Kemikalier och klimat - Kemikalieinspektionen

and bio-accumulative). Such a phase out is necessary in order to meet the
environmental target “a non-toxic environment”.
This preparatory study puts forward a number of proposals for further action.
The purpose is to deepen the analysis of the link between chemicals and
climate change, but also to initiate measures that bring the two environmental
issues closer.
Proposals in short:
Develop a “synergetic goal” that sets a generic objective for work towards
both “reducing climate impact” and creating “A non-toxic environment”.
Based on this goal:
1. Develop a mutual and coherent method for evaluating whether products and
production systems are in line with the defined goal.
2. Create a national center for Green Chemistry, which promotes the
development of “non-toxic, resources lean and climate neutral solutions”.
Make use of this hub to engage and promote actions in various parts of
society.
3. Strive to increase international exchange of knowledge about the relation
between chemicals and climate change.
4. Promote more comprehensive research strategies. Define criteria for
evaluating research applications from various aspects. For instance, make
sure that toxicology aspects are thoroughly considered when examining
climate related projects, and reversely.
5. Promote the development of innovation procurement projects, a practice
where major procurement actors joins together to prescribe desired
(environmentally related) properties of a product or system to be purchased.
A supplier that is able to develop and deliver the most optimal solution is
given the contract and is also granted payment for expenses to “invent” the
solution.
6. Identify key opportunities for strengthening and supplementing legislation.
This might include adding chemical requirements to energy/climate
legislation, and the reverse.
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