Change Chemistry

What Change Chemistry does

Change Chemistry is a U.S.-based nonprofit business network founded in 2005 (originally as the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council, or GC3, before rebranding in 2023) that convenes cross-sector stakeholders to advance safer and more sustainable chemistry across the value chain. It serves chemical innovators, brands, retailers, policymakers, NGOs, and academic institutions through four core activity areas: Community Forum (peer networks and workgroups), Policy Advocacy (U.S. and EU), Value Chain Collaboration (co-designed frameworks and tools), and Innovation Exchange (connecting startups with market demand). The organization claims a network of 130 member organizations across 12 countries, collectively representing over $3 trillion in purchasing power, and convenes programs such as the Retailer Leadership Council (18 major retailers), Startup Network, and Supply Chain Innovation Program.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products. Its offerings are programmatic and relational rather than software-based, including annual events (Innovators Roundtable, European Forum, webinars), collaborative working groups, peer learning communities, and research publications such as the Future-Fit Materials Playbook and the Incentivizing Sustainable Chemicals Policy Framework. Technology infrastructure is limited to an online member portal for directory access, event registration, and program enrollment, with no APIs, SDKs, or AI capabilities disclosed.

Change Chemistry generates revenue through membership dues across four tiers (Change Advocate $7,500, Change Agent $15,000, Change Ambassador $25,000, Change Champion $35,000), event sponsorships ranging from $1,000 (Supporter) to $10,000+ (Gold), and event registration fees ($250-$1,200 depending on member status and attendee type). The organization is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, operates with a small team of 1-10 employees, and is governed by a Board of Directors that must approve all new memberships. In June 2025, Jason Pearson succeeded founder Joel Tickner as Executive Director.

Name

Change Chemistry

Legal name

Change Chemistry

Website

https://changechemistry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Change Chemistry is a U.S. nonprofit business network, founded in 2005, that convenes 130 member organizations across 12 countries to advance green and sustainable chemistry through peer networks, policy advocacy, value chain collaboration, and startup innovation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Chemistry Industry Association

akta.pro primary industry

Change Management & Transformation Consulting (BPAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organization Design & Change Management Consulting (BPAHACAD), Regulatory Change Management & Compliance Workflow (FSAFAOAH)

Keywords

• Sustainable chemistry association
• Green chemistry network
• Value chain collaboration
• Membership trade association
• Chemical policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Change Chemistry generates revenue through membership fees paid by organizations. Membership tiers include Change Advocate ($7,500), Change Agent ($15,000), Change Ambassador ($25,000), and Change Champion ($35,000). Approximately 75% of members are companies and 25% are non-profits, government agencies, and consulting firms.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue is generated through event sponsorship packages including Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor, Bronze Sponsor, Panel Sponsor, and Supporter Sponsor tiers ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and above.
3. Event Registration Fees: The organization charges registration fees for its events. For the 2025 Innovators Roundtable, member tickets range from $250-$750 for in-person and virtual attendance, while non-member tickets range from $300-$1,200 depending on ticket type and attendee category.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Change Chemistry is a membership-based nonprofit business network that convenes chemical innovators, brands, retailers, policymakers, NGOs, and startups to advance safer and more sustainable chemistry across value chains. It delivers this through tiered organizational memberships, flagship events (Innovators Roundtable, European Forum), peer-learning communities (Retailer Leadership Council, Startup Network), working groups (Supply Chain Innovation Program), educational webinars, policy advocacy, and collaborative publications.

Product overview

Change Chemistry operates as a membership-based business network (not a technology/SaaS product company) offering a portfolio of membership tiers, event programs, collaborative working groups, and publications. The core offerings include membership levels (Change Advocate at $7,500, Change Agent at $15,000, Change Ambassador at $25,000, Change Champion at $35,000) and event sponsorship packages (Gold at $10,000, Silver at $10,000, Bronze at $5,000, Panel at $2,500, Supporter at $1,000). The organization convenes major events including the annual Innovators Roundtable and European Forum, runs peer learning communities (Retailer Leadership Council, Startup Network), and publishes research reports including the Future-Fit Materials Playbook and the Incentivizing Sustainable Chemicals Policy Framework. Access to member resources is provided through the member directory and webinars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organizational Membership
• Innovators Roundtable
• European Forum
• Webinars

