Market Research RSS Feedshttp://www.djsresearch.co.ukMarket Research RSS FeedsFri, 22 Aug 2025 11:30:15 BST Top reason given for why young people use e-cigarettes is because they 'like the flavours', finds survey Top reason given for why young people use e-cigarettes is because they 'like the flavours': A survey of people who vape has found that the leading reason why young people use e-cigarettes is because they 'like the flavours' (21%), with the second most popular answer given being 'I enjoy the experience' (18%) http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Top-reason-given-for-why-young-people-use-e-cigarettes-is-because-they-like-the-flavours-finds-survey-05294 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Top-reason-given-for-why-young-people-use-e-cigarettes-is-because-they-like-the-flavours-finds-survey-05294 Latest CBA survey reveals improved outlook, although 46% of members report escalating shipping costs, finds survey Latest CBA survey reveals improved outlook, although 46% of members report escalating shipping costs: The latest Chemical Business Association (CBA) trends survey has revealed that while supply chain constraints still remain a concern, there appears to be a brighter outlook, with current sales, order books and margins showing some improvements. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Latest-CBA-survey-reveals-improved-outlook-although-46percent-of-members-report-escalating-shipping-costs-finds-survey-05314 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Latest-CBA-survey-reveals-improved-outlook-although-46percent-of-members-report-escalating-shipping-costs-finds-survey-05314 More than 80% of chemical companies are placing as much focus on sustainability as on revenue growth, finds survey More than 80% of chemical companies are placing as much focus on sustainability as on revenue growth: A survey of chemical companies has revealed that sustainability and ESG is becoming increasingly important across the sector, with 82% of companies who responded to the survey revealing they are expecting to make savings as a result of the sector's 'sustainability push'. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/More-than-80percent-of-chemical-companies-are-placing-as-much-focus-on-sustainability-as-on-revenue-growth-finds-survey-05338 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/More-than-80percent-of-chemical-companies-are-placing-as-much-focus-on-sustainability-as-on-revenue-growth-finds-survey-05338 Industry confidence picks up slightly in the chemical sector, shows latest CTR data Industry confidence picks up slightly in the chemical sector: The latest data from the Cefic Chemical Trends Report has revealed that industry confidence across the chemical sector has picked up slightly for the second time since February. This has been driven by a 'strong uplift in the production expectations of managers', according to the latest findings. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Industry-confidence-picks-up-slightly-in-the-chemical-sector-shows-latest-CTR-data-05339 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Industry-confidence-picks-up-slightly-in-the-chemical-sector-shows-latest-CTR-data-05339 Half of the professionals working in petrochemicals reported pay rise this year, according to poll Half of the professionals working in petrochemicals reported pay rise this year: A survey of energy professionals has revealed that half of those working in petrochemicals received a pay rise this year, which was highest of any sector polled for the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) 2023. It was also an increase of 11% on last year's findings. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Half-of-the-professionals-working-in-petrochemicals-reported-pay-rise-this-year-according-to-poll-05343 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Half-of-the-professionals-working-in-petrochemicals-reported-pay-rise-this-year-according-to-poll-05343 Survey finds that female petrochemical workers are less comfortable expressing their values and views at work than their male colleagues Survey finds that female petrochemical workers are less comfortable expressing their values and views at work than their male colleagues: A global survey of energy professionals has revealed that of the petrochemical respondents surveyed, female employees feel less comfortable than their male counterparts when it comes to expressing their values and views. The research found that while overall, three-quarters of all employees feel comfortable expressing their views and values in the workplace, just 16% of female workers said they feel 'very' comfortable, compared with 42% of men. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-finds-that-female-petrochemical-workers-are-less-comfortable-expressing-their-values-and-views-at-work-than-their-male-colleagues-05344 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-finds-that-female-petrochemical-workers-are-less-comfortable-expressing-their-values-and-views-at-work-than-their-male-colleagues-05344 Survey finds that women in the chemical engineering workforce have lower average salaries than their male colleagues after 11 years of service Survey finds that women in the chemical engineering workforce have lower average salaries than their male colleagues after 11 years of service: Research by the American Institute of Chemistry and Engineering (AIChE) has found that following a decade of experience and work in the sector, the earning power of male ChEs is greater than women as they reach more senior levels. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-finds-that-women-in-the-chemical-engineering-workforce-have-lower-average-salaries-than-their-male-colleagues-after-11-years-of-service-05440 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Survey-finds-that-women-in-the-chemical-engineering-workforce-have-lower-average-salaries-than-their-male-colleagues-after-11-years-of-service-05440 45% of tap water from homes across the US is estimated to contain PFAS, finds study 45% of tap water from homes across the US is estimated to contain PFAS: A survey by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) of tap water in the U.S. has found that 45% could contain one or two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-tap-water-from-homes-across-the-US-is-estimated-to-contain-PFAS-finds-study-05436 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-tap-water-from-homes-across-the-US-is-estimated-to-contain-PFAS-finds-study-05436 More than nine in 10 chemical industry leaders say supply chain and transportation is affecting chemical industry More than nine in 10 chemical industry leaders say supply chain and transportation is affecting chemical industry: A survey of leaders in the U.S. chemicals sector has revealed that more than 93% have experienced supply chain and transportation disruptions which are impacting their businesses. