The transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a sustainable economy is crucial to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Vertoro, located on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, plays a pioneering role in green chemistry by developing innovative solutions and thus taking the lead in this transition. The company originated as a spin-off of the Lignin RICHES project, which took place at the Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology (InSciTe), a Dutch public-private research and technical validation institute founded by Royal DSM, Maastricht University, Maastricht University Medical Center, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and the Province of Limburg. Vertoro recognizes the enormous potential of lignin, a natural polymer abundant in biomass. However, lignin is currently underutilised as a renewable solution, as around 100 million tonnes of it are burned annually. Using their pioneering technology, Vertoro has developed a process that converts lignin-containing biomass into crude lignin oil (GOLDILOCKS® CLO) and reusable cellulose. This cellulose is then further processed into a glucose-rich syrup known as crude sugar oil (CSOTM). Thanks to this breakthrough, lignin can be efficiently applied in sustainable biofuels and chemical building blocks, despite the challenges associated with the polymeric nature of lignin. Vertoro has the ambition to expand its product portfolio and extract valuable chemicals from its biomass, CLO and CSOTM streams. To achieve this, extraction methods are needed. In the context of this JTF project, Vertoro therefore applies a "design to recycle" approach, in which knowledge is gained about the purification and separation of these high-quality chemicals. This includes soft wood extractives, GOLDILOCKS® powder, Homo Vanillin Acetal (HANNA) and glucose derivatives such as levulic acid. This commitment is in line with Vertoro's vision to transform Chemelot into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive region by leveraging low-carbon technologies and chemical applications. By integrating the extraction of these chemicals into their core processes, Vertoro not only improves its own business operations, but also opens up new sustainable opportunities within Chemelot. The second goal of the project is to develop the necessary green skills. It is of great importance to integrate biobased processes into the existing chemical industry at Chemelot, which currently accounts for more than 8,000 jobs in the region. As the transition to sustainable chemistry progresses, jobs based on fossil-oriented processes may change or disappear. To facilitate a smooth transition for the workforce, Vertoro is committed to setting up and developing modules for the (re)training of technical personnel, including operators and process engineers with experience in the fossil fuel industry. These modules will focus on developing the necessary skills for working with biobased chemical processes, ensuring a competent workforce during this transition. By reskilling workers, Vertoro aims to address the demographic shrinkage and tight labour market in the region while supporting the smooth transition to biomass-based production. By integrating these objectives, Vertoro aims to further develop its extraction and purification methods, enabling valuable chemical building blocks based on biomass to be obtained while at the same time transforming Chemelot into a competitive and resource-efficient region.