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Statement on inclusion and diversity in the chemical sciences

Sexism, racism, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and many other forms of inequality are sadly all too prevalent in the chemical sciences, both at individual and institutional levels.

Some in our community still hold attitudes that are outdated, offensive and discriminatory. We will not stand for this.

Diversity and equality are fantastic strengths in workplaces, in culture and in wider society. This is not only demonstrated by overwhelming evidence from decades of research, but we also hold it is morally the only acceptable position.

As a chemistry society, and a voice for chemistry, we have an obligation to do all we can to eradicate discrimination and inequality in the chemical sciences.

Signatories

Our statement is endorsed by the following chemical societies.

Please click on the logos for inclusion and diversity activities and information on their own websites.

Royal Society of Chemistry logo

Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion & Diversity pages

American Chemical Society logo

ACS Diversity, Inclusion & Respect

Contact the Bangladesh Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the Chinese Chemical Society for information on their I&D policies

Canadian Society for Chemistry Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion pages

Contact the Caribbean Academy of Sciences Jamaica Chapter for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the Croatian Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity
Contact the Croatian Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Chemical Research Society of India logo

Contact the CRSI for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Please contact the Chemical Society of Japan for information on the activities on equality, diversity and inclusion

Chemical Society of Nigeria communique on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Contact the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact EuChemS for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Gesellschaft Deutsche Chemiker logo

GDCh Commission on Equal Opportunities in Chemistry

Contact the ICI for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the Institute of Chemists, Papua New Guinea for information on their I&D activities

Institute of Chemistry Ceylon

Contact Institute of Chemistry Ceylon for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact Institut KIMIA Malaysia for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the Israel Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the Kenya Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the Korean Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact RSEQ for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity
RSEQ position on Inclusion and Diversity

New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Contact the Pancyprian Union of Chemists for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Inclusion and Diversity Policy

Royal Flemish Chemical Society (KVCV)

Contact SBQ for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Find out more about the Catalan Chemical Society's activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

South African Chemical Institute logo

Contact South African Chemical Institute for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the French Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

Contact the French Chemical Society for information on their activities on equality, inclusion and diversity

The Trinidad and Tobago Chemical Society endorse this statement