666. Green Chemistry and Responsible Research and Innovation: Moving Beyond the 12 Principles
M. Amoneit, D. Weckowska, S. Spahr, O. Wagner, M. Adeli, I. Mai, R. Haag – 2024
Green chemistry aims to design, develop and implement chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances while addressing pollution, resource depletion, and climate change. However, it lacks comprehensive guidance on broader socio-ethical, policy, and economic considerations. The Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) framework offers a promising gateway for integrating broader considerations into green chemistry practices. Nonetheless, the integration of RRI principles into green chemistry remains underexplored. This study tests if a roadmapping method can be adapted to embed the principles of RRI in green chemistry practice. Applying the responsible roadmapping method to three research projects in the field of green chemistry resulted in distinct action plans incorporating activities that go beyond environmental and human health concerns to encompass socio-ethical, policy, and economic considerations. Moreover, the action plans reflect the principles of RRI. Thus, this study demonstrates that the responsible roadmapping method can facilitate the integration of RRI principles into planning research and development activities in green chemistry, addressing a lack of guidance for consideration of ethical and societal dimensions.