Latest Reports 

 

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    CIA Economic Report: Second Quarter 2024

    Q2 2024 was the second consecutive quarter of expansion after 18 months of contractions. Challenges remain for the sector including the cost of energy and the price of raw materials, both of which are up to four times more expensive than competitor countries.

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    Sustainability Reporting Disclosures

    Guidance on sustainable finance and taxonomy-related reporting and disclosures. 

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    Environmental Permitting & UK’s Best Available Techniques

    The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and the other UK Best Available Techniques (BAT) Tranche 1 impacted Trade Associations reviewed the recently published UK BAT Waste Gas Treatment outline draft. 

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    CIA’s 13 Key Asks for the UK Chemicals Strategy

    As the UK Chemicals Strategy continues to progress towards release of a draft consultation towards the end of 2021, the Chemical Industries Association continues to offer support in assisting with its development. 

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The Chemical Industries Association and Unite the Union call for Government support to overcome barriers to the Net Zero transition

The UK chemical industry has reduced its greenhouse emissions by over 80% over the past decade. However, there is concern within industry that this reduction was achieved not only through changes in fuel switching and other green methods but due to a decline in production and job losses leaving the ...

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Britain’s chemical industry fuelling UK growth - a plan for the next Government

Our starting point is a strong one – the sector is the country’s largest manufacturing exporter; it has already reduced emissions by 80% over the past 30 years and thousands of highly skilled and well-rewarded jobs are located in parts of the country that really need them. To help inform and support the next government’s agenda for growth and prosperity, we are proposing a number of recommendations. 

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What our members say

“As an SME the advice and support that is provided by the CIA is invaluable to the running of our business. We simply don’t have the resources to gather much of the vital information that the CIA provides.”

Harry Swan, CEO, Thomas Swan & Co Ltd

“As a UK-based multinational employer, the Chemical Industries Association is a vital partner to our UK and European business.”

Steve Foots, Chief Executive, Croda International plc

“The work of the Chemical Industries Association is vital to securing the long term growth of the UK's chemical sector. Its work benefits all UK chemical and pharmaceutical companies and warrants the support of every business in achieving its goals.”

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman, Ineos

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About the CIA
About the CIA

Find out all about the Chemical Industries Association

The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is the UK’s leading trade association dedicated to representing and advising chemical and pharmaceutical companies across the United Kingdom.

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    What the CIA does

    As a membership organisation funded by subscription, we are committed to establishing the UK as the location of choice for industry growth.

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    Governance

    Governance and policy areas are set by the CIA’s Board and Council, elected from membership. Our Board is responsible for the governance of the CIA. Martin Ashcroft, Managing Director at Tata Chemicals Europe is the elected President of the CIA.

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    Economics and Business Surveys

    Our CIA Business Survey helps us to identify emerging trends, highlight operating conditions for chemical manufacturers and advocate for your interests to government and media.