Green Chemistry in the EU Legislative Framework

1. Introduction to Green Chemistry
2. Green Chemistry in the current regulatory framework of the EU
   • Green chemistry in the context of the EU policy, in particular the Green Deal
   • Legislative basis and core institutions dealing with chemicals
   • Basics of core chemicals legislation with a focus on innovation
3. New regulatory frameworks for green chemistry and sustainable innovation
   • Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
   • Safe-and-sustainable-by-design chemicals (SSbD)
   • Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
   • Others
4. Indirect push for innovation: New reporting / transparency requirements for companies
   • Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
   • Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
   • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
5. Funds and tools of the EU to promote sustainable innovation in chemicals

Q&A

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Clemens Rosenmayr

Policy Advisor Industry, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

Marko Sušnik

Advisor to the Secretary General on Chemicals Policy, SMEunited, and Senior Advisor Chemical Policy, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), SMEunited / WKÖ