The Sustainable Chemistry Club 2024
Join us for the first webinar of the 3rd edition on Sustainable Chemistry Club: Advancing Green and Sustainable Chemistry – Avoiding and Substituting Single-Use Plastics (SUPs)! Zoom registration: HERE This webinar, launched by ISC3 in collaboration with GIZ India project “Circular Economy Solutions Preventing Marine Litter in Ecosystems (CES)”, is going to take place on 22 August 2024, 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM (IST), online. The event will focus on the potential and possibilities of alternatives and the substitution of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs).
The objective of the virtual session is to inform about scalable alternatives to Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) and offer insights into the current developments on the matter in the chemical industry. The goal is also to foster a dialog between start-ups, policy makers, NGOs and other stakeholders in the green and sustainable chemistry innovation system to discuss how the substitution or avoidance of SUP chemistry contributes to the UNEP 10 Green and Sustainable Chemistry objectives and guiding considerations. Furthermore, a goal is also to showcase Start-ups developing SUP alternatives and packaging-free solutions as examples for these objectives. Here, the relevance of the topic and elaboration of existing opportunities should be elucidated by the presentation of present success stories and regional business cases. 6 innovative Indian and European start-ups will be presenting their solutions in a 5 min pitch each, accompanied by a subject matter expert.
Additionally, the webinar highlight and explore elements related to policy and regulation that are relevant for start-ups in sustainable chemistry. View the whole agenda here: Agenda SCC Webinar
Why attend? - Industry Insights:Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the chemical industry impacts sustainable development, both through resource consumption and pollutant emissions, and through its potential to innovate sustainable solutions.
- Innovative Solutions:Learn about cutting-edge innovations that drive sustainable growth, crucial for developing a chemical industry that aligns with global sustainability goals.
- Global Framework on Chemicals: Explore the newly adopted Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) - For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste. Understand strategic objectives and targets, such as D1, which aims for companies to consistently invest in and achieve innovations in sustainable chemistry and resource efficiency by 2030 throughout the life cycle of chemicals.
- UNEP’s Framework Manual: Discover how to utilize UNEP’s Framework Manual on Green and Sustainable Chemistry to promote sustainable practices within the chemical industry.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Gain valuable insights into the role of sustainable chemistry in achieving SDGs. Learn about solutions for plastic waste management, innovations to eliminate single-use plastics, and connect with key global stakeholders to drive sustainable innovation locally.
- Scalable Alternatives: Discover the challenges and opportunities in eliminating SUP items, particularly in markets like India, and explore scalable, competitively priced alternatives.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise and guidance provided through a series of webinars, addressing key questions on translating sustainable chemistry into transformational strategies relevant to regional and local contexts.
- Network and Collaborate: Connect with founders, investors, academia, and funding organizations to share insights, forge partnerships, and drive sustainable innovation in your sector.
Join us to learn, connect and discuss with industry experts, scientists and entrepreneurs about the impact of Sustainable Chemistry in your region!
The Sustainable Chemistry Club 2022/ 2023
The final session took place on April 25th, 2023 in the frame of the ISC3 Sustainable Chemistry Spotlight on Sustainable Chemistry and Innovation. The ISC3 has awared three best start-up solutions from all of the webinars. Congratulations to E[co]work, SCHÜTZEN, and Ashaya! The three start-ups will present their innovations in the frame of the upcoming ISC3 Investor Forum on September 28th, 2023 in Bonn, Germany.
The objective of the 2022/2023 series was to highlight actions being taken to promote and implement Green and Sustainable Chemistry across different stakeholders: Policymakers, Entrepreneurs and Academia. The event series, which began with a Roundtable discussion, aimed to foster a common understanding of Green and Sustainable Chemistry and showcase how UNEPs Green and Sustainable Chemistry: Framework Manual and the 10 Green and Sustainable Chemistry objectives can be useful tools for stakeholders to take relevant actions. Participants had the opportunity to see the potential of green and sustainable chemical innovations to support the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. After the Roundtable, five webinars followed, each focusing on two of UNEP’s Objectives, with corresponding illustrative examples from impactful Sustainable Chemistry start-ups, MSMEs and innovators from across India.
The club was created to bring together the Sustainable Chemistry ecosystem and discuss the pivotal role of Sustainable Chemistry across sectors and value chains. Panelists discussed the holistic concept of Sustainable Chemistry and it´s linkages between various industry sectors and innovation. Each session was followed by a networking event, where all participants had the opportunity to exchange with our Panel of experts.
Learn more about our second season: SSC 2022/ 2023The Sustainable Chemistry Club 2021
The club was created to raise awareness on the pivotal role of Sustainable Chemistry (SC) across sectors and value chains. Participants had the opportunity to learn the holistic concept of Sustainable Chemistry and understand the linkages between SC, various industry sectors and innovation. In every session one speaker from Europe and India present their insights, experiences and challenges followed by an open discussion.
Learn more about our first season: SSC 2021You can also find our past Sustainable Chemistry Club Webinars on Youtube
