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Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) Sectoral Guidance for target-setting in the chemical industry
Joint Statement for an Ambitious FP10: Investing in Europe’s Future Competitiveness through Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation
Joint Statement from Cefic, WindEurope, EUROFER, Eurometaux, and CEMBUREAU: Advancing the Green Deal. Setting a new Industrial Deal. Securing Europe’s Prosperity
Potential for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) deployment in the Chemical Industry
A study paper on the potential for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) deployment in the Chemical Industry
Chemical (trends) monthly report – March 2024
2023 ends on a weak note for the chemicals industry in Europe
List of Cefic Partner Associations
European associations representing sectors linked to the European chemical industry
Chemical (trends) monthly report – January 2024
2023 ends on a weak note for the chemicals industry in Europe
List of Cefic Business Members companies (ABM)
Sectoral businesses with a production base in Europe and a worldwide turnover in chemicals of less than euro 1 billion.
List of Cefic Corporate Members (ACOM)
Corporations with a production base in Europe and a worldwide turnover in chemicals of more than euro 1 billion.
European business calls for deepening the EU Single Market and renewing the dynamic of European integration | Joint statement
PowerPoint and Data Files | 2023 Cefic Facts and Figures (zip file)
Download the 2021 Facts and Figures of the European Chemical Industry powerpoint presentation and the data files (xls).
Chemical (trends) monthly report – November 2023
EU27 chemical production up for first time in six quarters but overall production level remains low
Cefic views on the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive
Cefic welcomes the revision of the Weight and Dimensions Directive which aims to increase road transport efficiency, combined with incentivizing the uptake of low- and zero-emission vehicles.
Cefic views on the CountEmissions EU Regulation
Cefic considers the EU Commission’s proposal for the CountEmissions EU Regulation as a significant step forward in supporting the transport & logistics industry to reduce emissions.
7 Point Action Plan on Soil Monitoring Law
European soils are a valuable natural resource, and we call to prioritise their quality. This 7-point plan outlines how the Soil Monitoring Law could be revised to further protect the quality of soil and support the sustainable use of soil in the EU.
Open Letter | Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling
List of Cefic Associated Companies
Companies engaged in the production of chemicals in countries outside Europe in which Cefic has neither a Member Federation, nor an Associate Federation.
List of Cefic Partner Companies
European companies, not being engaged in the production of chemicals and with the activities closely linked to the European chemical industry
Chemical (trends) monthly report – September 2023
In Aug-23, EU27 consumer confidence recorded the first decline since Sep-22
Chemical (trends) monthly report – August 2023
H1 2023: Low Demand, High Energy Costs Stifle European Chemicals Market
Cefic views on the EC initiative “Hazardous chemicals – prohibiting production for export of chemicals banned in the European Union”
Joint letter to the European Commission urging the adoption in 2023 of an EU-harmonized rule for calculating chemically recycled content through mass balance
33 European industry associations urge the EU to adopt rules to calculate chemically recycled content in plastics.
Cefic views on the draft Delegated Acts on the four remaining environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy Regulation and amendments to the Climate Delegated Act
Digital Technologies for Sustainability in the European Chemical Industry | Digital Study
Arthur D. Little and the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) joined forces to prepare this report, which summarises the views of digital technology experts from within and outside the chemical industry.
ACC – Cefic – U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council-TTC – Recommendations from the Transatlantic Chemical Industry
Chemical (trends) monthly report – January 2023
Decreasing energy prices provide short relief, followed by strong decline in chemicals demand, still sentiment is up.
2022 Cefic Sustainability Progress Report
Cefic’s 2022 Sustainable Progress Report is a reflection of the work done to create supporting tools that can accelerate progress towards a sustainable future: Sustainable Development Indicators to measure the chemical industry’s progress, design principles for chemical innovations to be Safe and Sustainable-by-Design, and a holistic vision on sustainable carbon life cycles.
