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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) can contribute to meeting Paris Agreement GHG emission ambition | Cefic position
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.
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
Statement by the Energy Intensive Industries ahead of the Extraordinary Energy Council of 30 September 2022
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
A 8-point action plan for an effective revision of the EU CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging)
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
European’s Commission proposal for an Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) | Cefic position
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,…
Ricardo Energy and Environment Economic Analysis of the Impacts of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability – Case Study Mixture Assessment Factor
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.
PowerPoint and Data Files | 2022 Cefic Facts and Figures
Download the 2021 Facts and Figures of the European Chemical Industry powerpoint presentation and the data files (xls).
Cefic Chemicals Trends Report – December 2021
Chemical production is slightly above the pre-pandemic levels
Economic Analysis of the Impacts of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability – Phase 1 Report
Economic Analysis of the Impacts of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
Animal testing and the chemicals strategy for sustainability (A Joint letter from members of the European Parliament, civil society and Industry)
ACC AND CEFIC welcom resolution of U.S section 232 tariffs and EU retaliatory tariff
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 Sustainable 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 of the European Chemical Industry Council Update
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 Letter to President von der Leyen Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
Cefic calls for a multi-stakeholder dialogue to discuss changes to REACH in the context of the upcoming Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
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…
Hydrogen | Cefic position
Cefic expects hydrogen to play a pivotal role in reducing the GHG footprint of Europe’s energy and feedstock supply within the transition to climate neutrality.
The future of the European chemical industry will be closely intertwined with the development of a hydrogen economy, as it is both a major producer and consumer of hydrogen.
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 for the green deal Brochure
Cefic supports the European Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050. Reaching Europe’s climate neutrality goal will only be possible with the help of chemicals. Take, for example, insulation panels and coatings which reduce energy consumption in buildings, composite materials for wind turbine blades, electric batteries extending the range of electric…
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.
Circular Economy 2.0 | Cefic position
In Cefic’s Mid-Century Vision, the European chemical industry sees itself at the centre of Europe’s circular economy. From the design phase of products to their end-of-life, the chemical industry can offer innovative solutions to the benefit of the sector itself and throughout the value chain, enabling downstream industries to become more circular. By transforming waste…
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
Circular Economy action plan | Updated submission to the Roadmap for the new Circular Economy
In order to unleash the full potential of innovations the chemical industry can provide to a circular economy, Europe needs a progressive policy environment and smart regulations stimulating innovations.
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…
DUCC CEFIC pilot project on exposure scenarios and communication in the supply chain Pilot Project – Summary report
DUCC CEFIC pilot project on exposure scenarios and communication in the supply chain Pilot Project – Report on Registrants’ phase testing use maps
DUCC CEFIC pilot project on exposure scenarios and communication in the supply chain Pilot Project – Report on Formulators’ phase testing the SUMI selection approach
Enabling the future: Chemistry innovations for a low carbon
When it comes to climate change, a business-as-usual approach is no longer an option. Robust transformation of entire sectors will be needed if we aim to maximise our impact on climate change. The study commissioned by ICCA ‘Enabling the future: chemistry innovations for a low-carbon society’, shows examples of innovations that could develop emissions reductions…
A Long-Term strategy for Europe’s industrial future – from words to action
This Joint Paper is the outcome of months of discussions and consensus-building between a wide range of industrial sectors, all willing to contribute to the preparation of this much-awaited “comprehensive long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future”. At a key time where the EU is discussing the next Multiannual Financial Framework, we are ready, more than…
2019 Sustainability progress report of the European Chemical Industry Council
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.
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.