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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.
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Sustainability Policy
Advocating for a better tomorrow
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We encounter numerous environmental and social hurdles that threaten our vision of a sustainable future. To tackle these challenges, we champion policies on behalf of our members that support a just transition; prioritising the development of a low-carbon chemical industry that does not leave our people nor our communities behind. The policies we work on include, but are not limited to:
- the improvement of resource and waste management to promote a circular economy
- the protection and restoration of biodiversity
- sustainability reporting mechanisms that demonstrate accountability and transparency across supply chains.
Materiality Assessment
Conducting a materiality assessment has enabled us to better understand the material aspects most significant to our members and their various stakeholders. This has facilitated discussions with members to highlight the risks and opportunities associated with different material topics.
Our commitment to sustainable development
Our longer-standing and continued efforts on driving health, safety, security and environmental performance improvement – enshrined within our Responsible Care programme – provided us with the essential building blocks to give tangible meaning to sustainable development.
Our position statements
Position StatementCIA Green Finance Position: Taxonomy
The UK chemical and pharmaceutical sector is a key enabler of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals set out in Agenda 2030, the objectives of the Paris Agreement and moving towards a more circular economy.
Position StatementResources, Waste and the Circular Economy
As a foundation industry, chemistry uses virgin, bio-based and secondary (recycled) raw materials to produce an array of products integral to economies.
Position StatementChemical Recycling and Mass Balance
The industry is considered a high emitting sector, yet it offers a plethora of opportunities to aid efforts toward decarbonisation, particularly within the acceleration of the circular economy.
Guidance
Sustainability Reporting Disclosures
Guidance on sustainable finance and taxonomy-related reporting and disclosures.
Where to start on your sustainability journey
A simple guide on the UK chemical and pharmaceutical sector, focused on companies with limited resources.
Be part of it
Members are invited to get involved with the Sustainability Strategy Group.
For further information, or to express interest in joining, please contact Charis McInnes at McInnesC@cia.org.uk