Cefic position paper on Chemical Recycling: Delivering recycled content to meet the EU’s circular economy ambitions – the Single Use Plastics Directive Implementing Act and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revision (SUPD & PPWR)
Open letter of the EU industry calling for optional eligibility of low-carbon hydrogen to the hydrogen targets
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) can contribute to meeting Paris Agreement GHG emission ambition | Cefic position
Towards an accurate accounting for carbon from biomass in the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) | Position paper
Statement by energy intensive industries on the outcome of the extraordinary energy council of 9th September 2022 | Joint Statement
Cefic response to Call for Evidence – ‘better access to chemicals data for safety assessments’ | Cefic position
Unlocking a bioeconomy across Europe: How to scale up national strategies, build skills and fuel investments ? | Presentation Cefic Digital Dialogue 6th July 2022
Cefic Digital Dialogue – How can the REACH revision contribue to securing future-proiff products for Europe?
15th June 2022
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – June 2022
Chemicals output in most EU countries dropped significantly in March 2022; supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and rising energy prices are expected to continue negatively affecting the sector in 2022
Responsible Care Management Framework
RC Management framework means to support companies in the evaluation of performance under the Responsible Care Global Charter.
List of Cefic Member Federations (AFEM) and Associate National Federations
National non-governmental federations representing the chemical industry in European countries
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – May 2022
2022 chemicals output still above the 2021 level, but the energy price shock and economic uncertainty lead to fallingdemand in key end-use sectors
Cefic Response to the European Commission call for comments on the draft revised rules on horizontal cooperation agreements between companies (“Draft Horizontal Guidelines”)
The chemical industry’s road to net zero
The EU Green Deal, which calls for net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, will affect businesses across the board—but it will have a tremendous impact on Europe’s chemical industry as it brings both significant challenges and huge opportunities. To better understand this impact, Accenture and NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, conducted a comprehensive,…
Analysis of the Impacts of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability | Case Study Mixture Assessment Factor
Report by RICARDO ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Safe and Sustainable-by-Design Report: A transformative power
This report proposes guiding design principles for a selected set of safety and sustainability considerations, dimensions or criteria to be assessed at the level of product-application and more.
Chemical Recycling | Cefic position
The Green Deal is at the heart of the EU’s ambitions of becoming climate neutral. To meet the ambitious European objectives, much more waste plastic needs to be recycled and a broader range of markets need to be served with plastic products containing recycled content. In this respect Cefic highlights the potential of chemical recycling…
Revision of the Waste Framework Directive | Cefic view
As a Responsible Care®-registered industry sector, we aim at investing in the best available technologies and adopting the best practices to reduce waste. The industry is developing technologies necessary to turn waste into valuable raw materials.
Bio economy | Cefic position
Cefic commends the ambition of the first European Bioeconomy Strategy and its noteworthy successes. The chemical industry sees a lot of untapped potential for the bioeconomy to contribute to the ambitions of the EU Green Deal. It calls for more certainty, visibility, consistency, and better policy coordination for the EU to be a frontrunner in bioeconomy
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) | Cefic position
As carbon leakage risks for the EU chemical industry are set to increase, effective carbon leakage prevention remains essential for the chemical industry’s transformation.
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – December 2021
Chemical production is slightly above the pre-pandemic levels
Animal testing and the chemicals strategy for sustainability (A Joint statement from members of the European Parliament, civil society and Industry)
ACC AND CEFIC welcome resolution of U.S section 232 tariffs and EU retaliatory tariff | Joint Statement
American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO, Chris Jahn, and Cefic Director General, Marco Mensink, issued the statement in response to the U.S. and EU agreement to end the harmful tariffs impacting the transatlantic chemical industry.
2021 Cefic Sustainability Progress Report
Our 2021 Sustainability Progress Report highlights how we scaled up our sustainability actions to work towards the ambitions of the EU Green Deal: sharing views on Safe and Sustainable-By-Design, measuring performance, and driving the Circular Economy.
Safe and Sustainable-by-Design Report: Boosting innovation and growth within the European chemical industry
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – September 2021
Chemical growth returning closer to pre-COVID19 levels but challenging times remain for industry
Survey in support of the Commission services’ work on the definition of Safe and Sustainable by Design criteria for chemicals and materials
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – July 2021
EU27 chemical output returns to pre-pandemic level but large differences across countries remain
Joint Statement NGO and industry call on the European Commission to include animal testing in REACH Impact Assessment and to do more to support non-animal methods
Cefic analysis of 2020 cases of non-compliance with the EU chemical legislation:
data confirms an urgent need to step up enforcement of chemicals legislation for imported goods and online sales
The essential role of chemicals: Life Cycle Assessment of circular systems
Report from the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) is committed to playing a key role in the systemic transition to circular economy as a key component of sustainability.
