One Planet Studio

About One Planet Studio

One Planet Studio is a venture studio that builds and invests in companies focused on decarbonization and sustainability. It primarily serves the Benelux industrial and construction sectors by identifying and implementing proven clean technology solutions from around the world. The firm's mission is to accelerate cross-border cleantech transfer to help build a reindustrialized and sustainable future.

The company was founded by Bernard Nobels. One Planet Studio operates on an optimized venture studio model, which involves creating joint ventures with international cleantech partners to establish a local presence in the Benelux region. This approach aims to maximize the chances of success for new ventures by providing them with an established ecosystem. The studio fosters open partnerships that are designed to benefit all stakeholders, including the parent companies, investors, and local talent.

One Planet Studio's services cover several key areas. It provides 'CSO-as-a-service', data collection and reporting, and business innovation and transformation. The process begins with mapping a company's decarbonization challenges to specific cleantech solutions, conducting market research to prioritize options, and then setting up pilot projects to test them in real-world conditions. For larger corporations, the studio offers M&A buy-side services, including strategic target identification and green due diligence. The firm's core focus areas for creating business opportunities are energy efficiency, circularity, bio-sourcing, and electrification within the built environment and industry. Its portfolio includes ventures in reconditioned building materials, data-driven sustainability, vertical farming, and recycled construction boards.