Catalysts have the potential to eliminate waste from synthesis methods, both by preventing the use of stoichiometric reagents and by preventing the formation of unwanted by-products. In order to improve the selectivity of the catalysts and drive the desired reactions and processes, the two other pillars of activity and efficiency must also be considered. The major focus will be on three critical reactions to address the most urgent global challenges: (i) electrolysis of water to hydrogen and oxygen that tackles the energy crisis and climate change by providing a clean and renewable source of energy; (ii) conversion of nitrogen into ammonia that is crucial for global food security and the industrial sector; and (iii) carbon dioxide conversion into industrial starting materials that addresses the dual challenges of climate change and waste management. This approach not only helps in reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, but also promotes the circular economy by converting carbon dioxide into valuable industrial products, such as ethylene, which is widely used in the production of plastics, resins, and other important chemicals. For the aforementioned reactions, there are multiple possible products, and achieving high selectivity for the desired product is often challenging. In this session, we seek contributions from academic, federal, and industrial sectors on improving the efficiency of catalysis for sustainable chemical production.