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – May 2021
Industry data confirms green shoots of recovery but reveals highly challenging times remain for industry
EU Soil Strategy | Cefic view
Soil and groundwater contamination prevention remains one of the chemical industry’s highest priorities, along with prompt remediation measures in case of accidental spills or long-lasting contamination. The industry applies the latest technologies and procedures to comply with the broad European2 and national legislation frameworks.
Cefic Supports Green Deal and Climate Neutrality
The Green Deal recognises that energy-intensive industries, such as chemicals, are indispensable for Europe’s transition, as solution providers to multiple value chains. Climate neutrality by 2050 means going through a deep transformation within just one or two investment cycles. The EU chemical industry intends to grasp the opportunities arising from the transition to a climate…
Cefic view paper on how to boost the Bioeconomy sector
Bio-Based Products (BBPs) developed by the chemical industry are key to support the European Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050, yet actions need to be taken to bring the bio-based production at scale.
EU Taxonomy and transition financing | Cefic views
Cefic welcomes European Commission efforts to bring clarity and transparency on environmental sustainability to investors, companies and issuers. The chemical industry strives to continuously improve its production processes, to lower its carbon footprint and to enable further emissions reductions along the various value chains, while pioneering breakthrough and disruptive technologies. The EU Taxonomy must be…
Cefic ideas for an updated EU Industrial Strategy | Cefic position
Cefic welcomed the publication, in March 2020, of the EU Industrial Strategy. One year later, we support an update of the strategy to bring it more in line with the objectives of the EU Green Deal and the aftermath of the Covid crisis.
Methane emissions in the chemical industry | Cefic position
EC request to Cefic: the European Commission’s (EC) energy department (DG ENER) reached out to Cefic in January to get more information on methane emissions in the value chains of the chemical industry. The main idea of Cefic response is to show the EC that methane emissions from refineries and chemical plants represent only a…
Sustainable Plastics Strategy – SusChem
A report by SusChem, the European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry and its partners – Cefic, PlasticsEurope, European Plastics Converters (EuPC) and the European Composites, Plastics and Polymer Processing Platform (ECP4). December 2020 As an industry, we believe plastic waste in the environment is unacceptable and represents a massive loss of a valuable resource. One of the keys to…
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability | Cefic position
Cefic supports the public health and environmental goals of the strategy and shares the vision outlined by the European Commission in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Interplay between REACH & OSH legislation | Cefic view
Cefic sees OSH and REACH legislations as complementary to each other in the context of workers protection that must be risk-based and supported by a strong engagement of Social Partners in enhanced Social Dialogs. Cefic also recognises the need for clarification on the interface between these two legislative frameworks to avoid overlapping conclusions to help micro and SMEs assessing their risks and taking the appropriate level of protection for their Workers.
2030 target plans | Cefic position
Cefic position on the Commission proposal to step up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition
Cefic Response to the European Commission call for contributions Competition Policy supporting the Green Deal
EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027 | Cefic views
Cefic supports the revision of the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work for 2021-2027 to promote the higher Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in Europe and elsewhere, to focus on better implementation of OSH acquis, and to ensure a science, data and risk-based policy involving Social Partners.
Commission’s legislative proposal to amend the Aarhus Regulation | Cefic views
Cefic acknowledges the efforts made by the Commission to address concerns raised by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee while preserving consistency with the EU Treaty system of legal remedies to ensure judicial review of EU acts – but remains concerned as to the consequences of the proposed legislative changes.
Revision of lists of pollutants affecting surface and groundwaters | Cefic views
Cefic supports the revision of lists of pollutants affecting surface and groundwaters based on new scientific developments and on a thorough data collection involving a proper consultation of relevant stakeholders.
Renewable H2: The emerging prospect for European chemical companies
Hydrogen is widely seen as vital to sustainability and to help meet EU goals for the reduction of CO2 emissions. Yet, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. For the chemical industry, the development of renewable hydrogen creates opportunities. For example, hydrogen can be used in place of the combustion of fossil fuels,…
Responsible Care Self-Assessment Web-Tool
The tool aims at strengthening support for companies towards improving the safe production, handling and use of chemicals across supply chains. The revised Responsible Care management framework and self-assessment questionnaire were launched in 2019 to support companies with their Responsible Care implementation. The self-assessment tool has now been enhanced and transformed into a digital webtool….