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% membership growth with 36 new members in 2024, representing 130 organizations across 12 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TargetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarget is a corporate member and sponsor of Change Chemistry. The company is involved in sustainable chemistry initiatives including PFAS-free cookware alternatives and corporate responsibility programs. Target participates in the Retail Leadership Council and contributes to policy discussions on safer chemicals.
• Procter & GamblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcter & Gamble is a corporate member with multiple representatives across sustainable innovation, R&D, and product stewardship functions. The company contributes to sustainable chemistry initiatives and policy engagement through Change Chemistry.
• Lowe's Companies, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLowe's is a corporate member and Gold Sponsor of Change Chemistry events. The company focuses on corporate sustainability, hazardous materials management, and sustainable packaging through its membership.
• BattellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBattelle is a corporate member and host of the 2025 Innovators Roundtable. The organization focuses on sustainable chemistry research including PFAS mitigation, and collaborates with Change Chemistry on events and innovation exchange.
• MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilliporeSigma is a corporate member with representatives focused on green chemistry, sustainability, and chemical management policy. The company contributes expertise in sustainable chemistry solutions and innovation.
• CAS (American Chemical Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAS is a Platinum Sponsor of the Innovators Roundtable and provides scientific knowledge management expertise. The organization contributes to sustainable chemistry through chemical information resources, supply chain mapping, and alternatives identification support.
• Sustainable BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChange Chemistry has partnered with Sustainable Brands to develop the Future Fit Materials Playbook and collaborate on sustainable materials initiatives. This partnership brings together leaders from brands, retailers, and materials innovators.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChange Chemistry co-organized the third Sustainable Chemistry Roundtable with the U.S. DOE Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) in August 2024, bringing together thought leaders to address sustainable chemistry scaling challenges.
• ChemFORWARDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemFORWARD collaborated with Change Chemistry on the 'From Circular Pollution to Circular Solutions' workshop held adjacent to Circularity 2025, focusing on safer chemistry and circularity strategies.
• Safer Chemistry Impact FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafer Chemistry Impact Fund co-convened the 'From Circular Pollution to Circular Solutions' workshop with Change Chemistry and ChemFORWARD, addressing safer chemistry and sustainable design.
• University of Massachusetts LowellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChange Chemistry partnered with the Sustainable Chemistry Catalyst at UMass Lowell to produce the 'Incentivizing Sustainable Chemicals: A Policy Framework' report, involving over 50 companies across sectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ChemFORWARD: A nonprofit focused on safer chemistry alternatives assessment and chemical hazard data. It is a direct peer and existing partner of Change Chemistry, working on shared safer-chemistry initiatives and convening initiatives.
• Sustainable Brands: A network and content platform convening brands, retailers, and innovators on sustainability. It is a direct peer and existing collaboration partner (co-developed the Future-Fit Materials Playbook with Change Chemistry).
• ACS Green Chemistry Institute: A division of the American Chemical Society focused on advancing green chemistry research, education, and industrial adoption. It is a direct peer in promoting sustainable chemistry principles and convening stakeholders across the value chain.
• SOCMA (Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates): Trade association serving specialty and batch chemical manufacturers, with active programming on sustainability and EHS issues. SOCMA is a direct peer as a chemistry-industry association that convenes members around regulatory and sustainability topics.
• Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute: Standards organization for product-level material health and circularity certification. It is a peer in shaping how companies and value chains adopt safer and more sustainable chemistry practices.

Broad incumbents

• American Chemistry Council: The largest US chemicals industry trade association, representing major chemical manufacturers. While broader in scope than Change Chemistry, ACC operates in the same industry convening and policy advocacy space that Change Chemistry addresses, particularly on sustainable chemistry policy.
• Ellen MacArthur Foundation: A global thought leader on circular economy. While broader in scope than Change Chemistry, it intersects with sustainable chemistry through circular materials and product design, and represents an adjacent convening model.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): A global CEO-led organization of over 200 businesses working on sustainability. WBCSD is a broad incumbent peer that convenes companies on issues including chemicals and circularity, operating at a larger scale than Change Chemistry.

Emerging players

• Bio-Based World News: A media and events platform serving the bio-based chemicals and materials industry. It is an emerging peer in the sustainable chemistry convening space, with narrower focus but comparable industry networking.
• Safer Chemistry Impact Fund: A nonprofit impact fund focused on accelerating safer chemistry adoption. It is a peer and existing partner co-convening workshops with Change Chemistry on circular solutions and safer chemistry design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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