Experts for positive change
At The Terrace, we’re big believers that companies can play a huge role in making the world a more sustainable place by creating positive change. But we also know that figuring out where to start and how to make progress can be tough. That’s where we come in!
We’re your go-to folks for all things sustainability. Whether you need help with a sustainability strategy, getting B Corp certified, CSRD, implementing changes, putting together a sustainability report, or even running a creative campaign, we’ve got you covered. Basically, whatever sustainability challenge you’re facing, we’re here to help you tackle it head-on.
17 years of positive change
Our founder, Leontine Gast, was once the first CSR Manager at Albert Heijn. And with the launch of ‘AH Biologisch’, she was a pioneer in successfully mainstreaming sustainable products in the supermarket. But, making an impact takes time. Leontine experienced first-hand the tension between a slow-to-change business landscape and an increasingly fast environmental decline. She was impatient. That’s why, in 2007, The Terrace was founded. An agency to accelerate positive change. Since then, we have supported over 150 organizations with their sustainability strategy, implementation, and communication challenges.
Our CEO: Mother Nature
At the head of our team stands Mother Nature, our CEO. Sounds idealistic? It’s actually very down-to-earth. She has billions of years of experience – and we determine our course with her well-being as number one.
Surrounding the CEO is a team characterized by a drive for positive change, solution-oriented thinking, and a love for collaboration. Whether they are recent university graduates or experienced consultants, from strategy consultants to creatives, and from communication advisors to office managers.
Every day we work together towards a future-proof world. Because we believe in the power of organizations to make the changes that our society and planet need, as long as they have the right tools, strategy, and mindset.
Our experts for positive change
Mother Nature
Our CEO. You may be wondering why? Because she is not bound by human short-term thinking, but makes decisions with - at least - the next five generations in mind. Along with her, we challenge our clients to ask themselves first: What is the greatest thing my organization/brand can do?
Leontine Gast, Founding Partner & Managing Director
Better remember this face. Leontine founded The Terrace in 2007 and since then has guided more than 150 clients on their journey toward future-proof business and making the world a more beautiful place. You might be next!
Ralph Kruijssen, Creative Director
Did someone say creativity? The Terrace's creative brain has a name: Ralph. For more than 20 years, Ralph has been bringing sustainability to life through communications, distinctive branding and activation.
Alex Jöersen, Managing Consultant Strategy
Feeling lost in (upcoming) sustainability standards and legislations like CSRD and CSDD? The strategy team, led by Alex, is here to guide you through the challenges of determining impact, defining criteria, and setting an ESG strategy.
Eva Schouten, Sr. Sustainability Strategy Consultant
Who can call herself a top 100 young sustainability leader in the Netherlands? Eva can. At The Terrace, she challenges companies to become a force for good by being responsible and transparent in their supply chains.
Deike Robotta, Jr. Sustainability Communications Consultant
Can marketing and sustainability go hand in hand? Certainly, if you ask Deike who has a broad expertise of external and internal communication. Let her help you to accelerate positive change.
Maurits de Munck, Sr. Sustainability Strategy Consultant
Is your organisation looking for support with circularity, sustainability strategy, carbon footprint calculations or B Corp certification? Maurits has a solid record of clients he has helped accelerate positive change. Be the next!
Trisha Goossens, Office Manager
Trisha is indispensable to make all our behind the scenes-processes run smoothly. She makes sure our colleagues can use as much time as possible for making positive change with our clients.
Floris van Neer, Jr. Sustainability Strategy Consultant
Sustainability certifications and ratings can be complex. Luckily, Floris can tell you all about it. With his academic and practical background in sustainability strategy, he helps you to make sense of the ESG landscape.
Liliane van Heteren, Project Manager
25 years at Albert Heijn and 9 years in the role of Sustainability Manager, that's more than a handful of experience. Liliane is a strong team player and - with her hands-on mentality - an expert in strategy implementation.
Pierre Hupperts
Anyone asking for 30 years of experience in CSR and sustainable supply chain management? Our answer to that: Pierre. Pierre is former director of The Body Shop Benelux and campaign director at Oxfam Novib, Latin America.
Gerno Kwaks, Advocacy & Stakeholder Management
Sustainability can be complex, especially when several stakeholders are involved. Gerno is our expert in making sustainability issues manageable, especially in the human rights sphere.
Lusian Bottema, Trainee Strategy & Implementation
As a trainee, Lusian supports our strategy and implementation team. She shares: "I'm happy to join a passionate agency like The Terrace, which combines a human-first working atmosphere with professional excellence."
Anna Vlassov, Jr. Sustainability Strategy Consultant
Anna helps companies navigate the complexities of sustainability, creates resilient and future-proof strategies, and transforms these into actionable plans to drive lasting and meaningful positive change.