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) Joint letter (reply) from Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans and Commissioner Sinkevičius, confirming that there would be no ‘regulatory overhaul’ and only a very ‘targeted revision’, as the strategy itself says
2020 Sustainability Progress Report
The 2020 Sustainability Progress Update gives an update on Cefic’s Sustainable Development programme and highlights a portfolio of indicators that Cefic has started to identify in 2020. The Sustainable Development Indicators (SDIs) will assess and drive the contribution of the EU chemical industry towards sustainability, aligned with the main areas of the Green Deal.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Enforcement and enforceability
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemical Recycling: Greenhouse gas emission reduction potential of an emerging waste management route Commissioned by Study review
Chemical Recycling technologies have the potential to avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that can occur in both the feedstock production and from incineration of plastic waste. This positive environmental impact is confirmed by the new Quantis report “Chemical Recycling: Greenhouse gas emission reduction potential of an emerging waste management route”, which was commissioned by the…
Brexit: Preparing for a future «UK out of REACH scenario»
What you need to know – Practical considerations to maintain trade post Brexit
Implementation of the harmonised Risk Management Framework (RMF) | Cefic position
Safety in handling and transport of all chemicals is at the heart of the Transport and Logistics activities of Cefic’s members. Through the long-lasting Responsible Care programme, the European chemical industry has adopted a sustainable strategy aiming for “zero accidents” in chemicals logistics based on a coordinated continuous improvement approach.
Cefic Chemical Trends Report – September 2020
EU chemical output shows signs of fragile recovery, but remains 9% below the pre-crisis level
Cefic response to the Inception Impact Assessment on Taxonomy-related disclosures
Cefic supports the objectives of the European Green Deal and EU ambition to become climate neutral by 2050.1 As a sector “indispensable to Europe’s economy”2 and supplier of many key value chains, climate neutrality requires a deep transformation within limited investment cycles.
Potential Aarhus Regulation revision foreseen to broaden rules on Access to Justice | Cefic view
Following the legislative initiative announced in the Commission Roadmap on ‘better access to justice in environmental matters’, Cefic shares its views on the upcoming proposal to revise the Aarhus regulation which may lead to a privileged access to justice by environmental NGOs.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability | The Chemical industry and its contribution to the strategic industrial ecosystems for the Recovery (CSS)
“It is impossible to build a better future for Europe without a successful European chemical industry” We serve society with products that people value and that support people’s natural desires for better lives, a healthy planet, peace and prosperity. We are a €650 billion industry that produces everything from soaps to solvents and sealants and…
Circular economy action plan | Cefic answer to the Public consultation for Inception impact assessment regarding the upcoming initiative in the area of Consumer policy – strengthening the role of consumers in the green transition
Cefic welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the initiative undertaken by the European Commission about a new legislative proposal on strengthening the role of consumers in the green transition in line with Better regulation principles and criteria (effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, EU-added value).
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability | Cefic’s response to the Roadmap on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
Cefic calls for a Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) that recognises the essential role of chemicals to deliver climate ambitions, ensures a high level of safety and integrates holistically the multiple dimensions of the Green Deal – climate neutrality, materials circularity and resource efficiency – while boosting competitiveness and innovation to serve Europe’s strategic interests….
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability | Input Paper on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
This paper outlines the preliminary views and proposals of the European chemical industry, as represented by Cefic, on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability proposed by the European Commission under the EU Green Deal. Its content may evolve at the light of future developments. It is organised in two part: 1. an overview outlining the…
Circular economy action plan | Cefic answer to the Public consultation for Inception impact assessment regarding the upcoming initiative in the area of environmental performance of products & businesses – substantiating claims
Cefic welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the initiative undertaken by the European Commission about a new regulatory initiative on substantiating green claims regarding Environmental performance of products & businesses in line with Better regulation principles and criteria (effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, EU-added value)
Waste Shipments Regulation WSR | Cefic Contribution to Publication Consultation on Waste Shipment Regulation
Waste Shipments Regulation WSR | Explanatory note based on Cefic position paper to support public consultation
Cefic proposal for carbon accounting
CCU can become more attractive if accounted for accordingly in the EU ETS.
