With over 28.000 members from science, industry and the liberal professions, the GDCh represents a large, professionally and socially relevant community. Our 150-year history, our global network and our high scientific and social standards form the basis for our creative activities in the interests of a sustainable, liveable world.

Chemistry needs prestige and promotion. Its benefits and general importance for our modern lives and sustainable development are greatly underestimated, especially by the general public. Our ambition is to change this - by giving chemistry the recognition it deserves and giving it room to develop.  

To this end,

• we promote scientific work, research and teaching while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity as well as the exchange and dissemination of scientific knowledge,
• we support the creation of networks, transdisciplinary and international cooperation and the continuous development of education and training in schools, universities and professional environments,
• seek intensive and constructive dialogue with the public to strengthen the understanding of chemistry and chemical interrelationships,
• actively and sustainably contribute our expertise to science, politics and society through open communication and trusting cooperation with our partners,
• act independently, continuously and with lasting effect, integrated into the international community of natural scientists, for the benefit of society, taking into account the expectations of future generations.

Chemists of all nationalities, as well as members of other professional groups interested in chemistry, are welcome to join us. We are aware of our responsibility as scientists and are therefore committed to our Code of Conduct, which is part of our Articles of Association.