Robert de Jong

Sustainability innovation strategist with 20yrs+ experience spanning tech, real estate, business development. Passionate about active travel & urban wellbeing

[Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife]

France’s vélorution is much bigger than just the capital.

It’s happening in every corner of the country, with commitment at all levels of government to fund and build high-quality cycling networks.

And in cities like Lyon, progress is moving at a dizzying and unstoppable pace.

[Uni of East London @UEL_News]

Day one of the Sustainable Cities Festival is here! 🌱🏙️

Director of the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, Robert de Jong, hosted a panel with our keynote speakers, asking how we can solve the pressing challenges facing urban environments today.

Register now 👉https://t.co/HI34riYwGj @robertdejong #UELSustainableCities #UELYearofScience

[Professor Francis Davis @FrancisTDavis]

" London's future is East and green + its diaspora communities key to that' @SadiqKhan at launch of @UEL_News Royal Docks Centre 4 Sustainability @EstuaryEnvoy

[Uni of East London @UEL_News]

We were thrilled to unveil the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability yesterday – a hub of innovation and sustainable change in East London.

We were honoured to have the Mayor of London, the Mayor of Newham, join our visionary Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Amanda Broderick, and chair of Board of Governors John Garwood in unlocking the potential of this inspiring new space! Together, we're shaping a greener, brighter future.

@rokhsanafiaz @MayorofLondon @SteveDiasio @NewhamLondon @Forum4theFuture #MyRDCS

[Will Norman @willnorman]

London's network of Cycleways continues to grow.

Great seeing construction progressing on York Way between Kings Cross & Camden Rd.

This introduces new raised stepped cycle tracks in both directions as well as other improvements.

@tfl @IslingtonBC @CamdenCouncil

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

Only 5% of people ride bicycles, so it doesn't make sense to improve bike infrastructure.

Only 5% of people drive electric cars, so we're going to create a national charging network.

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

Looking forward to working closely with UEL's Sustainability team as we make a step change in driving forward a healthy future for our students, staff, community and organisation. #MYRDCS #SustainableFuture #netzero #impact @COP28_UAE

[Uni of East London @UEL_News]

We're getting ready to launch our Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability! ♻️

Hear from our Sustainability Officer, Varsha on the initiatives we are taking to become a sustainable University and net zero carbon by 2030.

Join our launch event 👉 https://t.co/Lp2dNYUXJj

[Uni of East London @UEL_News]

We're getting ready to launch our Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability! ♻️

Hear from our Sustainability Officer, Varsha on the initiatives we are taking to become a sustainable University and net zero carbon by 2030.

Join our launch event 👉 https://t.co/Lp2dNYUXJj

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

6 December the hard hats are off and the doors of the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability will open, as UEL continues to strengthen its collaboration with industry and community to accelerate a sustainable future.

Join us: https://t.co/DG5rjdLBo8

#MyRDCS @UEL_News

[Uni of East London @UEL_News]

How is UEL making an impact on creating a sustainable world? 🌱

Ahead of launch of the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, hear from Director Robert De Jong, on what the Centre offers.

Join our lauch event 👉 https://t.co/xlFPqm5s4W #RDCS #Sustainability

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

Exciting to see the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability come to life and looking forward to meeting our community on the 6 December as we strengthen our sustainability path and impacts!

[Uni of East London @UEL_News]

Building works are well underway ahead of the launch of our Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability.

Get ready to be part of an inclusive innovation ecosystem connecting UEL students, graduates, businesses, and east London communities.

Join us 👉 https://t.co/xlFPqm5s4W #RDCS

[Uni of East London @UEL_News]

We had a fantastic time at the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards last night! 🏆

In a continued effort to support local businesses in Newham, Chris Dodd from Talent Gateway judged and presented the ‘Business Person of The Year Award’ to Rebecca Rosmini from Signorelli Bakery.

[RICS @RICSnews]

When did you become a surveyor? 🤔

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

UK housing standards for landlords need a wholesale health standard that includes freeholders and all rentals. A 2030 goal to halve the problem is not good enough and puts little pressure on much needed reform. #housing #freeholdreform #health #ukhousing https://t.co/LelL7pSRaJ

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

@MassChallenge
gets underway @UEL_News with start-ups striving to scale:
#corporatesustainabili
#driverlesscarsoftware
#buildingretrofit
#agecare #technology

#Kestrix @AilunaCommunity
#InsureVision #Ignotalabs @miiCAREuk
#buildings #startup #EastLondon #RoyalDocks #RDCS

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

All I want for Christmas is another name said 'Charles Henry John Benedict Crofton Chetwynd Chetwynd-Talbot' a humble resident of #Shrewsbury known for his support of a small organisation in need of political hinching!! 😂🙃

#HouseOfLords #bollocksnames #longname #Lords

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

Was this street named by a teacher having a giraffe?😂👀🤔

Are there more signs like this? Share your pics #streetnames #signs #grammar #funsigns

[Indy Johar @indy_johar]

Copenhagen - The City Bench project -accommodating likely sea level rise in 78 years (ignoring the devastation that will driven by storm surges much earlier) HT @awlilnatty for the pictures - thank you!

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

I argue that mainstream environmental groups have made a terrible mistake in imagining that incremental change is quicker and easier to achieve than system change.
System change is - and has always been - our only realistic option. https://t.co/TQBGTn7AHe

[Robert de Jong @robertdejong]

Many buildings are unsuitable for renewable energy and a signal we need Net Zero approaches that focus on buildings and the wider urban context.