Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[Cefic] provides a forum for the EU chemical industry to support the transition to a sustainable, competitive and resilient future in Europe.

Target Customer

European chemical industry stakeholders, Cefic members, and policymakers interested in the European chemical sector.

Key Differentiator

An industry-wide forum that combines data (Facts & Figures, Chemical Trends Reports), guidance and science (Guidance & Science), policy positions, and case studies within a single ecosystem to drive climate neutrality and sustainability in Europe.

Implementation Timeline

Updates via quarterly Chemical Trends Reports and annual Facts & Figures; implementation timelines not specified in content.

Pain Points

1Need for up-to-date, Europe-wide industry data and insights on trends and performance.
2Need for guidance, frameworks, and best practices to support sustainability and responsible care.
3Need for coherent policy positions and communication to inform regulation and investment in the European chemical industry.

Key Features

1Industry DATA: Facts & Figures of the European Chemical Industry
2Chemical Trends Reports (quarterly, based on Eurostat data)
3Guidance & Science: management frameworks and the Cefic-LRI long-range initiative
4Policies & Positions: downloadable positions, views, papers, and joint statements
5Industry in Sectors: sector-focused content (Specialty Chemicals, Halogens, Petrochemicals Europe) and case studies
6Case studies: ChemistryCan case studies and practical innovations; The Carbon Managers – IC2050 model
7News, Events, and Resources including Responsible Care program updates

Target Customer Industries

1Manufacturing

Client Results

1Access to quarterly Chemical Trends Reports and annual Facts & Figures data for benchmarking
2Guidance, frameworks, and best practices to support climate neutrality and sustainability initiatives
3Policy positions and joint statements to inform regulatory and industry strategy

Competitive Advantages

1Comprehensive, centralized source of industry data, guidance, and policy positions
2Integration of data, case studies, and climate-neutrality initiatives (e.g., IC2050, Responsible Care)
3Regularly updated content (news, case studies, reports) with practical innovations

Key Benefits

1Up-to-date industry data and trends

2Guidance, frameworks, and best practices for sustainability and Responsible Care

3Policy positions and joint statements to influence regulation and investment

4Access to practical case studies and climate-neutrality initiatives

Case Studies & Success Stories

From plant-based sugar to eco-friendly detergents: a natural revolution in clean…

Case #1

Case study referenced on Cefic site illustrating a sustainability-focused journey.

The Carbon Managers – IC2050 model

Case #2

Model/initiative mentioned as part of Cefic's climate neutrality efforts.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Cefic is the forum for the EU chemical industry, providing data, guidance, policy positions, and case studies to support the transition to a sustainable, competitive and resilient future in Europe.

Target Market

European chemical industry stakeholders, Cefic members, and policymakers involved in the EU chemical sector.

Unique Value Proposition

A centralized, evidence-based ecosystem offering industry data, guidance, policy positions, and practical case studies to accelerate sustainability and competitiveness in Europe’s chemical sector.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in content

Pricing Model

Not disclosed in content

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