ISC3 – International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre

Our Vision:

Sustainable Chemistry for a Sustainable World

Sustainable Chemistry facilitates the needs of the present – without compromising the ecological, social and economic needs of future generations.

The chemical industry and downstream sectors using chemicals and materials touch nearly every manufacturing and service sector worldwide and are deeply connected with humanities way of living. The transformation towards sustainability is key to meet existential global challenges like e.g., climate change, inequality, scarcity of resources. The approach of Sustainable Chemistry connects a circular economy with multifaceted aspects of sustainability and changes stakeholder behavior.

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ISC3 Online Atlas

Connecting international stakeholders across actors and sectors is an important aspect of promoting Sustainable Chemistry. The Online Atlas is an interactive platform that displays actors worldwide. Join the community.

ISC3 Online Atlas

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ISC3 Event Calendar

Cooperation and knowledge exchange across actors and sectors are key to facilitating a transformation towards Sustainable Chemistry. Explore opportunities to learn, exchange, and interact at events in the world of Sustainable Chemistry. Join the community.

ISC3 Event Calendar

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ISC3 Trainings

The ISC3 created and collected various on-demand trainings, self-paced online learning courses, study courses and an online library for you to dive into. The ISC3 will constantly extend its Training portfolio. Check out our trainings.

ISC3 Trainings

What's new?

Start Up of the Month

Dimpora

Swiss start-up Dimpora has developed waterproof and breathable membranes for outdoor clothing. Their production process with their patented CoreLayer Technology was designed with sustainability as a fundamental characteristic: From the process itself, where only chemicals that are PFAS-free and non-toxic are used, to cooperation with part...

Date: 04.12.2024

ChemSelect: New Sustainability Assessment Tool For Chemicals

The German Environment Agency has launched an innovative tool, ChemSelect, to help companies conduct a quick and easy sustainability assessment of chemical substances and mixtures. This free online application offers a streamlined approach to identifying which chemicals are more sustainable and safer for human health and the environment. ...

Date: 13.12.2024

SPOTLIGHT 2024 Recap

The SPOTLIGHT 2024 event took place on the 28th of September with great success. With a focus on innovative approaches on the nexus between Sustainable Chemistry and Climate Friendly Solutions, participants shared insights and exchanged innovative ideas for an incredibly fruitful event. SPOTLIGHT 2024 began with a discussion on bioecono...

Innovation Challenge

The annual ISC3 Innovation Challenge is thematically oriented along a once-per-year selected focus topic. Start-ups globally are invited to contend for a total of 25,000 EUR in prize money with their innovative ideas that are revolving around the ongoing year’s focus topic. They are assessed by a jury of international experts who scor...

Who we are

The ISC₃ is an international centre promoting and developing sustainable chemistry solutions worldwide. Chemistry is currently facing a substantial challenge: to progress towards sustainability and a circular economy, it must reinvent itself. This entails a new system thinking based on a circular approach and the creation of new business opportunities and jobs...

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What we do

The ISC3 is a catalyst for Sustainable Chemistry and acts on five levels: collaboration, innovation, education, research and information. It connects stakeholders from the private sector, science and research as well as civil society and politics to develop a transformative agenda enabling Sustainable Chemistry to contribute to the international processes on the sound...

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Knowledge

Knowledge management and information dissemination on Sustainable Chemistry innovation, policies and research are important cross-sectional tasks of the ISC3. To support a better understanding of and a sound discussion on Sustainable Chemistry as a solution provider for sustainable development and a key contribution to a pollution free planet the ISC3 acts...

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Innovative solutions to combat and prevent pollution in the areas of mobility, energy, urbanisation, and agriculture very often originate in the chemical sector and mostly stem from its research community and start-up companies. Examples are fossil fuel substitutes, new energy storage systems and new construction and insulation materials...

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Research

Emerging concepts and hot topics of research in Sustainable Chemistry are monitored with regard to possible future Sustainable Chemistry solutions in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Long term consequences and possible rebound effects of the processes, technologies and specific solutions proposed by...

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Academic Education

The ISC3-Research & Education Hub is developing and implementing international study programs of Sustainable Chemistry. For an interdisciplinary understanding of Sustainable Chemistry, know-how about green chemistry, i.e. synthesis and product related topics, needs to be complemented by a broader knowledge of chemistry’s role and contributions...

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Vocational Education & Advisory Service

GIZ’s management model “Capacity WORKs” describes Capacity Development as “The development of the ability of people, organizations and societies to manage their own sustainable development processes and adapt to changing circumstances”. It recognizes four levels of capacity development.

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Policy & Stakeholder Dialogue

Policy- and Stakeholder Dialogue is an important part of ISC3's daily work and activities, as decision makers play a key role in fighting climate change, poverty, hunger, pollution and many other societal and environmental needs. The overarching goal of the ISC3 is to raise awareness of Sustainable Chemistry among decision makers across actors and sectors on national...

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CAPCI

CAPCI focuses on developing capacities and disseminating knowledge. In this way, the project strives to enable key stakeholders in developing countries and emerging economies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from chemicals production, while enhancing climate-friendly solutions. The project develops individual measures in close cooperation with...

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International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre

We transform chemistry

Our Vision:

Sustainable Chemistry for a Sustainable World