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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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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 ...
The CIA’s new Sustainable Health Metrics Tool empowers companies to build healthier workplaces
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is delighted to introduce the Sustainable Health Metrics Tool, a practical new resource designed to help companies create healthier and more supportive workplaces. The tool was launched at the CIA’s Health Leadership Workshop event in Leeds, featuring guest speakers and interactive sessions on key workplace ...
The Chemical Industries Association reacts to the Chancellor’s 2024 Budget
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has welcomed key elements of the Chancellor’s 2024 Budget, recognising positive developments for the chemical sector in areas such as industrial strategy, net zero growth, investment in skills and innovation.
UK Chemical Industry Calls for Policy Partnership with Government Ahead of Autumn Budget
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). Britain’s chemical industry has expressed that a future for the UK can be built on a policy partnership with the Government.
UK’s chemical industry faces stalling growth against backdrop of rising costs, sluggish demand and Chinese competition
UK chemical industry growth slows as companies battle rising costs and falling demand, putting jobs and future investment at risk.
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CIA Economic Report: Third Quarter 2024
UK chemical industry slows as companies battle rising costs and falling demand. The main challenges for the sector remain weakening demand, uncompetitive energy costs and rising labour costs.
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.
Sustainability Reporting Disclosures
Guidance on sustainable finance and taxonomy-related reporting and disclosures.
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.
CIA Events
Chemical Indistries Association has a commitment to helping businesses keep informed and compliant with regulation, help improve the professional competencies of staff, and share best practice amongst members.
Lean for Chemicals: Applying Lean in the Process Industries
An introduction to Lean by an experienced process industries practitioner to give a non-automotive view of Lean to show how it may be effectively implemented in a chemicals environment to provide operational efficiencies leading to competitive advantages – lead time reduction, cost reduction, increased capacity, improved flexibility.
CIA Hydrofluoric Acid Users Annual Conference
The CIA Annual HF Conference covers best practice in key aspects of work with HF, managing equipment, avoiding incidents, and treating any HF burns that do occur. Key themes this year will cover all aspects of work with both anhydrous and aqueous/dilute HF acid.
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.
The UK chemical industry by numbers
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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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.
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.
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.
