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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Marko Sušnik

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

Clemens Rosenmayr

Policy Advisor Industry, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber