Safe and Sustainable by Design

Safe and Sustainable by Design or SSbD is an approach that integrates safety and sustainability considerations into the design and development of substances, materials, products, processes, and systems, aiming to minimize negative impacts on the environment and human health throughout their entire lifecycle. It is an iterative process that focuses on proactively creating solutions that are not only safe but also offer environmental, societal, and/or economic value. SSbD was first introduced in the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment, as one of two approaches to better protect health and environment while at the same time encouraging innovation. SSbD is expected to contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals, such as Good Health & Well-being (SDG 3) by reducing exposure to hazardous substances, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure (SDG 9) by fostering green technology development, Responsible Consumption & Production (SDG 12) by designing for circularity, Climate Action (SDG 13) by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and Life Below Water and Life on Land (SDG 14 and 15) by minimizing pollution.

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