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Chemicals, water industries join up to help Europe manage future water needs

Groups representing the European chemical and water industries today announced plans to form a strategic partnership to make Europe a global leader in water management.

Cefic dives into water-focused EU Green Week

Cefic will participate next week in Green Week to tell the chemical industry story on how it addresses water challenges.

First-ever Cefic sustainability report launched

European chemicals sector determined to meet future global resource challenges,  launches sustainable development vision, creates 17 benchmark measures.

Policy

Key EU policy issues for our industry

Cefic is involved in the EU legislative agenda on issues involving chemistry. Our policy agenda stretches across the economy and competitiveness, innovation and health, safety & environment.

Combination effects of chemicals

Identifying chemical combinations of concern : a pragmatic tool

Key Enabling Technologies

Putting Europe back on track in the race for competitiveness.

Water Innovation Partnership

Concrete steps through innovation.

Energy Efficiency

Pushing back the limits of energy efficiency

Resource Efficiency

Building a resource efficient Europe - doing more or better with less.

Nanomaterials

Safe and Innovative. Essential to meet societal challenges.

Access to Raw Materials

Ensuring free and fair access to raw materials

Industry Support

Advice & guidance to companies

Cefic activities include the provision of advice and guidance to companies, large and small, along the whole value chain.

Implementing REACH


Check out the new guidance on use communication!

In order to help its members and other actors in the supply chains, Cefic has developed a number of guidance documents and tools to support companies in the implementation of REACH as well as to enhance harmonisation of procedures.

Responsible Care for SMEs

This toolkit is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises implementing Responsible Care. The kit brings together for the first time validated tools on chemicals management, energy efficiency, occupational health, process safety, transport safety, and others areas, making them freely available for everyone.

Transport & Logistics

Safe, efficient and sustainable logistics are critical to the future of the European chemical industry. Ensuring safe transport and handling of its products, with care for the environment and in full accordance with regulations, is of key importance for the image and reputation of the chemical industry.

Sustainability

Searching for opportunities through innovation

The chemical industry is helping to build a green economy in Europe. It can also contribute to innovative solutions for the major global challenges facing our societies, for a better quality of life and a sustainable future.

Cefic Sustainability Report!


Global Context - New challenges, new solutions!

2012 is definitely the Year of Sustainability. In June 2012, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development takes place in Rio de Janeiro. On these topics the European chemical industry has something to say. 


Sustainability case studies:

 

Water

From the oldest way to purify water, to the discovery of handy clean-water purifier, the chemical industry provides innovative solutions and makes a significant contribution towards sustainable water management.


Mobility 

Light materials for aircraft, trains or road vehicles! The chemical industry helps reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. And there are many more applications already available or still in the pipeline.

Housing

Reducing our energy bill at home is achievable through efficient insulation. Producing our energy at home is possible thanks to efficient solar panels. The chemical industry enables many smart solutions.

 

Regulatory Framework

Getting responsible chemicals management recognized throughout the entire supply chain is our key objective.

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Facts and Figures

The 2011 Cefic European Facts & Figures provides an analysis of the latest competitive trends in the European chemicals industry.

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Responsible Care

The Responsible Care ethic helps chemical companies to operate safely, profitably and with due care.

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