ChemSec is an independent non-profit organization that works to advocate for the substitution of toxic chemicals with safer alternatives. They believe that our planet is facing a chemical pollution crisis that threatens both ecosystems and human health, and they are working to change this by involving lawmakers, businesses, and institutional investors.

ChemSec’s main focus is on hazardous chemicals, and they provide a number of resources and tools to help people learn more about these chemicals and how to avoid them. They also have a research program that focuses on the health effects of hazardous chemicals and the development of safer alternatives.

One of the ways that ChemSec relates to sustainable finance is through their Investor Initiative on Hazardous Chemicals (IIHC). The IIHC is a group of investors who are working together to reduce their exposure to hazardous chemicals in their investments. ChemSec also provides a number of resources for investors, such as the ChemScore database, which ranks chemical companies based on their sustainability practices.

Some of the other resources that ChemSec provides include:

• The SIN List, which is a list of hazardous chemicals that they recommend avoiding.
• The PFAS Guide, which helps companies identify PFAS hotspots in their products and processes.
• The Marketplace, which connects companies with suppliers of safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals.
• The ChemSec Business Group, which is a collaboration among companies working together to inspire concrete progress on toxic use reduction.

Overall, ChemSec is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about hazardous chemicals and how to avoid them.

ChemSec’s work aims to speed up the transition to a world free of hazardous chemicals.

ChemSec is an environmental non-profit working towards a toxic-free environment. All our work is financed through grants.

ChemSec’s work is of global interest, that’s why we receive financial support for specific projects from a variety of international charitable foundations as well as from other NGOs. But this financial support only cover parts of all the work that we do.

To remain independent, we do not charge companies or others for the services we provide, such as our freely available online tools. This is why we are dependent on support from people sharing our ideals.

Any contribution is welcome. Thank you, it means the world! You can donate here.