{"id":35632,"date":"2025-04-29T11:13:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T09:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/inspiration\/more-sustainable-flying-starts-on-the-ground-schiphols-innovative-ambitions\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:36:00","slug":"more-sustainable-flying-starts-on-the-ground-schiphols-innovative-ambitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/en\/inspiration\/more-sustainable-flying-starts-on-the-ground-schiphols-innovative-ambitions\/","title":{"rendered":"More Sustainable Flying Begins on the Ground: Schiphol&#8217;s Innovative Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"35632\" class=\"elementor elementor-35632 elementor-29367\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-top elementor-element elementor-element-241eb3b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"241eb3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db95f3a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db95f3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc46c21 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc46c21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e368593 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e368593\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3752bc8c6cfbdb5dbe159b09779df707b21f5cf3031c02ef6896db3adf5315fd?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fb7189 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0fb7189\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22136cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22136cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pieter Paul van Oerle<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa6704f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa6704f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Co-founder nlmtd<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5463a81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5463a81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pieter Paul van Oerle is the founder of nlmtd and an expert in ecosystem innovation. 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Platform for Leaders in the Sustainable Transition, we are joining forces to inspire and guide organizations from idea to impact. We Introduce <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.change.inc\/info\/labs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Inc. LABS! <\/a><\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b31e8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b31e8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4d05ca elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e4d05ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nlmtd_Schiphol-1024x593.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-29371\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nlmtd_Schiphol-1024x593.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nlmtd_Schiphol-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nlmtd_Schiphol-768x445.webp 768w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nlmtd_Schiphol-1536x889.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/nlmtd_Schiphol.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d6b8cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d6b8cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i>Jan Zekveld, Head of Innovation at Schiphol Airport, discusses the airport&#8217;s sustainability ambitions, including the use of taxibots, which save significant amounts of fuel.<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2946b69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2946b69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"bannerL\"><p><b>Schiphol Airport has significant sustainability ambitions. The goal is to achieve fully emission-free ground operations for its airport activities by 2030. With this objective, Schiphol aims to set an example for other airports and entire cities. <em>&#8220;If something works, we will expand it on a larger scale. If something doesn&#8217;t work, we&#8217;ll stop it and try a new approach.&#8221;<\/em><\/b><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0acc0dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0acc0dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This task is certainly challenging. Schiphol Airport serves tens of thousands of travelers every day and must efficiently manage a massive logistical operation. However, the company is dedicated to the task. The airport is fully committed to sustainability, with a strategy that focuses on innovation through collaboration and experimentation. Supported by nlmtd, an agency that accelerates innovation, they are working together on groundbreaking solutions designed to enhance Schiphol&#8217;s operations, making them better, cleaner, and more efficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1afd007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1afd007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">An emission-free airport<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cca3c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cca3c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Airports worldwide face a significant challenge in achieving sustainability. They need to reduce CO\u2082 emissions even as their primary customers, the airlines, continue to grow. As a result, there is a push for extensive innovation, which includes the adoption of more sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), the electrification of ground operations, and the optimization of airspace configurations. However, implementing these changes requires substantial investments. Additionally, regulations and collaboration with aviation partners are crucial in meeting sustainability goals without compromising their competitive position.<\/p><p>For Schiphol Airport, the challenge is particularly daunting. The goal of becoming completely climate-neutral by 2050 is a considerable undertaking, particularly in a sector that involves numerous airlines, suppliers, local residents, and millions of travelers. Aircraft are responsible for a significant portion of pollution, and an immediate solution is not yet available. However, Schiphol has developed a clear plan to address emissions generated on its premises, such as those from vehicles, buildings, and energy consumption.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f432e09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f432e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Innovate Together<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c50d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c50d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sustainability is no longer a secondary issue for Schiphol; it is a fundamental aspect of our strategy, emphasizes Jan Zekveld, Head of Innovation. <em>\u201cWe recognize that we cannot achieve this alone. That\u2019s why we collaborate with various partners, including start-ups, established companies, universities, and research institutions like TNO. This collaborative effort allows us to test innovative solutions and, if successful, rapidly scale them up,\u201d<\/em> Zekveld explains. The approach adopted by Schiphol is rooted in experimentation.<em> \u201cInnovation is an uncertain process, and the challenges we face are significant. The only way to make meaningful progress is by focusing on partial solutions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0db019 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0db019\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Electrified<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e1f27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4e1f27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To achieve our sustainability goals, we have established an innovation program that includes various pilot projects. One of these projects involves experiments with self-driving buses. The innovation team is exploring how these vehicles can be utilized to transport passengers and crew more efficiently and sustainably across the airport grounds. Additionally, it&#8217;s worth noting that over half of all vehicles at Schiphol are already electric. However, as Zekveld explains, <em>&#8220;Electrification is not the only avenue we are exploring. For heavier vehicles and longer distances, hydrogen may be a more suitable option.