Years In Review
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Dear Change Chemistry Community,
The past two years have ushered in a new era at our organization, enabling us to accelerate our impact and engage with our community on a deeper level. We’re excited to share some of the ways in which our collective impact has grown throughout 2022 and 2023.
We are an organization based on new discoveries and knowledge sharing. Each year, we bring together insights and experiences from our members, our staff, and consultants. We add to this the wisdom from our 17-year history in green and sustainable chemistry innovation and implementation.
In 2022, we transitioned The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3), an 18-year-old organization, from a university research center to an independent mission-driven membership non-profit with an engaged board and a new Member Advisory Committee. We upgraded our technologies and revitalized our program offerings to drive positive change for all members. We hired several new staff members, growing the organization by 35% by 2023. We also hosted our first European Forum in 2022, the beginning of a long-term commitment to European members.
With your input we established a new brand identity and unveiled a new name — Change Chemistry — that reflects the urgent need to accelerate the growth of green and sustainable chemistry solutions across sectors. It is a call to action we all share. This new chapter will accelerate our mission to bring green and sustainable chemistry to the world.
As I think about where our organization began, I am so proud of our collective achievements. From day one to the present, we have never lost focus on the importance of innovation in and commercialization of green and sustainable chemistry solutions that address vital, global challenges in chemical usage. I look forward to working with you in the coming years as we move forward in our mission to improve human and environmental health while driving innovation that addresses some of our most pressing global needs as we Change Chemistry.
Sincerely,
Joel A. Tickner, ScD
Executive Director