About FutureFit Collab

Twenty years of sustainability, from plan to practice

FutureFit Collab did not begin as an agency, but as a series of places where people wanted to make sustainability truly work. A foundation, an innovation hub, the Dutch branch of The Natural Step, partners in Japan and the Philippines. In 2024 it all came together in one studio for sustainability culture and leadership, local and global.

What we set in motion together

Results from twenty years of work

These figures are the work of clients, partners and teams. We helped set the direction, design the culture and develop the people.

400M+
euro in investment steered toward sustainability
650,000
tonnes of CO2 reduced
70,000+
homes made sustainable
350+
organisations guided
2,000+
professionals trained live
3,000+
participants via e-learning
Our history

From separate initiatives to one studio

2006

Sustainable Enterprise Foundation

Berend and Nobby found a non-profit that helps organisations shift from reducing impact to creating value. With an early sustainability database for procurement and decision-makers, and scientific frameworks translated into practice.

2008

International Center for Sustainable Excellence

ICSE opens, a 4,000 square metre innovation hub where business, government, science and society meet. More than 40,000 professionals took part in programmes and conferences. In partnership with the City of Eindhoven and the DOEN Foundation.

2009

The Natural Step Netherlands

Berend and Freek found the Dutch branch of The Natural Step and build a national platform for strategic sustainability with the science-based FSSD framework. 60+ housing corporations, dozens of municipalities and hundreds of companies guided, 2,000+ professionals trained live, 3,000+ online.

2019

Partnership with Bcon International

A partnership with Bcon International from Japan brings proven behavioural and leadership methods. Change that does not only sit on paper, but sticks in behaviour.

2020

Partnership with ACG Human Capital Solutions

With ACG Human Capital Solutions in the Philippines we embed sustainability in strategy, culture and daily practice through leadership and transformation programmes, from Manila and far beyond. Dr. Gem Brion Zabala joins and brings rich experience in leadership development and team collaboration.

2023

Founding of Nature's Leap

Nature's Leap BV becomes the legal home for the work across Northwest Europe and Southeast Asia.

2024

Everything comes together in FutureFit Collab

All partnerships and experience come together in one studio for sustainability culture and leadership. One team, two home bases, global reach.

The people behind FutureFit Collab

A team you get to know

A compact core with specialists in Northwest Europe and Southeast Asia, supported by an advisory board from different regions and sectors.

Dr. Gem Brion Zabala
Dr. Gem Brion Zabala
Co-founder, master practitioner and trainer (LIFO, ITS, FSSD). CEO ACG Human Capital, FFC Philippines.
Berend Aanraad
Berend Aanraad
Co-founder, master facilitator and trainer (FSSD, Art of Hosting). CEO FFC Netherlands and Philippines.
Nobby van Gisbergen
Nobby van Gisbergen
Co-founder, technical lead. Interaction designer and trainer (FSSD). CTO FFC Netherlands.
Reza van der Smitte
Reza van der Smitte
PA, administration and back office. FFC Netherlands.
Jessel Sola
Jessel Sola
Production and customer support. ACG Human Capital, FFC Philippines.
Rebie Lucille Espiritu
Rebie Lucille Espiritu
Executive assistant and customer support. ACG Human Capital, FFC Philippines.
Advisory board

Kept sharp by experienced minds

Akira Furumoto
Akira Furumoto
Manager Bcon Global, Japan.
Bruce Rowling
Bruce Rowling
CEO Applied Strengths, United Kingdom.
Margrethe van Heeswijk
Margrethe van Heeswijk
Founder and CEO Worldlife International, Netherlands.
Hany El-Awadly
Hany El-Awadly
Global operations and IP lead Bcon. Japan, Middle East, Egypt.
Our values

What guides everything we do

Practical leadership

We stay until it works. No report that disappears in a drawer, but choices that hold up on Monday.

Integrated connection

Strategy, culture and people belong together. We work on every layer at once.

Co-creation from trust

Change happens with people, not for people. We build together.

Human-centred transformation

Real change starts with people. We activate and connect across the whole organisation.

Courageous simplicity

We make complex science clear, and dare to keep it simple where we can.

Local and global

What we stand up for

Alongside paid work we put our knowledge to use for community partners, paid and pro bono.

Plog the Planet Parade

Plog the Planet Parade

In Taguig, Metro Manila, participants run and clean the streets as they go. It tackles plastic pollution, helps prevent flooding and connects neighbourhoods.

International Sustainability Summit

International Sustainability Summit

In Makati, Metro Manila, this summit has connected young talent with companies and organisations for seven years, with the goal of more sustainability in education.

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