Challenges and opportunities in process intensification to achieve the UN's 2030 agenda: Goals 6, 7, 9, 12 and 13

•Chemical process intensification can improve the energy efficiency of chemical production.•The intensification of chemical processes reduces the consumption of raw materials and energy.•Chemical process intensification can help reduce the amount of waste and emissions.•The intensification of chemical processes can encourage innovation and the development of cleaner technologies.•Chemical process intensification can improve safety and health in chemical production.