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ISC3 - International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre

The ISC3 – International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre – wants to support the global breakthrough of sustainable chemistry.

Who we are

ISC3 is a new international centre promoting and developing sustainable chemistry solutions world-wide. Chemistry is facing the biggest challenge in its history: Basically, it has to reinvent itself in order to progress towards sustainable chemistry and a circular economy. This implies new business opportunities, new jobs, and a key contribution to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The ISC3 is committed to shape this transformation in cooperation with all stakeholders. ISC3 is a globally acting centre, multi-stakeholder platform and think tank. It manages a knowledge platform and a network of experts, offers training and support for implementation especially for developing countries, carries out innovation scouting activities to discover new technologies, processes and business models. It is a partner for industry and politics as well as for the civil society and research and connects different stakeholders in order to jointly develop new solutions for climate protection, energy generation, mobility and food supply. more

The ISC3 was established in May 2017 by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMU) as a contribution to the international transformation towards sustainable chemistry and is presently being hosted by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ). The ISC3 Headquarter is located in the UN-City of Bonn, Germany. The centre has established a Research Hub at Leuphana University, Lüneburg and an Innovation Hub at DECHEMA, Frankfurt a.M.

05/10/2026

What does Sustainable Chemistry look like in practice?

Our new paper, Practice of Sustainable Chemistry, explores this question through practical examples.

Read it on our website:

https://isc3.org/page/key-characteristics-of-sustainable-chemistry

28/09/2026

Two days left to register for the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026!

From 19–22 October, the global bioeconomy community will meet in Dublin to explore how bio-based innovation can move from discovery to real-world impact.

ISC3 will be there, co-hosting the workshop “Beyond Science and Technology: Scaling the Bioeconomy in the Global South – Enabling Conditions, Regional Cooperation and Global Partnerships” and leading a Scaling Action Lab on moving from fragmented markets towards sustainable regional and global value chains.

More on our contribution soon!

👉 Register now and select your workshops directly in the registration form: https://gbs2026.org/registration

25/09/2026

The most important conversations happen around the table.

On Day 2 of Spotlights 2026 organised by Umweltbundesamt - German Environment Agency and ISC3, participants choose one of six interactive breakout groups to explore the key challenges of the chemical transition in depth.

Topics include:

🔹Innovation & future business

🔹Financing the transition

🔹Plastics circularity

🔹Sustainable electronics

🔹Better regulation

🔹Zero pollution

Together with experts from research, industry, finance, policymaking and civil society, participants will discuss practical solutions and bring their key findings back to the plenary.

Real conversations. Real collaboration. Real impact.

📅 14–15 October | Dessau-Roßlau

🎟️ Participation is free, but places are limited.

🔗 Register now:

https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/form/anmelden-spotlight-konferenz

Read more here: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/spotlight-conference-overview

08/09/2026

Excited to be part of Webinar #3 in the series on implementing the Global Framework on Chemicals — join us on 23 September to explore how green and Sustainable Chemistry can drive safer innovation, prevent pollution at source, and shape the emerging Global Roadmap. Hear from experts across UNITAR, OECD, UNEP, Brazil's government, and industry, then add your voice to the conversation shaping the Roadmap's future. 🧪🌱

02/09/2026

Without (formerly Without by Ashaya) is turning so far "unrecyclable" plastic waste — think chip packets and mixed textiles — into high-quality materials, using a low-temperature, solvent-free process. Along the way, they're also formalizing jobs for former waste pickers in India, multiplying their incomes in the process.

Since being named ISC3 Start-up of the Month in 2023, they've launched a demonstration plant in Pune, filed eight patents, become a Certified B Corp, and picked up awards from Unilever and L'Oréal for the world's first 100% recycled bottle made from waste packaging.

Proof that Sustainable Chemistry solutions can scale — and that sustainability and dignity for workers don't have to be a trade-off. 🌍

Read the full interview with founder Anish Malpani: https://isc3.org/page/sustainable-chemistry-changemakers-without-scales-a-recycling-solution-for-hard-to-recycle-plastic-packaging

01/09/2026

🌟 Start-up of the Month: Afya Ya Mnyama Digital! 🌟

In Tanzania, protecting livestock means protecting a family’s livelihood. Afya Ya Mnyama Digital is helping farmers do both − by making livestock health monitoring smarter, earlier, and more sustainable.

