Welcome to the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada

CIAC proudly represents Canada’s chemistry and plastics sector leaders: innovators, solution providers, and world-class stewardship pioneers.

Together, our commitment to bettering society, the environment, and the economy is unwavering. We share our members’ stories with decision-makers at the federal and provincial levels to help shape public policy that supports innovation, investment, sustainability, jobs, and the environment.

Responsible Care®: the made-in-Canada chemistry industry ESG

Learn about CIAC’s made-in-Canada environmental, social and governance initiative, Responsible Care®.

2021 Responsible Care® Report

For nearly 40 years, Responsible Care® has led the journey towards safe, responsible and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Take a moment and read this interactive report that outlines our members’ accomplishments throughout the 2021 calendar year.

Year in Review 2022

Take a look back at 2022 and read about the challenges, events, and many accomplishments from the chemistry and plastics sector.

Chemistry and Plastics: Solutions4 building a net-zero future

In 2019, the federal government committed to the goal of net-zero emissions for all of Canada by 2050 and in 2020, the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act came
into force. Achieving this will require chemistry-based solutions, which includes the plastics sector.

Canadian Chemistry by the Numbers

$93 billion

of shipments in chemistry and plastics products in 2021

67%

Reduction in CO2 emissions on an absolute basis since 1992

70 000

products Canadians use every day are made with chemistry and plastics

What we’re tweeting:

The Latest ChemNews

Second Global Plastics Agreement negotiations bring into focus practical, effective solutions to eliminate plastic pollution

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ChemNews for June 1, 2023

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New Chair and Vice-Chair appointed to CIAC Plastics Division Leadership Council 

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Responsible Care® recognized by Ontario as an Accredited Occupational Health and Safety Management System 

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