It is our ambition to build on the already powerful industrial base in North East England and make this region one of the most competitive, low carbon and successful chemical-processing locations in Europe.

In order to achieve this we will:

• Identify and promote industrial interaction
• Create partnerships with other relevant trade bodies
• Increase industry attractiveness
• Bring focus to lobbying activities by maintaining a voice of the industry to Government, young people, community and employees
• Provide strategic direction through industry leadership
• Develop the green industry agenda
• Champion skills development
• Identify business opportunities and promote member to member business
• Lead the development of major investment and innovation themes
• Identify gaps and be the inward investment hub for the sector
• Be the voice for industry