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Transition to Sustainable Chemistry through digitalisation

The chemical industry faces complex challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Transforming chemistry is essential to create a safer, greener, and more equitable world. Digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, Blockchain, and Industry 4.0 provide a way forward. They enable new processes, innovative business models, and smarter chemical management. Success requires collaboration, high-quality data, and openness across organisations.

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ISC3 is advancing a comprehensive approach to the digital transformation of chemistry, bringing together leading institutions including Cambridge University, the Technical University of Denmark, UN Environment, and DECHEMA. By connecting experts from academia, industry, policy, and startups, ISC3 fosters a collaborative ecosystem where AI and data-driven tools accelerate sustainable innovation.

At the same time, ISC3 addresses critical challenges: persistent data gaps, uneven digital access across regions, and the need for systematic, digitally supported frameworks to navigate the complex interactions between chemicals, products, and human health. By integrating research, policy, and practical implementation, ISC3 aims to create scalable, digitally empowered pathways toward a more sustainable chemical sector.

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ScienceDirect - Transition to Sustainable Chemistry through digitalisation

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