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How can advanced recycling ♻️ technologies drive circularity in the chemical industry 🕵️♂️? At LyondellBasell’s Wesseling site, Interim Site Manager Stephan Staneder introduces the groundbreaking MoReTec-1 project: an advanced recycling initiative that transforms plastic waste into new, high-quality plastics. In this episode, the Cefic team explores: 🔄 How MoReTec technology breaks down plastic waste at the molecular level 💡 The benefits of MoReTec-1 in reducing reliance on virgin fossil resources 🏗️ The challenges and successes of implementing this pioneering technology ♻️The role of advanced recycling in shaping a circular economy in Europe As the European #chemicalindustry moves towards climate neutrality and circularity, innovations like MoReTec-1 are key to transforming industrial processes and cutting plastic waste that would otherwise go to landfill or incineration 🗑️. The first three episodes are out now! Watch them here 🎥: https://lnkd.in/eAUGwKqT Staender Stephan Andreas Anker Thomas Burgess Elisa Todesco Flore Gonsolin Jana Graso #advancedrecycling #chemicaldinustry #chemicalrecycling #cleanindustrialdeal #CircularEconomy #SustainableChemicals #PlasticsRecycling #ChemicalInnovation *************************** ABOUT VOICES OF THE INDUSTRY Cefic’s mini-series Voices of the Industry takes you behind the scenes of industrial sites across Europe, sharing journeys towards a circular and climate-neutral future. Told through the eyes of those working onsite—from site managers to engineers and sustainability experts—these stories offer real-world insights into the ambitions, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry’s transformation.

🔍Cefic Statement on Latest REACH Discussions at CARACAL On 3 April, the European Commission services presented their latest thinking on the revision of the REACH Regulation during a meeting of #CARACAL – the expert group of Competent Authorities for #REACH and #CLP, which advises the Commission on chemical legislation.   ⚠️From what we have heard at CARACAL, it seems that the Commission services are living in a different world than their own political leadership and President.   📑The REACH proposals made will massively increase the administrative burden for industry and #SMEs in particular. Calling the proposals "simplification" is absurd. Most of what was presented is identical to proposals made three years ago.   It’s as if there is no #CompetitivenessCompass, no #CleanIndustrialDeal, no economic crisis whatsoever. As if the High-Level Dialogue with Commissioner Jessika Roswall and EVP Stéphane Séjourné didn’t even take place.   We are truly shocked. #ChemicalIndustry #EUPolicy #REACHRevision #IndustrialCompetitiveness #SingleMarket #BetterRegulation #EUIndustry

📢 The Cefic-LRI Workshop is back for 2025! 📅 June 2-3, 2025 ⌚ June 2: 13:00 - 17:30 | Networking event from 17:30 onwards ⌚ June 3: 9:30 - 15:30 📍Brussels Join us to learn about latest findings from LRI-funded projects advancing chemical safety in human health and the environment. 🔬 Discover how cutting-edge science is evolving to meet the dual demands of chemical regulation and sustainability. 🔎 Engage in open Q&A sessions with researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives. 🤝 Explore the science-policy interface in a high-level panel discussion on bridging research with regulatory needs. 🧭 This interactive workshop is your opportunity to: ➡️ Exchange ideas ➡️ Learn more about LRI projects ➡️Contribute to the future of chemical safety assessments Interested in attending? Contact us at lri@cefic.be

🤝 Thank you, PwC Belgium, for co-organising this insightful event, “Meeting Transparency Expectations: Burden or Opportunity? - Value Creation Through CSRD”, where sustainability leaders and experts highlighted how sustainability reporting can be used as a tool for measurable impact, risk reduction, and long-term progress, potentially turning it into a competitive advantage. 🌱 With the European Commission’s recent Omnibus package, the landscape of sustainability reporting continues to evolve, focusing on simplification and streamlining. As the requirements shift, Cefic remains committed to supporting companies with practical guidance to navigate compliance challenges. 💡 🎥 Watch the recap video for key takeaways from the discussions! 👇 #Sustainability #CSRD #SustainabilityReporting #Transparency #ValueCreation

