In order to make the concept of Sustainable Chemistry a breakthrough worldwide, the ISC3 relies on a broad network. A key instrument is the “ISC3net – International Sustainable Chemistry Network” which forms a platform for a global exchange of information, ideas and projects on this topic. Further ISC3 collaborates with partners from policy, civil society, industry and academia to shape its transformative agenda.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization nd environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in three thematic priorities, each of which represents different aspects of ISID:
Elsevier is an information and analytics company and one of the world's major providers of scientific, technical, and medical information. It was established in 1880 as a publishing company and is a part of the RELX Group. Elsevier's products and services include the entire academic research lifecycle, including software and data-management, instruction and assessment tools. Elsevier partners with the ISC3 on the “Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference”, a scientific event chaired by Prof. Klaus Kümmerer, Director of the ISC3 Research & Education Hub. Elsevier and ISC3 also joined forces on the Green & Sustainable Challenge and are praising three awards each year.
SusChem ETP, founded in 2004, is a European Technology Platform, with the main objective of contributing to revitalizing research & innovation in Sustainable Chemistry and Industrial Biotechnology in Europe. As a multi-stakeholders networking forum and a technology solutions provider, SusChem works towards advising on technology priorities, at a European level. SusChem engages, consults and brings together representatives from larger Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, Universities and research technology organisations – being open to the wider society. SusChem technology focus areas include: Advanced Materials, Advanced Processes, Catalysis, enabling Digital technologies as well as Horizontal topics.
Started in 1998 with the mission of improving lives through science and technology innovation, the Centre for Science and Technology Innovations (CSTI) is a research development hub and think tank. As a UNESCO Associated centre, it supports science-driven environmental initiatives to stimulate the development of new technologies, promote sustainable business innovations and enable community-led growth across Africa. Current sustainable chemistry and materials innovation research focuses on social and culturally embedded practices that improve regenerative systems.
The International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN) is an associated organization of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). With a vision to connect and empower younger chemists worldwide, the network aims to support and advocate for early-career scientists working across the chemical sciences towards a globally sustainable future. To date, the IYCN has members and delegates from more than 80 countries. Eight committees are currently working to achieve the goals of the IYCN, including Industry Relations, Social Media, Governance, Conference Presence, Public Outreach, International Society Liaison, Science for Policy and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. The IYCN organizes several projects, such as a mentoring program, an experiment outreach competition, several workshop series, and the annual Global Conversion on Sustainability. The IYCN is an official partner organisation of the ISC3.
The Young Chemists Forum (JCF) of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) consist of mostly student members of the GDCh. Here young chemists coordinate and organize their interests and activities within 54 regional forums of the 60 GDCh local sections. The regional forums organise a wide range of events, from high-profile lectures to seminars, introductory events, job fairs, experiments for young and old to conferences lasting several days. The JCF is an official partner organisation of the ISC3.
The National Agency for Research and Innovation of Uruguay (ANII) executes the strategic Research and Innovation policy guidelines in Uruguay. It promotes, articulates and strengthens the capabilities of the National Innovation System to achieve a sustainable, productive and social development of the country. Thanks to an adequate legal framework and a proper information technology infrastructure, the Uruguayan National Innovation System has the potential to become a role model for the Southern Cone. ANII holds the presidency of the newly formed Network of Latin American Innovation Agencies "RELAI".
At Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Sittard-Geleen, entrepreneurs, scientists and students work together in the fields of performance materials, process technology and biomedical solutions. This results in the building of bridges between research and innovations in companies. The campus and the adjacent Chemelot industrial park form together one giant laboratory where the brightest, highly qualified experts from universities and the business community work together. Brightlands Chemelot Campus is part of Brightlands, an open innovation community made up of four campuses that are working on the major challenges in the fields of materials, circular chemistry, health, agri-food, data science and smart digital services.
The Forum Startup Chemie is an open forum that aims to significantly increase the number of successful, young and innovative chemistry and biotechnology companies by providing uncomplicated access to established companies, infrastructure, investors and information. The initiative stands for transparency and continuous support of start-ups in all stages - from idea to market success.
The Forum has been jointly launched by Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND), Business Angels Rhein-Main (BA-FRM), German Chemical Industry Association (VCI), German Chemical Society (GDCh), DECHEMA German Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (DECHEMA), German Startups Association, and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). Any organization or person interested in active participation can join the Forum Startup Chemie as a stakeholder and get involved in the forum's working groups.
The Green ChemisTree Foundation – India is a registered non-for-profit organization founded with the vision to bring forth technical know-how regarding green chemistry and engineering applications amongst the chemical community including industry, academia, research institutes, government bodies, and students. The foundation´s focus has been majorly on the process industry covering sectors such as pharmaceuticals, dye, and pigments, agrochemicals and specialty fine chemicals. Green ChemisTree Foundation collaborates with various local and international experts and agencies to create diverse initiatives to accelerate the implementation of Green Chemistry & Engineering to achieve Environmental Sustainability. Industrial Green Chemistry World (IGCW) is the Green ChemisTree Foundation’s flagship convention, a platform that brings all stakeholders of the Indian Chemical Industry together to deliberate on innovative solutions, best practices and tools in the domain on Green & Sustainable Chemistry
Start-Up Chile (SUP) is a public start-up accelerator created by the Chilean Government for high-potential entrepreneurs to bootstrap their start-ups and use Chile as a foundation. Today, Start-Up Chile is the leading accelerator in Latin Amerika, among the TOP 10 globally, and one of the biggest and most diverse start-up communities in the world. Start-Up Chile has been a global game-changer. After it was created, 50 countries followed suit and created similar programs.
Start.Up Lounge Africa is a management consulting firm providing specialised business development support for both technology and non-technology businesses across Africa and Europe. They believe developing strong B2B networks across continents is crucial to creating the opportunities that people and businesses need to thrive.
They do this by providing the following services:
youthinkgreen Egypt is a social enterprise educating and empowering youth to apply sustainable ecological solutions to global challenges and problems through designing world-class hands-on and empowerment programs for young people. The organization annually arranges a Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Youth Program in Egypt. The main goal of the organization is to educate and empower young emergent environmental entrepreneurs to create innovative solutions to Egypt’s most pressing sustainability challenges and developing start-up models for such solutions.
