to the SCG-Oxford Centre of Excellence
a vibrant team of scientists develop disruptive sustainability-focused technical breakthroughs for a sustainable world
A hub for academic-industry collaboration
Discovering innovative solutions to mitigate global warming
Pioneering Early-Stage Scientific Solutions
Partnering with industry to translate fundamental chemistry into real-world impact
SCGC-FIRST recognised at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2026
SCGC-FIRST Application Guidelines
Publications & Patents
SCGC-FIRST: Innovation & Sustainability
SCGC-FIRST Round Two Launched to Accelerate Sustainable Innovations in the Chemicals Industry
Our Recent Impact Story
SCGC-FIRST - Awards Announcement
Key Milestones
18 December 2022
Research Areas
Circular Economy
Using functional materials and organometallic chemistry to close the loop and reduce our environmental footprint.
Low Carbon Feedstock
Alternative carbon feedstocks which can replace fossil feedstocks and leverage a lower overall carbon footprint
Green Hydrogen
The power of Hydrogen
Carbon Dioxide Management
Carbon capture, storage and utilisation
Materials for Environmental Sustainability
For the next net-zero frontier
Opportunities
Opportunities in the SCG – Oxford Centre of Excellence
