A regional report by ID Capital, supported by Deep Science Ventures and the Grantham Foundation
Silent Threats, Global Stakes
Regional solutions for chemical safety in Asia
- Pesticides
- Food contact materials
- Personal care products
- Semiconductors
Executive Report
A condensed synthesis of the full regional analysis, built for a fast, complete read.
- The key findings and innovation opportunities in each sector
Leaves out the country-by-country detail of the longer volumes.
Download the Executive Report
Full Report
The complete regional analysis, with findings broken out market by market across all four sectors and all 12 countries covered.
- Current landscape, policy readiness, innovation activity and impact for each market
This report gives you the full details of the scoring logic behind the heatmap.
Download the Full Report
Evidence & Appendices
The underlying data, scoring methodology and source citations behind the report.
- Full source citations for every finding
Best for verifying a specific finding or working with the data directly.
Download the Evidence & AppendicesFrequently asked questions
What is "Silent Threats, Global Stakes" about?
It's a regional analysis of chemical toxicity risk and innovation opportunity across Asia-Pacific, covering four sectors — pesticides, food contact materials, personal care products, and semiconductor manufacturing — across 12 markets. It was produced by ID Capital with Deep Science Ventures and the Grantham Foundation, and builds on DSV's earlier global report, Toxicity: Eliminating Threats to Planetary and Human Health.
Which version should I download?
It depends on what you’re looking for:
- Executive Report (30 pages): Start here if you want a concise overview of the key findings and regional insights. This is the best option for a quick read.
- Full Report (200 pages): Choose this if you need more detailed, country-level analysis across all four sectors.
- Evidence & Appendices (400 pages): Download this if you need to verify a specific finding, review the underlying data, understand the scoring methodology, or explore the source citations.
Not sure where to start? We recommend downloading the Executive Report first. You can then refer to the Full Report or Evidence & Appendices when you need more detail or want to examine the evidence behind a particular finding.
How was each country and sector assessed?
The report assesses 12 markets across all four sectors, with the semiconductor analysis extended to 13 markets. Each market is scored on four dimensions (current landscape, policy readiness, innovation activity and impact), using a set of indicators tailored to each sector.
Can I cite or share findings from this report?
Yes — figures and findings can be cited with attribution to ID Capital, Deep Science Ventures, and the Grantham Foundation. Full source citations for every finding are available in the Evidence & Appendices volume.