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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 moreCIA Chief Executive Steve Elliott and Members of our Scotland Site Leaders Network publish Advantage Scotland the chemical industry’s agenda for the next Government ahead of elections to the Scottish Parliament in May. The document sets out Scotland’s route to growth.
The Chemical Industries Association has launched Advantage Scotland, a new manifesto setting out how Scotland’s chemical and pharmaceutical sector can drive economic growth, support net‑zero ambitions and strengthen supply chain resilience across the country.
The manifesto was published this morning at a meeting of member company leaders in Edinburgh, where the Association outlined the sector’s contribution to Scotland’s economy and the long‑term partnership needed to support future growth.
As one of Scotland’s most important industrial sectors, the chemical industry is the nation’s second‑largest export earner and supports thousands of high‑skill, high‑value jobs across the country. The Advantage Scotland manifesto highlights the sector’s role in providing essential materials, enabling low‑carbon technologies and underpinning key supply chains.
The manifesto sets out ten priority areas for future success:
The manifesto emphasises the need for stability, collaboration and a clear long‑term strategy to ensure Scotland remains an attractive location for high‑value chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
The Chemical Industries Association looks forward to continuing discussions with stakeholders and working with the next Scottish Government to deliver the conditions needed for a safe, innovative and globally competitive chemicals sector
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
