Except Integrated Sustainability

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Sustainability consulting, design & development

We realize change that matters, and change that lasts. We tackle sustainability challenges with our partners to make a lasting impact for people, our environment, and investment.

We work with companies, governments, and communities, guiding them every step of the way. We supply revealing analysis, game-changing strategies, innovative designs, and efficient project management. With lasting, tangible, and inspiring results.

We support our partners with experience of over 500 sustainability projects worldwide. We love turning complex challenges into new opportunities. We use systems analysis and co-creation methods, including the circular economy and natural capital, and from sustainable urban designs to resilience training.

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Watch the 12 min. documentary short film about Except, A Passion for Change.

“We didn't get the result we wanted, but the one we needed. In the end, the project finished within budget, within scope, and the result is exactly what we need right now.”

-- Marjolein Mann

Ministry of Infrastructure & the Environment, Policy Officer

What do we do?

Working areas

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Sustainable Places

Regions
Cities
Buildings

Sustainable Organizations

Companies
Governments
Communities

Sustainable Sectors

Agriculture
Circular Industry
Software & Apps

Services

Integrated Project Management

Develop from idea to execution.

Analysis & Strategy

Resilient short and long term action plans.

Concept & Design

Integrated concepts and powerful designs using co-creation.

Business models & Feasibility

Realistic circular business models with true-value integration.

Stakeholder Involvement & Training

Involve parties throughout value chains for support and impact.

Tools & Software

Work faster and smarter with systemic tools, apps and workshops.

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What's new?

SiD Integrated Sustainability Training | 24, 25 August and 01 September

3 day Symbiosis in Development (SiD) certification course

Except Update Q2 '17: UCo & IKEA's supply chain

Our 18th Birthday Edition

Wormfood - February 2017 - A positive year

Global News Digest

UNESCO World Heritage Center Waddenzee

Except is developing a concept with different partners for a world heritage center in the Wadden Sea.

Arkna Eco-Park Polydome

Polydome Arkna in Estonia in Horizon Magazine

Article on the Natural Capital Atlas

Natural Capital Atlas article published in Milieu, Dutch magazine for environmental professionals.

Latest Projects

All Projects

Utrecht Community (UCo)

National center for sustainable entrepreneurship

IKEA Catalogue Story of Print

Interactive Story Telling Tools Promote Stakeholder Engagement

IKEA Catalogue Supply Chain Dashboards

Intuitive Dashboards Enable Sustainable Decision Making

UN Sustainability goal 11: Cities

Dawn of the urban micro community

Reinventing Cartagena´s fortress

How to transform deserted fortresses into major assets for the city.

To Truly Connect

A report from Esther Populier

Meet the Team

Our team consists of 30 multidisciplinary experts from around the world, including scientists, designers, engineers, software developers, and business developers. We're practical and commited social entrepreneurs that love standing by our clients in any challenge.

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Clients & Partners