Sustainability Services

PACIA delivers essential sustainability programs for its members to take action in sustainability. Learn more about the industry and our activities here.

Framework Implementation

Framework Implementation

PACIA coordinates activities in support of the Framework including member meetings, key program resources, industry training and networks with government and stakeholders.

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Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

PACIA members can access additional support through our Carbon Solutions, Liquid Futures and Life Cycle Sustainability programs.

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Responsible Care

Responsible Care

Responsible Care is an initiative of the international chemical industry to improve the health, safety and environmental performance of its operations and to increase community involvement and awareness of the industry.

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Design for Sustainability (D4S)

Design for Sustainability (D4S)

Design plays an important role in creating products and services that are sustainable.

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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