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
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TNO’s view of 2030: Getting a grip on climate change from space
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Sustainably producing plastics from CO2: a reality from 2030
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TNO's view of 2030: using every surface for solar power generation
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Our latest developments
Investor Pitch at Invest in Africa Summit 2025
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Leonardo da Vinci Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands
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EverLoNG: ship-based carbon capture
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- Green Maritime Performance
- Sustainable mobility
- Sustainable society
- Sustainable mobility
In cooperation with
Blue Maritime Cluster, Anthony Veder, Bureau Veritas, ...
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Construction Site of Tomorrow
- Soort project:
- Case study
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- Real-world emission policy & strategy
- Sustainable mobility
- Sustainable society
- Sustainable mobility
Status project
September 2021-September 2024 (completed)
In cooperation with
FIER Sustainable Mobility, J. Veldhuizen BV, Gebr. v.d. ...
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Charging Energy Hubs: Accelerate transition to sustainable mobility in the Netherlands
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- Vehicle energy management
- Sustainable mobility
- Sustainable society
- Sustainable mobility
In cooperation with
Shell, TU/e, Damen Shipyards, Fontys, Brainport, Heliox, ...
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Corrosion Fatigue Life Optimisation (C-FLO)
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- Offshore renewable energy
- Maritime and offshore
- Sustainable society
- Maritime and offshore
In cooperation with
Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat, Deltares, TU ...
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CO2ART: CO2 becomes a green resource
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- CO2-neutral industry
- Biobased fuels and chemicals
- Sustainable society
- Biobased fuels and chemicals
In cooperation with
Dunlop, Huntsman, Escher en Ecovyst
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SENSE-HUB: Offshore wind and floating solar for affordable green hydrogen
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- System integration wind
- Energy supply
- Sustainable society
- Energy supply
Status project
2023-2026
In cooperation with
Oceans of Energy, Deltares, NIOZ, Primo Marine, NewGroundLaw ...
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BeProAct
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- Road structures
- Infrastructure
- Sustainable society
- Infrastructure
Status project
2023 - 2027
In cooperation with
Rijkswaterstaat, Flanders Environment Agency, The Autobahn ...
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De R&D Hub: Research & Development Hub for Plastic Waste Processing
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- Circular plastics
- System solutions and environment
- Sustainable society
- System solutions and environment
Status project
1 March 2023 - 1 March 2028
In cooperation with
BASF, Covestro, Dow, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi Chemical ...
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TradeRES-project: Innovative market models for renewable energy integration in the EU
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- Energy supply
- Sustainable society
Status project
1 February 2020 - December 2025
In cooperation with
6 research institutions and 2 technology companies in the ...
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BIOTTEK: Joint knowledge development on bioplastics
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- Circular plastics
- System solutions and environment
- Sustainable society
- System solutions and environment
Status project
1 September 2023 - 31 August 2026
In cooperation with
Senbis Sustainable Products B.V., Senbis Polymer Innovations ...
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EMPHatiCaL: towards zero emissions and circular carbon in metallurgy
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- CO2-neutral industry
- Industrial carbon capture
- Sustainable society
- Industrial carbon capture
Status project
2024 - present
In cooperation with
17 partners in knowledge, technology, end-users, and service ...
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NEXTBMS: Battery remaining useful life prediction
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- Batteries
- Sustainable mobility
- Sustainable society
- Sustainable mobility
Status project
1 June 2023 – 30 September 2026
In cooperation with
AIT, UL, VUB, BOSCH, NXP, AVL, EDF, TOFAS, Uniresearch
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SeBaPaD: Secure Battery Passport Demonstrator
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- Batteries
- Sustainable mobility
- Sustainable society
- Sustainable mobility
Status project
October 2024 – June 2025
In cooperation with
NXP Semiconductors, ELEO Technologies B.V., INND Batteries, ...
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VITALISE: Battery diagnostics and life extension
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- Batteries
- Sustainable mobility
- Sustainable society
- Sustainable mobility
Status project
2021-2025
In cooperation with
Arriva, Heliox, Chargepoint
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DEPLOI: Geothermal drilling using the ‘steel shot’ drilling technique
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- Geo energy
- Sustainable subsurface
- Sustainable society
- Sustainable subsurface
Status project
Since 2021 – present
In cooperation with
Canopus and many partners
More about a sustainable society
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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 (NEXT)
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Email:Email Adri
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Agnieszka Bigaj-van Vliet
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Standplaats:Delft - Molengraaffsingel (NEXT)
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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
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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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Andy Court
Functie:Principal Business Developer, Space & Scientific Instrumentation EU Manager, High-Tech Industry UnitContact me to connect with TNO experts and industry partners in Space & Scientific Instrumentation in the fields of Earth Observation and Laser Satellite Communication.
In addition, as EU Manager, I help facilitate the roadmaps for EU-funded projects for the High-Tech Industry Unit. This includes Space & Scientific Instrumentation, Free-Form Products, Semicon & Quantum, Smart Industry and MKB.
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Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Email:Email Andy
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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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Annelies Huygen
Functie:Senior Scientist at TNO and Professor at Utrecht UniversityIn my research into the organisation of the Dutch energy market, I combine technology, economy and law. In addition, I pay particular attention to innovation and the position of the consumer.
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Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Email:Email Annelies
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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
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Email:Email Anshuman
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