📢 Cefic, alongside 17 business associations, calls on the European Parliament to vote today in favour of longer transition periods under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (#CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CS3D) - as outlined in the Stop-the-Clock proposal within the European Commission’s Omnibus package.   While we support the objectives of the CSRD and CS3D, extending the transition period, as proposed in the Omnibus package, would: ✅ Provide businesses with certainty to plan their compliance strategies and time to implement comprehensive changes. ✅ Enable stakeholder consultations and holistic discussions. ✅ Ensure the development of clear, practical guidance — thus ensuring that the final directives are robust, future-proof and supportive of sustainable business practices and economic growth.   📄 See our joint statement 👇   #Sustainability #CorporateReporting #EURegulations #BusinessGrowth #BusinessGrowth #StopTheClock

Biomass-derived chemicals are vital for a competitive, sustainable, and resilient Europe🌿. In a recent letter to the European Commission, Cefic and its Sector Groups active in the bioeconomy urge the EU to elevate the #Bioeconomy Strategy into a fully-fledged industrial strategy.📨 To truly scale-up the manufacturing of biomass-derived products and chemicals, we must first establish a favourable policy environment. ✅ One that enables a single market for sustainable products. ➡️ This will not only drive new investment and #innovation but also help retain existing business across the continent. 📈 In the letter, Cefic and Sector Groups APAG - Oleochemicals Europe, BioChem Europe, EFCG - European Fine Chemicals Group and European Fermentation Group, outline several strategic priorities. Read more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eCezURaJ

🌍🌱Sustainability reporting requirements are evolving, driven by changing global trends and priorities. This evolution is materialised by the European Commission’s recent Omnibus package, which focuses  on simplifying and streamlining sustainability reporting. At the recent Cefic & PwC Belgium event, “Meeting Transparency Expectations: Burden or Opportunity? - Value Creation Through CSRD,” participants highlighted that sustainability reporting can be used as a tool for measurable impact, risk reduction, and long-term progress — potentially turning it into a competitive advantage. 🌱 Main recommendations from participants of the event included: 🔑 Simplification of reporting is needed. The Omnibus should provide clarity and guidance, helping to create a level playing field for businesses across Europe. 🔑 Clear, consistent reporting frameworks can drive efficiencies, foster innovation, and support sustainable development. 🔑 Early engagement with auditors, high-quality data, and clear internal roadmaps were emphasised as key to successful sustainability reporting. 🔑 Integrating financial & non-financial data strengthens business decisions. 🌍 By embracing transparency and integrating sustainability efforts, companies can seize new opportunities and future-proof their businesses. As reporting requirements evolve 📊, including the reshaping of obligations through the Omnibus package 📑, Cefic continues to support companies in navigating these challenges with practical guidance. 💡 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dPznaq_D #SustainabilityReporting #CSRD #OmnibusProposal #SustainableBusiness #Innovation #Growth #ValueCreation #Transparency #SustainableDevelopment #competitiveness

Cefic’s Director General Marco Mensink was honoured to join the “Water and the Competitiveness of European Industry” roundtable with Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall. 💧 Water is essential for our chemical industry’s operations. Yet climate change is affecting its availability and therefore our resilience. During this meeting, which will feed into the new EU Water Resilience Strategy, Marco shared the following messages: 🔹Water is a key resource for our industry’s resilience, essential for heating and cooling and our logistics operations. Without it, we lose resilience.  🔹Advancing solutions to improve water treatment and purification technologies means working together – collaboration is essential at all levels; between the water industry, the upstream value chain like the chemical sector, local governments and at EU level. 🔹 Flexibility needed at member state level - local authorities and stakeholders best understand the specific water basin specific conditions in their countries and regions. 🔹 A technology-neutral innovation approach that fully considers the energy-water nexus, is a key success factor in delivering efficient and sustainable solutions. Thank you to Commissioner Roswall for leading this dialogue! 🤝 💡 Want to understand how the industry is implementing water management and efficiency solutions? Check out ChemistryCan to read about concrete projects. https://lnkd.in/dqCQRh2z #Water #WaterResilience #Sustainability #IndustrialCompetitiveness #Innovation #ClimateAction 💧 ©️ Pictures source: EC - Audiovisual Service, © European Union, 2025

