Industry Sustainability
PACIA delivers a proactive range of sustainability services for its members, responding to our strategic goal to support
- "the plastics and chemicals industries to adopt sustainability as a core strategy"
The Australian plastics and chemicals industries are uniquely placed to meet the needs of a sustainability society, and to deliver solutions for the many challenges facing us, such as climate change, water shortage and resource constraints.
Sustainability is a business opportunity, and it builds on the industry's strengths of regulatory management, product stewardship and continuous improvement. Integrating sustainability into core business will position PACIA members and the industry for a successful future, delivering innovative materials, products and technology.
Sustainability Leadership Framework
The Sustainability Leadership Framework provides the platform for PACIA to deliver leading programs, tools and policy, and for member companies to integrate sustainability into core business.
Sustainability Services
PACIA delivers essential sustainability services and programs for our members.
Sustainability Partnerships
PACIA partners with key organisations, departments and agencies across Australia to support our sustainability programs. These partnerships form a crucial part of our work to create a sustainable plastics and chemicals industries.
Sustainability Awards
Each year PACIA awards outstanding performance in Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability through the PACIA Awards Program.
Featured Article
PACIA National Conference 2010
The PACIA National Conference was the highlight industry event of the year for the chemicals and plastics industries in Australia. The 2010 PACIA National Conference was held at the Amora Jamison, Sydney, on the 8th, 9th and 10th of June....more
Industry Sustainability
PACIA takes a leadership role in sustainability, delivering members essential tools and resources. Our flagship Sustainability Leadership Framework supports PACIA members to integrate sustainability, creating business value and delivering solutions....more
Business Toolkit
Your members only one-stop-shop. The Business Toolkit provides the critical information and resources that you need on a day to day basis. ...more
Upcoming Events
PACIA Business Breakfast and AGM
PACIA President Ross McCann and Chief Executive Margaret Donnan are pleased to invite you to attend a special Business Breakfast and AGM with The Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC, Victorian Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Innovation. ...more
Carbon Solutions Forum
These forums will stimulate, inform and provide you useful knowledge on emerging technologies, what competitors are doing overseas, changing regulations and incentives in Australia. Come along and develop your company’s carbon solutions!...more
Media Centre
PACIA partners with Monash University on Green Chemistry
The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) has partnered with Monash University to establish Australia as a leader in Green Chemistry....more
Ross McCann: Manufacturing Hall of Fame Honour Roll
PACIA President and Executive Chairman of Qenos, Ross McCann, joins Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Honour Roll....more
Government experts confirm advice on Bisphenol-A
Recent media coverage on Bisphenol-A or BPA has focussed on possible risks from baby bottles and packaging. The Australian Governments Food Agency, Foods Standards Australia New Zealand, FSANZ, has confirmed its advice on BPA....more
