At the Heart of Progress

Life is based on chemical reactions - providing energy for all living cells. Chemistry is its central science, fundamental in our understanding of many other scientific disciplines.

Chemical products are the backbone of all industries, enabling innovative technological breakthroughs, improvements to our quality of life and sustainable growth across the value chain. Chemists are helping address global challenges such as climate change, food production, energy, water and health issues.

Now more than ever, Europe needs a robust industrial chemical base to drive growth, competitiveness and prosperity in the region.

The European chemical industry is striving to remain a global leader, by providing innovative, future-facing products and adding value to the entire economy.

The Europe 2020 vision provides a concrete growth strategy to attain a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy in Europe. The European chemical industry is actively collaborating to achieve the targets set in areas such as employment, innovation, education, social inclusion, climate and energy.

This brochure highlights some of the key contributions of the European chemical industry and its efforts to continue to form the heart of Europe’s future.

Giorgio Squinzi, Cefic President