Environment

Secure access to high-quality water resources for industry, while also protecting chemical manufacturing supply chains.

A stable and predictable water management framework is essential for both industry and environmental protection. BusinessEurope advocates for a balanced Water Resilience Strategy that respects regional competences, while also safeguarding collective European interests.

At the same time, we work to prevent unnecessary regulatory barriers in industrial permitting that could slow down green technology innovation – particularly by addressing the application of the “non-deterioration” principle. In addition, BusinessEurope supports a pragmatic approach to managing the risks of a broad PFAS ban, which upholds the EU’s environmental and industrial goals.