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Some in our community still hold attitudes that are outdated, offensive and discriminatory.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 Inclusion & Diversity pages
ACS Diversity, Inclusion & Respect
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 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
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
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
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
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
The Trinidad and Tobago Chemical Society endorse this statement