EEB Urges Bold Transformation Ahead of EU’s Chemical Action Plan Release

EEB Urges Bold Transformation Ahead of EU’s Chemical Action Plan Release


As the European Commission prepares to unveil its long-awaited Chemical Action Plan on 2 July, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is calling for a radical shift in the chemical industry to end decades of environmental and social harm.

In a newly released briefing and 10 key messages, the EEB lays out a clear and compelling vision for a future-proof, resilient, and sustainable chemical sector—urging the EU to reject business-as-usual bailouts in favour of public investments that deliver public value.

EEB highlights “The Action Plan must address securing a future-proof, resilient, and competitive European chemical industry. We can’t afford another ArcelorMittal moment, public investment without public return. A modern European chemical industry should lead globally on clean innovation, not cling to fossil legacy models.”

The full briefing and key demands can be accessed here:


EEB Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry
EEB 10 Key Messages on the Chemical Industry Action Plan