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/More-than-nine-in-10-chemical-industry-leaders-say-supply-chain-and-transportation-is-affecting-chemical-industry-05438 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/More-than-nine-in-10-chemical-industry-leaders-say-supply-chain-and-transportation-is-affecting-chemical-industry-05438 81% of chemical executives anticipate parts of chemicals industry value chain will move outside of Europe, according to survey 81% of chemical executives anticipate parts of chemicals industry value chain will move outside of Europe: A survey of 66 senior chemical executives by Deloitte has found that 81% of respondents anticipate parts of the industry value chain to relocate outside of Europe due to factors such as high energy prices, strict ESG requirements, favourable conditions elsewhere, and geopolitical developments. Additionally, 68% expressed concerns about an increasing risk of demand destruction within the European chemical sector. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/81percent-of-chemical-executives-anticipate-parts-of-chemicals-industry-value-chain-will-move-outside-of-Europe-according-to-survey-05506 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/81percent-of-chemical-executives-anticipate-parts-of-chemicals-industry-value-chain-will-move-outside-of-Europe-according-to-survey-05506 Two-thirds of executives in chemicals industry view the ESG transformation as a reason to reevaluate their business models, finds survey Two-thirds of executives in chemicals industry view the ESG transformation as a reason to reevaluate their business models: A survey by Deilotte looking at green transformation drivers has found that 66% of the senior chemical executive polled working in the European chemicals sector believe that the ESG transformation is a reason to reevaluate their business models. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Two-thirds-of-executives-in-chemicals-industry-view-the-ESG-transformation-as-a-reason-to-reevaluate-their-business-models-finds-survey-05510 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Two-thirds-of-executives-in-chemicals-industry-view-the-ESG-transformation-as-a-reason-to-reevaluate-their-business-models-finds-survey-05510 Chemical makers survey reveals declining sales and production levels Chemical makers survey reveals declining sales and production levels: A survey by the Chemicals Industries Association (CIA) has revealed a decline in sales, production levels and capacity utilisation over the last quarter. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Chemical-makers-survey-reveals-declining-sales-and-production-levels-05523 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Chemical-makers-survey-reveals-declining-sales-and-production-levels-05523 91% of US consumers consider the amount of plastic used in a product before buying it, finds survey 91% of US consumers consider the amount of plastic used in a product before buying it: A survey of U.S. citizens by UK-based company, Xampla, has revealed that nine in 10 are engaged in thinking about the amount of plastic used in a product, before they take the plunge and purchase it. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/91percent-of-US-consumers-consider-the-amount-of-plastic-used-in-a-product-before-buying-it-finds-survey-05258 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/91percent-of-US-consumers-consider-the-amount-of-plastic-used-in-a-product-before-buying-it-finds-survey-05258 Eight in 10 scientists 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that they know how their actions in the lab impact the environment, finds survey Eight in 10 scientists 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that they know how their actions in the lab impact the environment: A survey of scientific researchers by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has found that 79% of scientists 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that they know how their actions in the laboratory impact the environment. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-scientists-agree-or-strongly-agree-that-they-know-how-their-actions-in-the-lab-impact-the-environment-finds-survey-05259 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-scientists-agree-or-strongly-agree-that-they-know-how-their-actions-in-the-lab-impact-the-environment-finds-survey-05259 BPF member survey reveals that businesses are predicting profit margins will be hit hard in next 12 months – the most pessimistic predictions in a decade BPF member survey reveals that businesses are predicting profit margins will be hit hard in next 12 months ' the most pessimistic predictions in a decade: A survey of British Plastics Federation (BPF) members has revealed that companies within the sector are predicting a hit to profit margins in the next 12 months, with the predictions being the most pessimistic in the last decade of the survey. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/BPF-member-survey-reveals-that-businesses-are-predicting-profit-margins-will-be-hit-hard-in-next-12-months-the-most-pessimistic-predictions-in-a-decade-05198 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/BPF-member-survey-reveals-that-businesses-are-predicting-profit-margins-will-be-hit-hard-in-next-12-months-the-most-pessimistic-predictions-in-a-decade-05198 45% of under-18s say they have seen electric cigarettes promoted on TikTok, reveals survey 45% of under-18s say they have seen electric cigarettes promoted on TikTok: A survey into the growing number of underage children using e-cigarettes has found that 45% of children have seen e-cigarettes being promoted on TikTok, with a further 31% seeing them promoted on Instagram and 22% on Snapchat. