Welcome to the Chemistry Industry
Association of Canada
We are THE Association for Canada’s chemistry sector leaders: innovators, solution providers, and world-class stewardship pioneers. We share our members’ stories with decision-makers at the federal and provincial level in order to shape public policy that supports innovation, investment, jobs and the environment.
As the founders of Responsible Care®, the industry’s globally-recognized sustainability initiative, our commitment to its ethics and principles means that we are focused on the betterment of society, the environment and the economy and that we “do the right thing and are seen to do the right thing”.
Creating some of the lowest GHG-intensive chemistry products on the planet.
Responsible Care® leads the way to a more sustainable future.
Building a vibrant
and trusted chemistry sector.
ChemNews
Generation Energy Council Report highlights chemistry’s role in Canada’s low-carbon energy future
The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) welcomes the publication of the Generation Energy Council Report Canada’s Energy Transition: Getting to Our Energy Future, Together. Established by Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr in October 2017, the Council was tasked with engaging Canadians and providing advice to inform the Government of Canada as it develops an energy policy to shape Canada’s low-carbon energy future.
How the Industry Contributes.
$52 Billion
in shipments of Canadian chemical products in 2017, $35 Billion in exports.
67%
Canada’s chemistry sector has reduced its GHG emissions by 67% on an absolute basis since 1992.
70,000
Chemistry is responsible for more than 70,000 products we use every day.
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