Green and sustainable chemistry (GSC) innovation can drive sustainability along the value chains of key sectors.
The rapid growth of chemically intensive industry sectors such as buildings and construction, textiles, electronics, transports, and agriculture, create risks but also opportunities for GSC innovation.
Eliminating chemicals of concern from value chains not only reduces negative impacts on human health, but also advances circularity and resource efficiency. UNEP is the lead agency for an Integrated Programme on supply chains looking on the fashion and construction sectors.
As recognized in UNEP’s 10 Objectives for GSC, chemical innovation has the potential to achieve the 2030 sustainable development agenda.
New energy storage materials, alternatives to hazardous pesticides, and easily recyclable building products can all result from GSC action in key sectors.
UNEP is committed to working with stakeholders along sectoral value chains to develop and implement chemical strategies - a global roadmap for sustainability and circularity - to address the triple planetary crises.
The work of UNEP on circularity in sectors is led by the Global Coordination of Chemicals and Pollution Action Subprogramme, Policy and Programme Division.
