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The CIA gathers industry insights through a quarterly business survey to advocate for our members鈥� interests with policy makers, regulators and other stakeholders.
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Sustainable Health Metrics 2024
The CIA is proud to announce the launch of the new Sustainable Health Metrics Tool.
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The Chemical Industry
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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Chemical industry warns current cost of energy is barring the way to Net Zero
Latest CIA Business Survey reports energy costs reaching 400% higher than in the United States and 150% above the European Union 鈥� leaving UK businesses paying 200% more than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More cost equals accelerated decline
CIA responds to President Trump鈥檚 decision to impose new tariffs. What does this mean for the UK chemical industry?
Industry leaders gather at the 2025 Annual Hydrofluoric Acid Users Conference in Liverpool
With over 90 delegates from the UK, USA and Europe, this year鈥檚 conference, orchestrated by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), marked a significant stride forward in the collective effort to manage hydrofluoric acid safely, prevent incidents and protect asset integrity.
The chemical industry responds to the Chancellor鈥檚 Spring Statement
Against a backdrop of very limited economic growth and public expenditure squeeze, today鈥檚 Government Spring Statement does however offer some opportunity for UK business investment.
Key industry faces threat of decline
Britain鈥檚 once dominant chemical industry is continuing to suffer, latest business survey confirms.
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CIA Economic Report: Fourth Quarter 2024
Despite a strong 2.7% expansion in Q2 followed by a 0.9% expansion in Q3, output levels in November 2024 fell to an eleven-year low.
ReportEstablishing the environmental impact of chemical products
Ricardo, with the support of the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), has published a new guide, 鈥楨stablishing the environmental impact of chemical products鈥�, to help chemical organisations advance their sustainability journey.
NewsKey industry faces threat of decline
Britain鈥檚 once dominant chemical industry is continuing to suffer, latest business survey confirms.
Position StatementNon-financial reporting
Non-financial reporting offers companies an opportunity to disclose information beyond traditional financial metrics, providing stakeholders with insights into key areas of value creation that are not reflected in financial statements.
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.
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The incident investigation good practices training will be in the form of a one-day course consisting of presentations, workshop exercises and will provide learners with an understanding of good practices.
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The training will provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and tools to: Proactively assess the environmental risks and also develop skills in environmental assessment to understand how to identify potential MATTEs, and implement effective risk management strategies.
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This course is an introduction to maintenance approaches and theories which will equip the delegate to take a fresh look at the performance of the maintenance engineering department.
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Britain鈥檚 chemical industry fuelling UK growth - a plan for the next Government
Our starting point is a strong one 鈥� the sector is the country鈥檚 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.听To help inform and support the next government鈥檚 agenda for growth and prosperity, we are proposing a number of recommendations.听
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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Find out all about the Chemical Industries Association
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is the UK鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.
