Howest actively supports the green transition Howest is committed to building a climate-resilient future where sustainable energy, circular economy and green innovation converge. We support organizations in adopting more efficient and responsible energy practices, developing sustainable materials and implementing ecologically sound processes and business models. By partnering with businesses and communities, we create broad-based support for climate solutions, shaping green and future-ready neighborhoods, towns and cities. Together, we translate sustainability into measurable impact and tangible outcomes.Discover our missions, research projects and impact labs within the Ecological transition domain. Our missions Howest supports the circular economy by developing and applying sustainable materials.Howest innovates processes and business models that take ecological impact into account.Howest builds support for climate solutions among citizens and organizations.Howest is committed to creating green and future-oriented neighborhoods, villages, and cities. Our research projects UPSKILL Blue Energy Offshore for Sure WaterWarmth SE-MoRE CoT - EMS DOE PROFLEX Resilient VEG-i-TEC RE4F Cico-Hub 2 Brugge beweegt TESTEREP Blue Balance x-CITE URBAN XR LAB Waterzuiver Suriname Vital Cities 4All Our impact labs Energie Lab Industrial Design Center Vital Cities AI Lab Business Innovation Lab Tell me more! Curious about the latest innovations, collaborations, and events? News & events