1. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 1 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 BUP Activities at German Universities and the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Goerlitz by Bernd Delakowitz

2. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 2 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 1.The University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Goerlitz (GER) 3.BUP Activities (TuTech/TU HH, HS ZiGr): Ongoing ProjectsOngoing Projects 2007 Summer Course2007 Summer Course Web-based Dictionary on EM and SDWeb-based Dictionary on EM and SD 2.European Chemicals Policy REACH

3. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 3 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 1. The University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Goerlitz

4. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 4 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Zittau Goerlitz Location

5. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 5 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Goerlitz: IT, Social Sci.Zittau: Engineering, Nat. Sci., Economics Campus

6. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 6 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006  8 Faculties  Students (2006): 4.000  Employes: 405 (ca. 75 ext. funded  Netto-Area used: 33.000 m² (Zittau) 8.000 m² (Goerlitz)  R&D: approx. 5 Mio € p.a. (ca. 50 % environ. related)  3 full professorships sponsored by Vattenfall Europe Power Generation (for 5 years each)  Well developed university-industry network (nat./int.) Facts

7. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 7 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Partly earth bound air condition Cost savings approx. 12.000 € p.a. New Facilities

8. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 8 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Environmental Management System  1st Validation Audit: EG 1836/93 (EMAS) - March 1999  2nd Validation Audit: EG 761/2001 (EMAS II)- March 2002  External Supervisory Audit - March 2003  External Supervisory Audit - March 2004  3rd Validation Audit: EG 761/2001 - January 2005  External Supervisory Audit - February 2006 1995 Senate Decision 1997EM Team Dec. 1998Validation Audit EMS

9. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 9 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Environmental Management System  1998: First HE Institution with full EMS in Germany  2 nd in Europe (after Mid- Sweden University)  Awarded project in the UN Decade of Education for SD (since Nov. 2005) EMS

10. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 10 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 EMS

11. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 11 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Example: Energy

12. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 12 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Former Military Facilities now used as Laboratories - Before and after Reconstruction EMS

13. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 13 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 2. The New European Chemicals Policy REACH

14. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 14 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 World Chemicals Production 2000  Turnover totals up to € 1 565 billions (approx. twice the amount of global telecom industry)  7 % of global income  9 % of global trade  EU produces 31 % of world´s chemicals (US ca. 28 %)  EU: Some 4,7 million people employed

15. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 15 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Despite its Economic Role Chemicals Industry is not yet Sustainable  Vast majority (ca, 92%) of existing chemicals (approx. 105.000) with unknown or not sufficiently known properties. So far, only about 9.000 chemicals (ca. 8%) are sufficiently investigated with respect to the human´s health and potential impacts to the natural environment  Various old installations for bulk chemicals with high energy and resource demand, significant emissions to the environment, old technologies (e. g. chlorine production in mercury cells, fertilizer production)

16. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 16 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Problem Problematic chemicals pollute natural water resources and contaminate animals and men  Brominated flame retardants, used in fabrics and TVs  PFCs, from manufacture and use of non- stick coatings (e.g. PTFE/Teflon), anti-stain treatments (Scotchguard) and telomers (e.g. McDonalds food packaging)  Anti-fouling additive TBT has decimated shellfish stocks  etc.

17. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 17 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Environmental Water Problems Resulting from Hazardous Chemicals  Toxification with chemicals  Eutrophication (nitrogen)  Contamination due to oil discharges

18. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 18 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Solution? REACH - The EU Draft Legislation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of CHemicals

19. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 19 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Brussels, 29. October 2003 2003/0257 (COD) Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL amending Council Directive 67/548 in order to adapt it to Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals

20. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 20 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Objectives of REACH  To develop an integrated and coherent chemicals policy reflecting the precautionary principle and the principle of sustainability  To increase the safety of humans and the environment in the handling of chemicals  To reduce liability risks related to hazardous chemicals

21. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 21 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Reversal of burden of proof from authorities to industry for testing and risk assessment of chemicals. In other words: Shift of responsibility from authorities to industry REACH Requirements To (re-) evaluate and/or to test at least 10.000 chemicals currently used in industrial processes and its down stream users depending on risk- potential and quantities

22. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 22 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 REACHCheck of Relevance REACH : Check of Relevance [taken from S. Guether/SAXONIA, 2006] < 1 T yr -1 ≥ 1 T yr -1 ≥ 10 T yr -1 ≥ 100 T yr -1 ≥ 1.000 Tyr -1 Appendix VII (minimal data Appendices VII … VIII Appendices VII…IX Appendices VII… X No data required Registration Dossiers Quantities per year Substances Safety Report Registration Pre- registration Data Requirement

23. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 23 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Performance of REACH Performance of REACH [taken from S. Guether/SAXONIA, 2006] no y yes no Determination of annual production volumes ≥ 1 T yr -1 ≥ 10 T yr -1 ≥ 100 T yr -1 ≥ 1.000 Jato Substances evaluation Dossiers evaluation Authori- sation Restriction RegistrationEvaluation Authorisation and restriction y Authorisation or restriction not required Applies not for REACH Can risks be measured and be handled? red = high risk green low risk Registration Pre- registration Decision for implementing REACH Risks on human health and the environment? no < 1 T yr -1

24. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 24 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 REACHTransmission Requirements REACH Transmission Requirements [taken from S. Guether/SAXONIA, 2006] Effectivenes of REACH REACH Quanti- ties 201020132018 2007   Year 2008 Pre-registration Substances ≥ 10 Ty -1 Registration Substances ≥ 1 Ty - 1  Subst ≥ 100 Ty -1  Substances ≥ 1.000 Ty -1 CMR Category 1 and 2 ≥ 1 Ty -1 R50-53 Substances ≥ 100 Ty -1

25. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 25 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Jul-Dec 2004 ( Netherlands presidency ) Member States begin detailed analysis of REACH. The new Parliament starts initial discussions Jan-Jun 2005 (Luxembourg presidency) Parliament begins first reading with discussions in committees, followed by votes on amend- ments - Environment Committee vote due by summer. Member States continue detailed analysis Jul-Dec 2005 ( UK presidency ) Plenary vote ends Parliament's first reading (17 Nov. 2005). Member States finalise agreement on key issues, followed by Common position after Parliament’s first reading REACH – Agenda

26. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 26 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 REACH – Agenda Jan-Jun 2006 ( Austria presidency ) Commission modifies REACH proposal based on common position and internal Commission debate. Parliament’s second reading begins Jul-Dec 2006 ( Finland presidency ) Plenary vote ends Parliament's second reading. Member States agree on legislation (directive) to be published in Official Journal. 20 days later, REACH is legally binding in all EU member states. Note: January 2007 could become the earliest date for effectiveness. Yet, some delay may occur due to still ongoing heavy lobbying. But all parties involved believe the REACH Directive will become effective not later than July 2007

27. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 27 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 3. BUP Activities: Ongoing Projects Ongoing Projects 2007 Summer Course 2007 Summer Course Dictionary on EM and SD Dictionary on EM and SD

28. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 28 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Past and Ongoing BUP Activities BUP at the Univ. Appl. Sci. Zittau/Goerlitz  BUP Member since May 2003  BUP Representative Prof. Dr. Bernd Delakowitz BUP Workshop February 2005 (together with TuTecH (Prof. W. Leal) and Polytech Wroclaw, PL):  “Sustainable Chemistry & Biotechnology“ Curricula:  International Master-Course (4 Semester) “Environmental Health & Safety Risk Management“ Starting in fall semester 2007

29. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 29 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006

30. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 30 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 1st Semester Poland 2nd Semester Czech Republic 3rd Semester F. R. of Germany 4th Semester Industrial Placement (F.R.G./PL/CZ) and Master Thesis General Issues / Fundamentals Management and Governance Natural Sciences / Technical Issues European Environm. Law / National Standards Languages Structure of the MSc EH&S Risk Management

31. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 31 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Past and Ongoing BUP Activities Publications: Leal Filho W, Greif D, Delakowitz B (Eds): Sustainable Chemistry and Biotechnology - A Contribution to Rivers Management, Peter Lang (2006) Delakowitz B: REACH - The Thorney Road to a Coherent European Policy based on the Pronciples of Precaution and Sustainability. In: Leal Filho W, Greif D, Delakowitz B (Eds): Sustainable Chemistry and Biotechnology - A Contribution to Rivers Management, Peter Lang (2006) Delakowitz B, Hoffmann, A.: Delakowitz B, Hoffmann, A.: The Implementation, Validation and Maintenance of an EMS at a University according to the Regulation EC 761/2001: Experiences of the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Goerlitz, FRG - BUP Publication on EM (2006)

32. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 32 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 BUP Office at the Univ. Appl. Sci. Zittau/Goerlitz  BUP Office to be integrated at the university´s International Office  BUP books and course material are made available to students Planned BUP Activities 2007 Students Summer Course (jointly organised with TuTech/TU Hamburg- Harburg, Prof. Dr. Walter Leal):  „Concepts of Sustainabilty“ - Sept/Oct 2007 in Zittau, 25 participants

33. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 33 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Contribution to BUP Course Materials  Environmental Management Systems (EMS)  Energy efficiency in industry and the public sector (optional)  REACH adoption and hazardous chemicals management (new course?)  Health and safety risk management (optional) Planned BUP Activities Web-based Dictionary „Nat. Environment and SD“ German - English - Polish - (Czech - Chinese... ?) Environmental Science / L. Rydèn ; P. Migula ; M. Andersson – Uppsala ; Katowice: The Baltic University Press, 2003Umweltwörterbuch Deutsch-Polnisch, Polnisch- Deutsch / Maria U. Droemann; Maria J. Welfens - Warszawa; "Wiedza Powszechna" Warszawa; 2004

34. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 34 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 http://www.hs-zigr.de b. delakowitz@hs-zigr.de More Information

35. Hochschule Zittau/Goerlitz Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Delakowitz 35 BUP Activities in Germany BUP Rector´s Conference, Uppsala, 19.-20. October 2006 Thank you for your attention