Iupac wants its new responsible chemistry principles in undergrad textbooks

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (Iupac) launched a set of guiding principles for responsible chemistry in July, with the aim of sparking a global conversation on how chemistry can be practiced more responsibly, and what that looks like in practice. Iupac, the international authority responsible for standardising chemistry, described this new document as ‘a call to action’ for scientists, educators, industry leaders, policymakers and the next generation of chemists to align their work with humanity’s most urgent needs. The organisation also described it is ‘a living resource’, intended to evolve as the challenges and responsibilities of chemistry continue to grow.