We conduct research on how technology, organization, and policy can work together to reduce climate impact and resource consumption, preserve natural diversity and biodiversity, strengthen competitiveness, and secure welfare services in a time of major change.
We work across disciplines and at multiple levels – from individuals and enterprises to systems and society – to find solutions that actually work.
Our research includes
- Sustainable transformation, identifying drivers and barriers for transition processes in key societal services such as energy, clean water, transport, and food production.
- Technologies for lower climate and environmental impact, reduced land use, and smarter resource consumption.
- Environmental technology and digitalisation, where digital solutions contribute to the green transition.
- Circular economy, including circular value chains and business models.
- Value chain development, perspectives, dynamics, and mechanisms linked to the development of new value chains.
- Sustainability in the health sector, including staffing and efficient resource use.
- Change processes in organisations and businesses, with a focus on competitiveness and profitability.
- Policies, incentive structures, and regulations that influence environmental innovation and transition.
- Innovation and new business models that support sustainability goals.
At SINTEF, we contribute with solutions that require fresh thinking, collaboration, and technological insight. We provide research and tools that make it possible to make informed decisions – whether the topic is demographic change, energy use, or digitalization.
