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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.From testimony to legislation to position or opinion papers and fact sheets, Cefic is working to protect the environment, public health, and the competitiveness of European economy, promoting healthy and safe chemistry for the future.
In this section you will find details of public policy issues that relate to the work of chemicals businesses. We give a description of what each issue is, any legislative agenda, what we as an industry are doing about it and what are our concerns and priorities.
Joining forces for sustainability
The chemical industry is a key player in the quest for sustainability, as it is the backbone of virtually every other industry and helps, directly or indirectly, make all products we use in our daily lives
From vision to flagship initiatives
The sustainability report was a first step of a journey that the Cefic Board decided to initiate. In parallel, we are translating our 2050 vision into action by conducting several projects that respond to challenges such as climate change, resource efficiency or demographic changes.
Read more on the Sustainability section
Download the "Energy Roadmap" report (released 22nd April 2013).
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Cefic and its members continuously strive to better understand environmental and human health effects and ensure the safety of products and processes through Responsible Care.
The chemical industry plays an important role in supporting the European economy and society. It has been recognized as enabler of a sustainable future by the High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the European Chemicals Industry.
The chemical industry is a robust sector in Europe, in terms of productivity and employment, but it is also at the root of all other industries.
Getting responsible chemicals management recognized throughout the entire supply chain is our key objective.
» Learn more about Regulatory Framework
The 2012 Cefic European Facts & Figures provides an analysis of the latest competitive trends in the European chemicals industry.
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The Responsible Care ethic helps chemical companies to operate safely, profitably and with due care.
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