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The Chemical Industries Association’s Response to Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

In October 2024, the Government unveiled Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy green paper. With the UK facing growing pressure to remain an attractive and competitive location for future manufacturing investments and jobs, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has submitted a response emphasising the critical role the chemical sector ...

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    2024 Autumn Budget submission from the Chemical Industries Association

    On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget, accompanied by a full fiscal statement from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). In a detailed submission, the industry presents 35 specific proposals for policy changes covering the Government’s recent industrial strategy, net zero, investment in people and innovation.

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    Sustainability Reporting Disclosures

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

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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. 

GrowthPlan

 

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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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.

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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.