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4c443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c4c443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hydrogen trials too<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415cdde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"415cdde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>That\u2019s why several hydrogen pilot projects are currently in progress. Schiphol is the first airport in the world to test a hydrogen-powered Ground Power Unit (GPU). This type of GPU provides power to larger aircraft without producing emissions, making it a more sustainable alternative to diesel generators. Since electric GPUs sometimes lack sufficient capacity, hydrogen presents a viable solution. The pilot project is being conducted in collaboration with partners like KLM City Hopper and Zepp, and will continue until the end of 2025. It&#8217;s essential to note that not all hydrogen experiments are conducted in Haarlemmermeer. <em>\u201cIn Rotterdam, there\u2019s a cluster focused on hydrogen, so we are also conducting some pilots at Rotterdam\/The Hague Airport,\u201d<\/em> explains Zekveld.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96a8ef2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"96a8ef2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schipo-768x432.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-29374\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schipo-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schipo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schipo-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schipo-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/nlmtd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/schipo.webp 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e07800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e07800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i>As the world&#8217;s first airport, Schiphol is currently testing a hydrogen-powered Ground Power Unit. This unit provides power to aircraft and serves as a more sustainable alternative to diesel generators.<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9131553 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9131553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Taxibots for the aircraft<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ae6c84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ae6c84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Another notable experiment is the use of taxibots. These towing vehicles are designed to transport aircraft to and from the runway without requiring the aircraft engines to be running. This innovation saves a substantial amount of fuel, helping to reduce emissions and noise levels. As Zekveld noted, <em>\u201cThe first tests with these systems were conducted in 2020. After a series of adjustments, we decided last year to implement the concept in our daily operations.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Additionally, Schiphol Airport is exploring the sustainability of its grounds. Initiatives include the development of energy-neutral terminals that utilize solar energy and advanced insulation. The airport is also experimenting with circular construction methods and the reuse of materials from older buildings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b77295 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b77295\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schiphol as a testing ground<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-804705e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"804705e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pieter-Paul van Oerle is the director of nlmtd, the innovation agency collaborating with Schiphol on renewal projects. He emphasizes the importance of partnerships, stating, \u201c<em>We believe in an open innovation model. This means we don\u2019t want to develop everything ourselves; instead, we prefer to collaborate with organizations that are already working on sustainable technology. Schiphol acts as a testing ground where new solutions to existing problems can be quickly trialed.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>One significant issue is ultrafine dust, small particles that may pose health risks to both employees and nearby residents. Schiphol conducted extensive tests using mist to reduce ultrafine dust, but this approach proved insufficient. Consequently, the focus shifted to other solutions, such as utilizing electric pushback trucks to taxi aircraft to their designated positions.<\/p><p>According to Van Oerle, this swift validation process aligns well with the airport\u2019s strategic goals. He explains, <em>\u201cIn a regulated environment like Schiphol, where we must adhere to procurement obligations, processes typically take a long time. The innovation team has developed a plan to conduct experiments much more rapidly, completing them within weeks instead of months.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43b9654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43b9654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Small improvements, big effect<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386ba0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"386ba0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to physical innovations, digitalization plays a crucial role in the airport&#8217;s sustainability efforts. By leveraging smart data analysis, airport processes can be organized more efficiently. For example, advanced prediction models can optimize energy consumption, while intelligent systems improve the deployment of ground staff. <em>\u201cMuch of the sustainability comes from small improvements that collectively have a big impact,\u201d<\/em> says Van Oerle. <em>\u201cThrough smart data analysis, we can reduce energy consumption, shorten waiting times, and plan routes more efficiently.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p>For instance, artificial intelligence can help reduce queues at security checkpoints. By using a combination of cameras and sophisticated algorithms, Schiphol can predict in real-time where congestion is likely to occur and respond immediately. This not only enhances travel comfort but also lowers energy consumption, as fewer facilities are used unnecessarily.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-010b694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"010b694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The future: from experiment to scaling up<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-154ebeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"154ebeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Schiphol&#8217;s innovative approach is starting to yield results, but there is still much work to be done. In the years to come, the airport will continue to experiment with and test new technologies. <em>\u201cThe beauty of this approach is that we can adapt quickly,\u201d<\/em> says Zekveld. \u201c<em>If something works, we implement it on a larger scale. If it doesn\u2019t work, we discontinue it and try something new.\u201d<\/em> He adds that Schiphol will continue to search for new partners to collaborate with. <em>\u201cWe are always open to fresh ideas and organizations that want to innovate alongside us. With this forward-thinking approach, we hope to set an example for airports around the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5d0af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d5d0af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Change Inc. LABS \n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abb4fef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abb4fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><i>Are you looking to transition to a sustainable world but need assistance? Change Inc. LABS, in collaboration with nlmtd, can help. 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