Cefic statement on the EU Economic Recovery Plan
Ahead of the European Council meeting on 17 July the EU chemical industry calls on the EU member states to urgently agree an EU Recovery Plan to restart Europe’s economy and kick off investments towards a green and digital transition.
Cefic Chemical Trends Report July 2020
The chemical industry shows some resilience amid economic recession, but decrease in total output is inevitable
EU Commission’s “Strategy for a Sustainable and Smart Mobility” Roadmap | Cefic position
Cefic supports the Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050. The Green Deal also recognizes the crucial role that the chemical industry plays in Europe’s transition, as a key solution provider to multiple value chains and as a contributor to low emission mobility. The EU chemical industry intends to grasp the…
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Strategic chemicals
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Strategic chemicals
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Supporting Global chemicals management
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Track and trace of Declarable substances for recycling June 2020
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: a level-playing field for the EU chemical industry
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Climate policy and carbon leakage | Cefic position
The chemical industry’s initial thoughts on possible EU Border Adjustment Measures –
Cefic – CIA position on REACH related issues in the future relationship between the EU-27 and the UK (Brexit)
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Safe and Sustainable by design
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Simplification chemicals legislation
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Combined exposure and way forward
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) | Discussion paper: Endocrine Disruptors
This paper was developed in the context of a stakeholder dialogue that followed our submission to the EU Commission’s Roadmap consultation on the future Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. It is meant to trigger an exchange of policy ideas or suggestions to inform the dialogue but does not constitute the agreed position of Cefic or its Members.
Best Available Techniques (BREF) | Cefic position paper Cefic additional remarks and comments to the Art. 13 Forum Workshop on the next BREF review cycle
As suggested by DG ENV in the Art 13 Forum workshop on June 12, 2020, Cefic would like to use the opportunity for a submission of more detailed comments and arguments.
Winning in a Circular Economy: Practical steps for the European chemical industry
An Accenture report with support from Cefic.
Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA)
The new SusChem Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA) focuses on technology priorities towards 2030, across advanced materials, advanced processes as well as the implementation and co-development of enabling digital technologies. Horizontal topics are equally addressed, including sustainability assessment innovation, safe-by-design for chemicals and materials, as well as building on education and skills capacity in Europe. The SIRA is the result…
Overview of the implementation of the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) 2019
Chemical valorisation of CO2 | Cefic position
Carbon is an essential element of most products needed by society, and carbon is part of the structure of most chemicals. Recycling carbon from CO2 (and CO from ‘industrial waste gases’) is one of the options that can be considered by the chemical industry to reduce the environmental footprint of chemicals and polymers, develop the…
2019 Sustainability Progress Report
The report captures initiatives taken by Cefic and its members as part of the chemical industry’s overall commitment to sustainable development.
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain: Insights and Actions for the Chemical Industry
Accenture report with support from Cefic
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – April 2019
Chemicals output continues to decline as the global economy slows down.
Daniele Ferrari – Other Industries Rely On Us To Help Develop More Energy Efficient And Climate-Friendly Products
Cefic Sustainability Charter: teaming up for a sustainable Europe
This Charter marks a step change in the commitment of Cefic to enable a more sustainable society, building on the Responsible Care Programme and the 2012 Sustainable Development Vision.
Europe needs safe and innovative nanotechnologies and nanomaterials
Nanotechnologies involve manufacturing and using materials at the smallest scale – they are part of the enabling technologies and processes that span most industry sectors and scientific disciplines.
Guidance risks precautions considered for bulk liquid loading unloading operations in road transport
Responsible Care Security Code
The Responsible Care Global Charter arose from an examination of chemical industry practices and performance that has evolved since the mid-1980s, and was shaped by considering the recommendations of independent stakeholders (SustainAbility Survey published February 2004).
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report -January 2019
The second half of 2018 proved more severe than expected, with production posting no growth from January to October 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. Chemicals prices rose 3.7% during the same period, while chemicals sales reached 3.9% through September 2018. Chemicals exports were up 4.2%, while chemicals imports jumped 7.0% through September 2018.
