Sindija Armanovica
Public Affairs Manager, Silicones Europe
In 2022 Sindija Armanovica joined the Public Affairs team of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic). As part of the Specialty Chemicals cluster, she is a Public Affairs Manager for the sector group Silicones Europe. Prior to joining Cefic, Sindija was a Senior Officer at the Ministry of Transport in Latvia, ensuring the implementation of adopted EU legislation.
Strengthening the European Silicone Sector
The European chemical industry is navigating a complex landscape, aiming to transform into a climate-neutral, circular, and digital economy while facing economic growth challenges, technological competition, and geopolitical tensions. In 2010, Europe accounted for 25% of the global silicone supply, but over the past decade, China has expanded its production capacity to 60% of the global supply. Silicones are crucial for achieving this transformation. For example, silicone sealants can extend the lifespan of buildings and enable innovative structures. Silicone applications have the potential to save 96.4 Mt of greenhouse gas emissions annually by 2030 compared to non-silicone alternatives, benefiting transportation, construction, electricity, electronics, and manufacturing. Silicones also play a vital role in digitalisation by encapsulating electronic components, ensuring their long-term functionality under extreme conditions. However, achieving these sustainable EU ambitions, amidst the challenging geopolitical landscape, requires change. Silicones Europe helps policymakers understand the importance of silicones so they can make informed decisions. This means understanding their concerns, explaining how and why we use silicones, all while finding regulatory solutions that allow silicones to contribute to achieving the ambitions of the EU Green Deal in a safe way, for consumers, workers and the environment.
Breakout VII – Regulatory & Certification – 11 September 2025 – 17:00 – 17:30 – Room 2