Research & Innovation
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Unlocking the virtuous circle of innovation In Europe today, technology development and societal acceptance do not always go hand in hand. This can delay or even prevent society benefitting from the new opportunities and prosperity created by the demand for innovation. Industry, politicians and other stakeholders have to develop common tools to bridge the gap, in the most sustainable and responsible way. |
Chemical Industry engagement
To help bridge the gap between technology development and consumer/investor confidence Cefic has developed its own Research & Innovation programme. Led by Board members from the industry, it develops and implements strategies in various fields:
- High Level Group on Competitiveness of the European Chemicals Industry
Industry together with EU and member states authorities is committed to share responsibility and tackle major innovation challenges such as human resources, the role of SMEs, sustainable chemistry and barriers to marketing. - EU Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry (SusChem)
Cefic and its member companies have developed pilot projects like the Smart Energy Home. It also provided input into the EU Research programmes in areas such as efficient processes, renewable resources or biotech. - WHO and EU Environment & Health Action Plans
The chemical industry is the first industry sector to actively contribute to the Environment and Health Action Plan of the World health Organisation (e.g. Climate change and health). - Long-range Research Initiative
Under its own voluntary research programme Cefic invests several millions € per year in high quality research in academia and government agencies in the areas of potential health impact of chemicals, intelligent testing strategies and societal acceptance of new technologies and products. - Cefic Young Scientist Award
To support a knowledge-based society and to encourage young researchers to challenge existing paradigms Cefic bestows every year the LRI Innovative Science Award (worth € 100,000) to an early-career scientist. - European Platform for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EPAA)
The chemical industry is responding to public concerns to reduce animal testing by being a founding member and treasurer of the EPAA - a cooperation of the EU Commission with seven industry sectors to progress the work to reduce, refine and replace the use of animals in regulatory testing (e.g. under REACH).
The chemical industry is responding to the calls from today’s society to march towards Sustainability.
For our full policy paper click here.
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