Through strong partnerships like the one with Cefic, the IRISS – International SSbD network is helping to translate Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) principles into real-world impact. The IRISS Community Platform plays a central role by bringing together experts, facilitating collaboration through working groups, and sharing practical guidance and insights across industries. 🤝💡 At the recent IRISS Stakeholder Event in Brussels, "Accelerating the Transition with SSbD Materials, Processes, and Products," key project findings were highlighted, critical gaps identified, and actionable recommendations for advancing SSbD implementation were presented. 🌍 💬 One clear message from the discussions: For SSbD to be a truly reliable and usable compass for innovation, it is essential that all stakeholders work together in a harmonised way like defining simplified guidelines and tools for early stage of R&D. 🌱 🔍 Top takeaways from the industry panel include: ✅ While safety and sustainability are already integrated in the innovation process in the industry, awareness and understanding of SSbD remain limited. Education and training are essential to empower implementation. ✅ A pragmatic approach toward the implementation of the SSbD is needed for the industry in particular for SMEs. The framework should provide guiding principles. ✅ Tools and guidelines should be grounded in real-life applications to be practical and scalable. ✅ True progress depends on strong, value-chain and cross sector cooperation, from science to industry to policy makers. ✅ SSbD must help businesses strike the right balance between performance and sustainability of chemicals, materials, components and systems at the forefront. ✅ Clear business benefits can be key to drive adoption and long-term commitment. As we approach the projects' conclusion in May 2025, the participants emphasised the importance of continuing the momentum. The SSbD community platform will keep pushing forward, building on the foundation that IRISS has set. 👉 Join the IRISS community platform here: https://lnkd.in/dvM8hejw Thanks to the presenters of the panel: Sophie Wilmet (Moderator) Eva-Kathrin Schillinger Ann Dierckx Catherine Colin thierry delplanche Wolfgang Zitz And thank you, Emma Strömberg, for hosting us and facilitating the interactions. #IRISSProject #SafeAndSustainableByDesign #SSbD #CircularEconomy #SustainableMaterials #SustainableProcesses #Collaboration #IndustryPartnerships #SustainableChemicals #IRISSCommunity

“For us, it is way past 12 o’clock.” That was the message from Cefic President Ilham Kadri at today’s High-Level Strategic Dialogue on the Chemical Industry Package. The European chemical industry is up against the wall 🔻 Sites are shutting down. 🔻 Investments are moving overseas. 🔻 Regulatory uncertainty is stalling innovation. Europe cannot lose its industrial backbone. Our future depends on this! We need action. Now. Today, Cefic laid out 10 urgent actions that must be part of a real Chemical Industry Package to restore competitiveness: 1. A plan to secure EU value chains of chemicals used in the European Defense industries 2. Direct measures to lower energy costs 3. A clear policy of urgency on trade protection 4. Keep the focus on simplification and burden reduction 5. Clarity on circularity 6. A dedicated policy for access to affordable feedstock 7. Measures to create demand 8. Recognise the critical roles for chemicals to reduce Europe's dependency 9. Dedicated funding for the chemical industry in the EU Competitiveness Fund 10. A true simplification of REACH Thank you to Jessika Roswall and to Stéphane Séjourné for leading this meeting. 📢 Now, we need real, bold and urgent decisions to secure the future of its industrial base. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ey3gz7_M #ChemicalIndustry #CleanIndustrialDeal #EUCompetitiveness #IndustrialPolicy