Tanzanian start-up Afya Ya Mnyama Digital has developed a smart ear tag sensor paired with the Mnyama Check Platform, an AI-powered livestock health monitoring application that enables farmers to monitor their animals in real time. By detecting diseases at an early stage, the system helps reduce livestock losses. It also tracks reproductive behaviour, providing accurate documentation that supports herd management while reducing the need for manual observation.

A second key aspect of the innovation is the environmental design of the ear tags. Developed according to eco-design principles, they are designed for recyclability, repairability, and a long service life, reducing waste compared with conventional livestock monitoring devices.

With its solution, Afya Ya Mnyama Digital combines digital innovation with environmental sustainability, supporting more efficient and responsible livestock farming.
👉 Learn more about our Start-up of the Month September − Afya Ya Mnyama Digital: https://www.isc3.org/page/fb/afya-ya-mnyama-digital

18/08/2026

The Umweltbundesamt - German Environment Agency and the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) have announced "Spotlights 2026: Shaping the Chemical Transition Together," a two-day conference taking place 14–15 October 2026 in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany.

The event will bring together representatives from industry, policymaking, academia, finance and civil society to address how Europe's chemical industry can remain globally competitive and innovative while operating within planetary boundaries — covering sustainable feedstocks, circularity, chemicals management and the regulatory frameworks needed to scale innovation.

Participation is free of charge; places are limited.

🔗 Read more: https://www.isc3.org/page/joint-pathways-towards-a-competitive-innovative-and-sustainable-european-chemical-industry-by-2050

07/08/2026

The future of Europe's chemical industry matters to all of us. It affects the products we use every day, climate protection, innovation, and Europe's competitiveness — and it's facing a fundamental transformation.

In October, the Umweltbundesamt and ISC3 will bring together 180 experts from industry, science, policy and civil society to explore how this transformation can be shaped successfully — reconciling competitiveness, innovation and sustainability within planetary boundaries.

More information and how to secure your ticket free of charge: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/form/anmelden-spotlight-konferenz

03/08/2026

🌟 Start-up of the Month: Ecolyte! 🌟
Headlines about lithium ion batteries overheating or even catching fire have been hard to ignore. 🔥🔋

Ecolyte, a women-led start-up from Azerbaijan, has developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. 🔋✨

The electrolyte is non-toxic and exists in a gel state, preventing leakage by design. It combines high energy density with excellent heat tolerance while delivering high performance at a lower cost. The company achieves this by relying on proven, scalable manufacturing methods that can be integrated into existing battery production processes.

Through its innovation, Ecolyte aims to make lithium-ion batteries safer, more sustainable, and more affordable. By reducing the use of hazardous materials and supporting greener battery production, the start-up seeks to improve both environmental sustainability and human safety while contributing to wider access to electric vehicle technology.

👉 Learn more about our Start-up of the Month August − Ecolyte: https://www.isc3.org/page/fb/ecolyte

31/07/2026

How can Sustainable Chemistry strengthen Europe’s competitiveness while advancing a nature-positive economy?

As part of EU Green Week, ISC3 and BioökonomieREVIER brought together representatives from European institutions, industry, research and innovation to explore this question.

In alphabetical order by surname, the roundtable featured Eric de Deckere, Thaïs Leray, Pilar Llorente Ruiz de Azua, Rupert Posner, Rupert Taylor, Peter Wehrheim and Monique Wekking. Additional perspectives were shared via testimonials by Marianne Kettunen, Emma Strömberg and Jacqueline Vaessen.

The discussion highlighted the importance of turning innovation into industrial deployment, developing resilient value chains and strengthening international cooperation.

Missed it live? Here's your chance to catch up. Watch the event highlights, read the article, and hear directly from our testimonials:
https://www.isc3.org/page/fb/eu-green-week-partner-event-competing-for-a-nature-positive-economy

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