Publications

When the European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry “SusChem” was established in 2004, we followed the European Commission’s wish that the chemical and the biotechnological industries, along with other important European industries, should “get their act together” and formulate a strategy and a plan.

In preparation for the next Research and Innovation (R&I) Framework Programme, the European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry (SusChem) outlines its position on what can be achieved by Key Enabling Technologies (KETs).

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) represent the vast majority (more than 90%) of businesses in Europe and operate in all sectors. SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s economy and are key to economic growth, innovation and prosperity...

In 2011, the European Commission published a 2050 energy strategy and roadmap with the ambition to reduce the GHG emissions in Europe by 80-95 % below the 1990 level. The Commission Energy Union Package issued in 2015 outlined the European vision as a sustainable, low-carbon and climate friendly economy...

What is SPIRE? a proposal for a European public-private partnership (PPP) dedicated to innovation in resource and energy efficiency and enabled by the process industries

The SPIRE PPP will involve large corporate, top-academia and high-tech SMEs to develop innovative technologies and breakthrough materials of the future that will modernise the European industrial landscape in becoming a competitive process partnership, as a global solution provider towards a clear set of breakthrough ambitions related to crucial...

Biochem is a Europe-wide programme funded by the European Commission to support companies entering the rapidly emerging market of bio-based products.

Chemistry and biotechnology have a clear role in providing technological solutions to the challenges facing society. Building on Europe’s strengths, sustainable chemistry will be a major factor in stimulating the European economy by providing new opportunities that will benefit all citizens.