The CIA gathers industry insights through a quarterly business survey to advocate for our members’ interests with policy makers, regulators and other stakeholders.
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The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
Read moreAhead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has published its submission setting out 19 asks that would improve the UK’s competitiveness, encourage investment and support the transition to Net Zero.
The Government has promised to bring stability and improve policies around the future of UK industries. While Industrial Strategy is a step in the right direction, CIA believes that we need further action to support our economy. The pre-election pledges of ‘Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower’ and ‘Securing the Highest Sustainable Growth in the G7’ are only obtainable by establishing a collaborative relationship between industry and Governing bodies.
The submission reflects detailed engagement with more than 110 chemical and pharmaceutical businesses across the UK and draws on recent CIA business survey data. The CIA are calling for action in three areas:
The CIA believes the measures outlined in its submission would not only strengthen the chemical sector but deliver benefits across the whole of UK manufacturing, boosting national productivity, security and environmental progress.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has accepted the CIA’s counterproposal under the Climate Change Agreement, agreeing to a 5% energy efficiency improvement by 2030, down 7 percentage points from DESNZ’s proposed target of 12%.
The Chemical Industries Association is the organisation representing and advising chemical and pharmaceutical companies located across the UK. Our core membership is a diverse mix of chemical and pharmaceutical companies operating within the UK
