16. May 2022 | Position

Climate Protection Legislation in the EU

As part of its Green Deal, the EU is aiming for Europe to become climate neutral by 2050. To achieve this goal, an ambitious interim target has been set: Greenhouse gas emissions are to be reduced by …

5. May 2022 | Bericht

The German Chemical Industry in Figures Online

The "Chemical Industry in Figures" provides a comprehensive overview of key figures of the German chemical-pharmaceutical industry. In tabular form you will find figures on the sector in Germany, its …

20. April 2022 | Position

Transport Infrastructure

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry ranks among the most transport-intensive sectors in Germany. In 2020, the industry transported around 69.8 million tonnes of chemicals. …

13. April 2022 | Position

Tax Competitiveness

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry invests over 18 billion euros every year, out of this total some 9 billion euros in Germany. In order to keep it this way, the federal government needs to find the…

11. April 2022 | Position

Introducing Fiscal Incentives for Research

The German chemical and pharmaceutical industry is among the world leaders in innovation. In the spending on research and development (R&D), Germany ranks fourth behind the USA, China and Japan. But w…

11. April 2022 | Position

Licensing Procedures

The war in Ukraine has led to a turning point in Germany, the EU, and the world. This has consequences for industrial policy: Germany needs to become less dependent on Russian gas as quickly as possib…

7. April 2022 | Pressemitteilung

Steilemann appointed to succeed

The Presidential Council of the VCI has appointed Dr Markus Steilemann as the candidate to succeed the incumbent President Christian Kullmann. …

1. April 2022 | Position

EU supply chain law must be workable

The Commission's proposal for "due diligence for companies with regard to sustainability" must not overwhelm companies.…

1. March 2022 | Position

Human Rights in the Supply Chain

On 11 June 2021, the German parliament (Bundestag) adopted the Supply Chain Act (“Lieferkettengesetz”). This is intended for companies to attach more importance to human rights in the global supply ch…

28. February 2022 | Information

Chemical Parks in Germany

No matter whether it may be the short distance to the markets or the comprehensive range of services: There are many good reasons for investors to locate their business in a Chemical Park in Germany..…