About the Royal Society of Chemistry
We work at the heart of the chemical sciences community to create a future that is more open, more green, and more equal.
Together, we’re helping chemistry to change the world.
We enable exciting progress that would be otherwise impossible. As an independent catalyst for change, we connect people and ideas through partnerships, conferences, events and networks that span the globe.
We publish scientists’ discoveries and insights so they can be used to improve our health, environment and lifestyles. And we’re transforming how we do that with a commitment to open access: everyone, everywhere, should have the same potential to read and share knowledge.
The money we generate goes back into our mission and community: recognising amazing science and amazing people, supporting new research and projects, and growing our own impactful programmes that drive change within and beyond the chemical sciences. We set professional and ethical standards, making sure chemical scientists are educated, trained and recognised for their roles in building the future, and that scientific careers are welcoming and supportive to all.
We care about protecting our natural environment, about tackling discrimination to build a truly inclusive world, and about making cutting-edge chemistry accessible wherever it’s needed for the good of society. Through heartfelt and evidence-based campaigning we ask challenging questions, call out inequality, shine a light on worldwide problems – and work with a powerful, passionate and proactive global community to offer long-lasting solutions.
It’s all built upon and lifted up by our diverse global membership, with every one of those 60,000 members bringing a unique and valuable perspective.
Chemistry is at the heart of the changes society needs: better healthcare, environmental protection, clean energy, and secure food and water for everyone. The chemical science community has the knowledge, skills and passion to make those a reality – together, we’re changing the world.
