keep products and materials in circulation as long as possible. For example, by designing products that can be easily reused. We also help by innovating chains and applying recycling.
Our impact
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Unlock System Transitions: From Complex Problems to Collective Steps Forward
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- ERP
- Thema:
- System solutions and environment

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CHILL: Future-proof district heating and cooling networks on very low temperature for neighborhoods
- Soort project:
- Project
- Thema:
- Net zero energy solutions

Status project
November 2024 – mid 2028
In cooperation with
Construction companies, consultancy firms and software ...
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GEAR@SME accelerates energy efficiency in SMEs
- Soort project:
- Project
- Thema:
- Net zero energy solutions
- Energy transition in neighbourhoods

Status project
2020 - present
In cooperation with
Synyo, CertiMac, CSA, BEA, XXX, CCS, VNO-NCW, Servelect, ...
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GO-e consortium researches flexible power grid
- Soort project:
- Project
- Thema:
- Net zero energy solutions

In cooperation with
GO-e consortium
More about environment and sustainability
Contact us
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Henk Jan Vink
Functie:Managing director-
Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Email:Email Henk Jan
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Arjan van Horssen
Functie:Project Manager-
Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Arjan
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Carlos Felipe Blanco
Functie:Senior Scientist Circularity and Sustainability ImpactContact me to learn how state-of-the-art models in sustainability assessment such as LCA and social LCA can support industry and policy-makers in decision-making.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Carlos Felipe
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Daniëlle van Dinther
Functie:Scientist Air Quality and ClimateI am a researcher in the field of air quality and climate. My focus is primarily on conducting measurements of particulate matter, ultrafine particles, and nitrogen oxides. I perform these measurements near sources such as shipping, aviation, wood burning, and industry, as well as in urban areas.
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Standplaats:Petten - Westerduinweg
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Email:Email Daniëlle
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Emma Folkertsma
Functie:Projectmanager and teamlead Circular Electronics teamContact me to collaborate with TNO in the field of Critical Raw Material (CRM) recycling and value chain research.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Emma
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Erlend Deckers
Functie:Market Manager System Solutions & EnvironmentErlend has over 15 years' experience in business and sales development, fulfilling account management and sales management roles in challenging business-to-business and business-to-government environments.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Erlend
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Esther van den Beuken
Functie:Market Manager CircularityEsther is committed to accelerating the transition towards using circular plastics and has a clear vision on how to reach those goals. Her work on complex issues requires her to collaborate intensively with small and large companies across the whole value chain, as well as with national and European inter-branch organisations and government agencies.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Esther
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Fred Hartendorf
Functie:Business developer Circular economy and environmentFred is a driven, enthusiastic and open-minded business developer with a proven track record in both industry and government. The goal of his work is to create a healthier living environment by improving the air quality around us.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Fred
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Gerard van der Laan
Functie:Research ManagerAs a Programme Manager, Gerard is responsible for the portfolio of the System Solutions & Environment division, focusing on a sustainable energy system and a circular economy. The knowledge, scenarios, tools and models developed within the programme enable policymakers and strategists to develop effective policies and future‑proof strategies.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Gerard
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Henk-Jan Udding
Functie:Circular by Design Materials Lead & Senior Business DeveloperYou can contact me for collaboration with TNO in the field of circular economy and products for consumers, construction, and industry. I connect governments and companies with our research teams and seek new projects for designing and developing circular materials and products made from sustainable resources.
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Standplaats:Petten - Westerduinweg
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Email:Email Henk-Jan
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Hugo Denier van der Gon
Functie:Principal scientist air quality and environmentI seek to identify, investigate and understand the consequences of human activities on the environment, especially on air quality and global climate change. I believe sound science can make a difference in the complex, but necessary, transition to a sustainable society.
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Standplaats:Utrecht - Princetonlaan
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Email:Email Hugo Denier
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