Join this dialogue which invites the European Commission, an economist and industry players to examine the trade dependencies of critical EU industries, and examine what measures can help Europe remain resilient on the road to 2050. Strategic autonomy is high on the EU agenda and a concern for society, particularly since the outbreak of the…
As an energy intensive sector relying on energy supplies from outside of the EU, including Russia, we support the EU plans to accelerate the clean energy transition. We support the dual strategy presented today which seeks to increase the renewable energy generation in the EU whilst at the same time building international energy partnerships. The…
The chemical industry is committed to contributing to a green, circular and digital Europe. These objectives are also critical to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set in the UN Global Agenda 2030. More transparency about our industry’s sustainability performance is crucial to ensure we are transitioning at the right pace. Yet without data, it…
The upcoming EU chemicals legislation puts Europe’s chemical industry at crucial crossroads. The intended policy changes will also create a significant “ripple effect” across many value chains relying on chemicals. To help inform future policy development, Cefic commissioned an independent economic analysis of business impacts of selected actions proposed under the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
As Ukraine faces the devastating humanitarian consequences of the war, our European chemicals industry has expressed solidarity towards its people. In this situation, we will share some of our industry’s efforts to support the daily life of the people of Ukraine and mitigate the long-term adverse effects of the energy crisis towards a sustainable European economy.
Being part of a movement to raise awareness of the latest developments, help promote stronger markets here in the EU for sustainable chemistry, and to accelerate chemical innovations which are safe and sustainable-by-design. Together we can demonstrate Europe’s potential to become a leader in sustainable chemistry.
With over 1.2 million workers, €499 billion turnover and €9.4 billion R&I investments, the European chemical industry is a wealth generating sector of the economy and a major contributor to building a sustainable future for Europe.
To help those keen to acquire an accurate picture of the industry, what it does, where, and why. We have produced the "Landscape of the European Chemical Industry", providing a regional overview and country-by-country snapshots, the challenges it faces and our ambitions for the future. The forces that shape its locations, challenges and solutions are as complex as many of its formulas.
The chemical industry develops materials and technologies that can boost your home’s energy efficiency, make 100% recyclable products, build more efficient wind turbines , help preserve wild fish in oceans?.
Cefic is a not-for-profit making organisation, striving to be the most respected and trusted business association in Europe under EU transparency register n° 64879142323-9. It is devoted to promoting a thriving chemical industry that is broadly recognized to provide sustainable, safe and resource efficient solutions, foster prosperity, growth and investments in Europe and provide safe and resource efficient solutions to meet the challenges for future generations.
