SCI

Who we are

SCI was formed in 1881 by prominent scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs of their day, who went on to form the products, processes and companies that propelled society forward brining benefits across health, food and new medicines.

The importance of chemistry and chemists

Chemistry is ubiquitous and underpinning. Everything is derived from the elements in the periodic table and so without chemistry, there would be no life.

Chemists are highly skilled scientists. They use the elements, in particular carbon, to design and build molecular structures that deliver new products and new functionality for society. These molecular structures cannot be seen by the naked eye but are often highly complex, making chemists the molecular architects of today.

Carbon has a unique role as it is the building block for most things, including biological structures, such as human beings. Without carbon there is no life.

Our culture and values

Vision and Strategy

SCI was established in 1881 by a group of scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs, who came together to form a global industrial innovation hub, with the purpose of accelerating the rate of adoption of scientific innovation for the benefit of society.

Over 144 years on this charitable objective is more relevant than ever. Our community works on developing solutions to address global societal challenges such as the climate crisis and improving everyday lives around the world.

SCI’s community are working on developing new forms of low carbon renewable energy, such as hydrogen and battery materials, developing new medicines, such as new treatments for cancers, and advancing healthy and sustainable foods.

Scientific Innovation and Sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

Established in 1881 SCI is a registered charity today with members in over 70 countries. Its headquarters are in London, UK.

Vision

To be where science meets business

Identity

• Unique, independent forum for innovation
• Global multi-science and multidisciplinary community
• Creating value for society by advancing scientific innovation
• Addressing societal issues of Climate Change, Sustainability and Health & Wellbeing

Strategic Mission (Purpose)

• To accelerate innovation through networking and distributing knowledge
• To facilitate collaborations between experts across Climate and Plant, Health & Wellbeing and Sustainability
• To support the NextGen of scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs through training, development and employment opportunities
• To contribute to the public understanding of science