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-under-18s-say-they-have-seen-electric-cigarettes-promoted-on-TikTok-reveals-survey-05148 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-under-18s-say-they-have-seen-electric-cigarettes-promoted-on-TikTok-reveals-survey-05148 Chemical manufacturers' investment in digital transformation expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% over next decade, suggests survey Chemical manufacturers' investment in digital transformation expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% over next decade: Analysis by ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm which focusses on 'the transformative technologies that are dramatically reshaping industries', has asserted that chemical manufacturers' investment in digital transformation will grow at a CAGR of 6% over the next decade. This will see it reach $7.4billion. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Chemical-manufacturers-investment-in-digital-transformation-expected-to-grow-at-a-CAGR-of-6percent-over-next-decade-suggests-survey-05164 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Chemical-manufacturers-investment-in-digital-transformation-expected-to-grow-at-a-CAGR-of-6percent-over-next-decade-suggests-survey-05164 53% rise in contamination of European fruit by the most harmful pesticides in last nine years, finds survey 53% rise in contamination of European fruit by the most harmful pesticides in last nine years: A survey of European fruits imported to the UK has revealed that the number contaminated by the most hazardous chemicals has increased by 53% over the last nine years since the last survey. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/53percent-rise-in-contamination-of-European-fruit-by-the-most-harmful-pesticides-in-last-nine-years-finds-survey-05160 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/53percent-rise-in-contamination-of-European-fruit-by-the-most-harmful-pesticides-in-last-nine-years-finds-survey-05160 77% of UK SMEs either do not have or are unsure of their strategies to decrease their carbon emissions, survey reveals 77% of UK SMEs either do not have or are unsure of their strategies to decrease their carbon emissions: A survey into business leaders' favoured approaches to reducing their carbon emissions has found that almost eight in 10 are not aware of or do not have a strategy. Furthermore, around half of those surveyed said they didn't know what the term 'net-zero' meant. The study, by YouGov for Lloyds Bank, polled of over 1,000 SME businesses in the UK at the start of 2022 and aimed to illicit their approaches to reducing carbon emissions and net-zero. The survey found that just over three-quarters (76%) do not have comprehensive strategies to tackling the issue ' with many stating they lacked the in-house capabilities and funds to put in place such strategies. When asked about whether they knew about their own carbon footprint, just 12% said they had calculated their carbon footprint. In addition, a third said their lack of knowledge meant they could not gain a better understanding of the problem, with a quarter saying they didn't have the funds or the time to improve their knowledge. The issue of how to reduce carbon emissions is further exemplified with over 75% of participants saying they do not have ambitious enough targets to reach net-zero. Many stated a lack of finance, time, and understanding as the main reasons for not having an ambitious enough target. In addition, there are over five and a half million SMEs in the UK, meaning over four million SMEs not have net-zero targets which are not challenging enough. Adam Rainey, commercial director of business banking for Lloyds Bank, said: "While our nation's small businesses recognise the importance of tackling climate change, there are real issues with understanding how to get there ' including calculating carbon emissions and even the meaning of net-zero. Fortunately, there's a whole host of support available to help businesses make their first steps in becoming greener." http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/77percent-of-UK-SMEs-either-do-not-have-or-are-unsure-of-their-strategies-to-decrease-their-carbon-emissions-survey-reveals-05135 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/77percent-of-UK-SMEs-either-do-not-have-or-are-unsure-of-their-strategies-to-decrease-their-carbon-emissions-survey-reveals-05135 90% of British adults think it is up to manufacturers and retailers to take responsibility for recycling plastics, survey reveals 90% of British adults think it is up to manufacturers and retailers to take responsibility for recycling plastics: A recent survey into global opinions about plastic waste has revealed that nine in 10 British adults are of the opinion that retailers and manufacturers need to take responsibility for reducing, reusing and recycling plastic waste. In addition, nine in 10 Brazilian, Chinese and Mexican adults believe manufacturers and retailers should do more to combat plastic waste; with 89% of Swedes believing the same. The study by Ipsos polled over 20,000 adults, under the age of 75, from 28 countries as part of their Global Advisor Online Platform. The survey also found that almost nine in 10 (89%) Columbians think single-use plastics should be banned, followed by Chile and Mexico (88%). On the other hand, most Japanese (63%) and many American (45%) adults believe there is still a place for single-use plastics, and it should not be banned. When asked what measures should be put in place to prevent plastic pollution, 88% say they want an international treaty to combat the issue; with Latin American nations (93%) most likely to agree. The poll found that a clear majority, in all countries surveyed (82%), prefer products that come with less plastic packaging. However, Japan had the lowest number of people who stated that they prefer less plastic packaging (56%), with America (71%) and the Netherlands (73%) close behind. Stuart Clarke, Ipsos Australia director, said: "These results make it very clear that there is a strong consensus globally that single-use plastics should be taken out of circulation as quickly as possible. People want to do the right thing. An average of 82 percent of people surveyed want to buy products that minimise plastic packaging. They want that change to happen quickly and they want their governments to support it." http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/90percent-of-British-adults-think-it-is-up-to-manufacturers-and-retailers-to-take-responsibility-for-recycling-plastics-survey-reveals-05093 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/90percent-of-British-adults-think-it-is-up-to-manufacturers-and-retailers-to-take-responsibility-for-recycling-plastics-survey-reveals-05093