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Studio Earthrise

What we do

We specialise in developing and implementing sustainability strategies in the areas of biodiversity, circularity, and climate change. We are experienced in navigating the organisational change that's often required to embed sustainability into strategy and operations. We also lead complex multi-stakeholder programs with a strong focus on ecosystem restoration. Below you'll find a selection of our recent projects.

Stedin planetary boundaries

Stedin

Interim ESG manager

Stedin planetary boundaries

In 2023, Daan Helming joined Dutch grid operator Stedin as interim sustainability manager, following earlier work as project lead for the biodiversity strategy. Together with internal teams, Daan worked to embed ESG thinking more deeply across the organization, align ambitions, and support long-term strategic development in the sustainability domain.

Project lead: Daan Helming
Date: 2023
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Nature-inclusive infra at Stedin

Stedin

Biodiversity Strategy

Nature-inclusive infra at Stedin

Together with Stedin’s sustainability and asset teams, we helped shape the company’s approach to biodiversity. We co-developed a shared ambition, identified priority areas, and laid the groundwork for practical implementation. This collaboration marked an important step in embedding nature-inclusive thinking in infrastructure planning.

Project lead: Daan Helming
Date: 2023
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

KPN ESG strategy

KPN

CSR Strategy

KPN ESG strategy

KPN has set clear sustainability goals, including becoming net zero by 2040 and transitioning toward circular operations. We worked alongside the sustainability team to translate these ambitions into a strategic roadmap. Together, we designed a transformation program for executive leadership, turning long-term goals into actionable pathways.

Project lead: Daan Helming
Date: 2023
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

KPN biodiversity

KPN

Biodiversity Strategy & Implementation

KPN green fiber hub

KPN

Green Fiber Hub

green fiber hub

We teamed up with KPN and Naturalis to bring to life the Netherlands' first nature-inclusive fiber-optic hub. This collaborative project explored what nature-inclusive design means in practice, resulting in a functioning hub that supports local biodiversity and serves as an inspiring blueprint for other utility buildings.

Project lead: Daan Helming
Date: 2023
Location: Leiden & Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Collectief Natuurinclusief

Collectief Natuurinclusief

Public-Private Partnership for biodiversity

collectief natuurinclusief full

As domain lead for infrastructure within Collectief Natuurinclusief, we contribute to a growing movement that integrates nature into everyday life — from housing and mobility to infrastructure. Together with public and private partners, we help shape the strategy, governance, and dialogue needed for a nature-inclusive future.

Project lead: Daan Helming
Date: Ongoing
Location: The Netherlands

More information: https://www.collectiefnatuurinclusief.nl/

Alliander biodiversiteit

Alliander

Biodiversity Strategy & Policy

Alliander biodiversity

With Alliander, we co-developed a comprehensive biodiversity strategy aligned with its broader sustainability ambitions. Together, we defined targets, timelines, and governance structures, and ensured alignment with CSRD (ESRS E4) requirements. The result is a practical roadmap that turns ecological intent into everyday action.

Project lead: Dirk Bijl de Vroe
Date: 2025
Location: Arnhem, The Netherlands

Alliander sustainability governance

Alliander

CO2 Governance model

alliander sustainability governance

As Alliander explored how to meet future climate regulations and align with SBTi, we worked together to design a new governance approach for CO₂ and climate policy. Our collaboration resulted in a CSRD-proof transition plan that clarifies roles, structures, and decision-making pathways — ready to be implemented within the organization.

Project lead: Dirk Bijl de Vroe
Date: 2024
Location: Arnhem, The Netherlands

Enexis ESG strategy

Enexis

ESG Strategy & implementation

Enexis ESG strategy

We partnered with Enexis’s strategy and CSR teams to co-create a tailored ESG and sustainability strategy. Our work spanned impact analysis, roadmap design, governance structure, and stakeholder alignment. Together, we laid the foundation for an approach that supports both operational integration and long-term ambition.

Project lead: Dirk Bijl de Vroe
Date: 2025
Location: Den Bosch, The Netherlands

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