Alliance to end plastic waste
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste is made up of nearly 30 companies that have committed more than $1 billion, with the goal of investing $1.5 billion over the next 5 years to help end plastic waste in the environment. The Alliance will develop, deploy and bring to scale solutions that will minimize and manage…
Commission’s proposal establishing a Framework to Facilitate Sustainable Investment | Cefic views
Cefic considers that the “Taxonomy Proposal” may help mobilizing finance towards environmentally beneficial projects and foster cross-border investments by defining a common language for environmentally beneficial investments. This may promote retail and institutional investors’ interest for such investments.
Ambitious and comprehensive EU Industrial Strategy to enable industry’s contribution to the EU long-term GHG goals | Joint statement
Delphi study report The European Chemical Industry in a 2050 perspective
Study on the development of key areas withing Economy, Geopolitics, Society, Technology and Environment. Copenhagen Insitute for futures studies
The interface between chemical, product and waste legislation and identification of policy options | Cefic position
EU Single Market | Cefic views
The Single Market is a major asset for a competitive chemical industry. Cefic encourages EU and Member State authorities to uphold and consolidate the Single Market.
Joint declaration on the legal framework to manage risks related to the use of reprotoxic substances at the workplace | Joint Statement
The chemical industry and trade unions today agreed on the future framework to further protect EU workers from the risks associated with exposure to substances toxic to reproduction at the workplace. In a joint declaration signed, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), industriAll European Trade Union, the European Chemical Employers Group (ECEG) and the European…
Stocktaking of the Commission’s Better Regulation approach | Cefic views
Cefic welcomes progress under President Juncker’s Better Regulation Agenda and invites the incoming Commission to follow up on and deepen existing rules and practices.
Cefic chemicals trends report – September 2018
Chemicals growth remains positive, despite deteriorating world economic climate
A Bridge Towards a Carbon Neutral Europe
Industrial value chain. Europe’s Energy Intensive Industries contribution to the EU Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reductions
Combination effects of chemicals | Cefic position
Today, EU chemicals policy and risk management schemes predominantly focus on the safety of individual chemical substances. They protect public health and the environment by ensuring that no chemical substance is intentionally present in the environment at levels that might cause harm.
ECHA Cefic to Work on an Effective Implementation of REACH (MOU) | Joint statement
With the completion of the third registration deadline, REACH now regulates all chemicals on the EU market. Recognising that the 2018 Commission General Report on REACH calls on all actors to further improve REACH implementation and, in particular, on industry and ECHA to further improve the safety information and its communication in the supply chain,…
Transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment model in the food chaine EFSA | Cefic position
REACH Annexes amendments to address nanoforms of substances: Cefic’s perspective
Cefic welcomes the vote of the REACH Committee on REACH Annexes amendments for nanomaterials. The adaptation of the Annexes is a meaningful step to reduce existing legal uncertainties and provide more clarity for the registration of nanomaterials under REACH. The issue remains, however, complex and some of the amendments can even create further confusion.
Cefic, ECEG and industriAll European Trade Union statement on Brexit
The UK’s decision to leave the EU presents a political and economic challenge that creates significant uncertainty for companies and their employees. Cefic, ECEG and industriAll Europe are united in their concern about the adverse impact that Brexit could have on the viability, international competitiveness and employment within Europe’s chemical industry on either side of…
Chemistry for Climate: Acting on the need for speed
March 2018 A report by the Royal Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI) VNCI’s 2050 roadmap points to the need for abundant and cheap renewable electricity and biomass as feedstock to chemicals. It outlines political and investments conditions to enable a lower carbon footprint of the Dutch chemicals industry.
