Sustainable growth and innovation

CIA and our members work to meet society’s needs and provide further solutions to deliver growth in the UK

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Working with key stakeholders we will strive to:

Maximise our productivity contribution across the whole of the UK and make it the location of choice for growth and investment by rebuilding key supply chains and regional clusters.
Work in partnership with Government – at national and local level – to ensure a resilient, competitive and growing chemical industry at the heart of manufacturing.
Contribute towards the objectives of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on those that our sector has most influence over (and vice versa) – i.e., SDGs 8, 9, 12 and 13.
Promote digitalisation for the purpose of advancing sustainable solutions within the sector, for example, tracing products along the supply chain to accelerate the circular economy; and
Advocate for a risk and science-based policy environment, including the national Chemicals Strategy, that recognises innovation as playing a central role in meeting the challenges of tomorrow.

CIA’s Vision of Sustainability

Our vision builds upon the CIA’s historic commitment to sustainable development which dates back over 20 years, to 2001.

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CIA’s Vision of Sustainability: Introduction
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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): Implications for UK Chemical Companies

The CIA continues to monitor key developments under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that could affect UK manufacturers, recyclers and supply chains. Of particular interest are upcoming decisions on how different recycling technologies will be assessed and recognised. The following article outlines the key issues and the CIA’s position.