The objective of providing European Climate Law-aligned pathways and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) underpinning them is to offer a reference that companies can draw on to prepare their transition plans. By addressing an intermediate level between companies and the EU's economy-wide...

The objective of providing European Climate Law-aligned pathways and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) underpinning them is to offer a reference that companies can draw on to prepare their transition plans. By addressing an intermediate level between companies and the EU's economy-wide...

The objective of providing European Climate Law-aligned pathways and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) underpinning them is to offer a reference that companies can draw on to prepare their transition plans. By addressing an intermediate level between companies and the EU's economy-wide...

BASF pioneers circular economy initiatives in the chemical industry, aiming to replace fossil-based materials with bio-based and recycled alternatives. Encouraging a positive "can do" mentality through its Circular Economy Co-funding program, the company fosters innovation and collaboration...

The chemical industry, often referred to as the "industry of industries", plays a crucial role in the Circular Economy, an economic model aimed at closing material loops and minimizing harmful environmental impacts. However, the sector in Europe is currently facing unprecedented economic...

In January 2023, the European Commission published the Transition Pathway for the Chemical Industry (the Transition Pathway). This roadmap outlines about 190 actions that are necessary in order to accelerate the EU chemical industry's green and digital transitions and to increase its resilience.

A comprehensive study conducted during a cruise of the RV Belgica from Zeebrugge, Belgium to Odesa, Ukraine, supported by the EU/UNDP EU4EMBLAS project, provided a rare opportunity to assess chemical pollution across the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Black Sea. Utilising a...

A comprehensive study conducted during a cruise of the RV Belgica from Zeebrugge, Belgium to Odesa, Ukraine, supported by the EU/UNDP EU4EMBLAS project, provided a rare opportunity to assess chemical pollution across the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Black Sea. Utilising a...

This study highlights the critical role of consumer behaviour in advancing the UK's transition to a Circular Chemical Economy (CCE), a sector heavily reliant on fossil fuels and a major contributor to CO2 emissions. While most existing studies focus on the technological and economic viability of...

With the sustainability transition actively underway in society, there is a strong impetus for higher education institutions to provide suitable learning opportunities for their students. Chemical engineers are especially well-positioned to contribute to many sustainability efforts, building...

Biodiversity is unequivocally declining and chemical pollution is a major driver of its loss. Ecotoxicological studies report various effects of chemicals at different levels of biological organization, mostly individual and sub-organismal levels, while biodiversity is typically measured by...

Die chemisch-pharmazeutische Industrie ist mit ihrer Größe und Produktivität eine Schlüsselindustrie der deutschen Wirtschaft und beschäftigt aktuell mehr als 857.000 sozialversicherungspflichtig Beschäftigte. Derzeit steht die Branche aufgrund der anhaltend schwachen Wirtschaft und hoher...

This study provides information allowing for an assessment of the representativeness of the actors involved in the European sectoral social dialogue committee for the chemical sector. Their relative representativeness legitimises their right to be consulted, their role and effective...

Meeting Europe's environmental and sustainability goals requires transitioning industry toward a circular economy, centred on the production and use of innovative chemicals and materials that are safe, non-toxic, sustainable and easily recyclable while maintaining or improving performance. This...

Die engen transatlantischen Handelsbeziehungen geraten durch die Zollpolitik von US-Präsident Trump stark unter Druck. Das spiegelt sich schon in der Exportentwicklung der deutschen Branchen der ersten drei Quartale 2025 wider. Im Durchschnitt über alle Branchen hinweg sind die deutschen...

Die engen transatlantischen Handelsbeziehungen geraten durch die Zollpolitik von US-Präsident Trump stark unter Druck. Das spiegelt sich schon in der Exportentwicklung der deutschen Branchen der ersten drei Quartale 2025 wider. Im Durchschnitt über alle Branchen hinweg sind die deutschen...

Die Erwerbsquote älterer Beschäftigter hat in Deutschland in den letzten Jahren deutlich zugenommen. Dies ist sowohl auf die steigende Erwerbsneigung Älterer als auch auf das seit 2012 sukzessiv erhöhte Renteneintrittsalter zurückzuführen. Zudem ist ein Anstieg der Erwerbstätigkeit nach...

Die Studie untersucht die Bedeutung einer innovativen Chemie für die Zukunftsfähigkeit der deutschen Volkswirtschaft. Diese Zukunftsfähigkeit hängt ganz wesentlich davon ab, wie gut sich Deutschland im internationalen Innovationswettbewerb behaupten kann und inwieweit es durch neue Produkte,...

This report summarises the main findings and discussion from the European Commission (EC) workshop on "The Roadmap Towards Phasing Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments" (Brussels, 11-12 December 2023). The aim of the workshop was to identify the major challenges in moving towards...

This Methodological Guidance clarifies some aspects of the voluntary application of the 'safe and sustainable by design' (SSbD) framework for chemicals and materials. It combines the disciplines of "Risk Assessment" (RA) and "Sustainability Assessment" (SA), which have different methodologies,...

The purpose of this report is to review and analyse the main results of the co-implementation process in 2023. Based on the information collected through the call for transition initiatives, the input provided by the working group and the task forces as well as desk research, this paper will:...

The chemical industry is a vital player in the EU economy, and most goods that are manufactured in Europe rely on chemicals for a wide range of various functions. They are at the heart of Europe's major value chains, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, batteries for electric vehicles,...

The Guidance aims to highlight the main funding opportunities to support the coimplementation of the Transition Pathway for the Chemical Industry. It outlines the main EU funding programmes to achieve the green and digital transition of the EU Chemical Industry. The document also lists relevant...

Every year, thousands of new chemicals enter the market, adding to a vast array already in use. However, only a small portion of these chemicals are subjected to thorough assessments of their toxicity, leaving many potential health risks unexplored, particularly in cardiovascular safety. The...

Evaluating the effectiveness of EU legislation requires the identification of significant impacts across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Quantifying health impacts, typically through environmental burden of disease indicators, is crucial. However, assessing health impacts of...

The price pass-through of CO2 costs was analysed for HRC and PE/PP products as parts of a BEV. It was revealed that the feasibility of transferring these costs hinges on a company's ability to dictate prices, either as a significant player in international markets or through bilateral...

Die Erwerbsquote älterer Beschäftigter hat in Deutschland in den letzten Jahren deutlich zugenommen. Dies ist sowohl auf die steigende Erwerbsneigung Älterer als auch auf das seit 2012 sukzessiv erhöhte Renteneintrittsalter zurückzuführen. Zudem ist ein Anstieg der Erwerbstätigkeit nach...

Striving to mitigate climate change, the European Union has adopted net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as a target for 2050. In this paper, European chemical industry roadmaps from the past six years are assessed and compared to uncover how the industry envisions its role in the transition to...

I study the impact of industrial policy on industrial development by considering an important episode during the East Asian miracle: South Korea’s heavy and chemical industry (HCI) drive, 1973–1979. Based on newly assembled data, I use the introduction and termination of industrial policies...

In 2020, the Chinese coal chemical industry processed nearly one quarter of national coal throughput, and accounted for about 5.4 per cent of national CO2 emissions. Yet the coal chemicals’ industry ability to limit oil and gas imports is appealing to the Chinese leadership in the context of...