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With years of experience across various sectors, Kiwa is a trusted knowledge partner in certification, quality assurance and innovation. As a thought leader, we are happy to share our expertise through in-depth articles and blogs.

On this page, you’ll find an overview of our publications, where we explore current developments, trends and challenges in different industries.

Why hydrogen is essential in the energy transition

The energy transition involves significant changes: phasing out fossil fuels and switching to sustainable, clean energy sources. Hydrogen plays a key role in this shift. Although hydrogen has long been used in industrial processes, it is now gaining attention as a clean energy source. But why is hydrogen so vital in this transition? Let’s dive in.

The 5 misconceptions about hydrogen

Many people think of hydrogen as something new—a futuristic technology that has only recently gained attention. This isn’t entirely true. Hydrogen has been used for decades in industrial processes. However, numerous misconceptions still surround hydrogen, especially as it gains prominence in the energy transition. Let’s debunk some of these myths.

Working Responsibly with AI? 5 Tips for Implementing ISO 42001

In this article, Marjolein Veenstra, Kiwa’s scheme manager for ISO 42001, shares five key tips for implementing and embedding this standard.

Quality is more than a certificate; it’s a way of life

World Quality Day 2024 is a global initiative organized by the Chartered Quality Institute, dedicated to championing excellent quality management. This year’s theme was ‘Quality: from compliance to performance’. Here to tell us more is Eugène den Elzen, Quality Manager at Kiwa’s Corporate Services.

Hydrogen in the Smart Energy Hub: Advancing the energy transition together

How can your Smart Energy Hub prepare for a future where hydrogen plays a central role in the energy transition? Let’s explore some critical questions that can help your hub make strategic choices.

Hydrogen in Industry: The key to decarbonization

Is your industrial organisation ready for the energy transition? Many Dutch industrial companies are facing increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, driven not only by societal expectations but also by stricter regulations.

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