Safety Health Environment Management practices for logistics services provider
Joint ECTA, EPCA, Cefic
Chemicals Trends Report – January 2018
The EU chemicals sector faring better and closer to its pre-crisis level
Avoiding greenhouse gas emissions : the essential role of chemicals: Quantifying the global potential
Report by Ecofys, ICCA and a Navigant company. The study carried out by Ecofys finds that the chemical industry has the possibility to make an important contribution to a low carbon future. Solutions from the chemical industry could enable significant emission reductions and support the goal of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement of restricting global warming…
Greenhouse gas emission reductions enabled by products from the chemical industry
An International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) and Ecofys Report October 2017 The objective of this study is to assess the global contribution of the chemical industry to selected six solutions in the context of limiting average temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, as agreed on in the Paris Agreement in 2015. Despite the small…
Chemistry 4.0: Growth through Innovation in a transforming wolrd
A report by Deloitte and the German chemical industry Association (VCI) September 2017 The chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Germany is changing. Especially the factors digitalization, sustainability and circular economy play a decisive role. The study ‘Chemistry 4.0’ is examining this new development phase and shows which growth opportunities through innovations the chemical industry in…
Low carbon energy and feedstock for the European chemical industry
A study commissioned by Cefic and conducted by Dechema July 2017 This report represents the joint contribution from 11 European Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs) – iron and steel, cement, chemicals and fertilizers, refineries, non-ferrous metals, ferro- alloys and silicon, pulp and paper, ceramics, lime, and glass – to the European Commission’s Strategy for long-term EU…
Taking the European chemical industry into the circular economy
An Accenture/Cefic report April 2017 Sustainability has become a vital part of many business strategies across industries, and that has prompted growing interest in the circular economy— including among European chemical companies. The advent of the circular economy is likely to lead to significant changes for the industry, along with fundamental challenges. But it could…
Cefic – EBPF Comments on CA Document CA-April17-Doc.3.1.a & b: Draft criteria for the determination of endocrine-disrupting properties under the BPR
Cefic-EBPF is disappointed that the Commission has retained the term ‘substance’ instead of the term ‘active substance’, despite the legal and procedural arguments made by Industry in December1 2016 and February 20172.
Extension of the scope of the proposed endocrine disruptors criteria from ‘active substances’ to ‘substances’ in the biocidal products regulation (528/2012)
Circular economy | Cefic view
The European chemical industry supports the transition towards a circular economy as part of a strategy to make Europe more resource efficient. This can be achieved both by avoiding unnecessary material and energy losses throughout the life-cycle of products and maximising value by keeping resources circulating in loops.
Respiratory sensitisation | Cefic views
Cefic is committed to ensuring that the health of workers and the safety of products are top priorities for the chemical industry. This paper focuses on the management of substances with respiratory sensitising potential.
Cefic guidance on process safety indicators
introduces universally applicable process safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It became effective September 2016. During a period of four years all chemical associations are requested to host national workshops in order to roll out this new guidance in their respective countries.
Independant peer review study ex post investigation of cost pass through EU ETS an analysis of 6 sectors
Guidance on the design, construction and testing of standard rail tank cars for the transport of chemicals in bulk
Setting the right criteria to identify endocrine disruptors
There is concern about the possible negative effects of endocrine disruptors on human health and the environment. Although these substances are currently regulated by the interim criteria in place in the plant protection products and biocides products regulations, achieving regulatory clarity is in everyone’s interest.
Cefic views on Market Economy Status (MES) for China
Market Economy Status (MES) plays a key role in deciding how an exporting country, in this case China, will be treated for the calculation of dumping margins in the context of anti-dumping investigations by the EU. Meaning that where a market economy method is applied in the dumping calculations, the level of dumping margin will…
Rules of Origin for Chemical Chapters 28 to 40 under Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Following the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020 and the transition period, both sides are now negotiating a future trade relationship. A priority in these negotiations is the conclusion of a trade agreement that will be the core of the future economic relationship.
Innovative chemistry for energy efficiency of buildings in smart cities
suschem and smart cities and communities
Responsible Care Global Charter
Responsible Care is the global chemical industry’s environmental, health and safety (EHS) initiative to drive continuous improvement in performance. It achieves this objective by meeting and going beyond legislative and regulatory compliance, and by adopting cooperative and voluntary initiatives with government and other stakeholders.
Behaviour based safety guidelines training drivers safe driving road freight vehicles
Joint ECTA, Cefic
Report on the importance of trade secrets for chemical companies
This report aims at illustrating what are trade secrets or confidential business information and their importance for the chemical sector, by providing better insight on the way they are used. It also contains a description of the problems encountered by companies due to the lack of effective protection at EU level.
Sustainability of products: what it is all about
This document is an introduction to how sustainability may apply to chemicals in practice. It explains approaches that industry can use to make science-based choices in product development and assessment. It is particularly aimed at smaller companies, as part of Cefic’s programme to help deliver the chemical industry’s vision.