Essencia

Essenscia is the Belgian Federation for Chemistry and Life Sciences Industries, representing 800 companies across chemistry, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, which collectively account for over 95% of the sector's turnover. The organization provides sector-specific expertise and advocacy, acting as a media spokesperson and representing industry interests at all levels of government. It addresses challenges such as trade tariffs that impact competitiveness in export-oriented sectors and supports initiatives like the Flemish government's Climate Leap for Industry program, aimed at achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Moreover, Essenscia backs the European Commission's Chemical Industry Action Plan (CIAP), which aims to enhance the sector's competitiveness and resilience. The federation highlights the importance of strategic investment decisions in the coming years to ensure a low-carbon and competitive industry, emphasizing that 95% of everyday objects are the result of innovations in its sectors.