Twenty-seven Industry Federations in the states and Federal District. Over a thousand associated setorial employers organization and 196 thousand industrial establishments. The CNI is the Voice of Brazilian Industry, an organization highly active in defense of the productive sector with a mission to boost Brazilian Industry competitiveness.

In order to guarantee the existence of a suitable environment for doing business, the CNI ensures that the industrial community actively participates in the formulation of public policies. Within the sphere of Legislative Affairs, the organization accompanies those proposals that are of interest to the industrial sector being deliberated on in the National Congress.

In the sphere of the Judicial branch, the CNI makes sure that the Constitution is properly respected by continuously monitoring laws that directly affect industry. CNI activities also involve the Executive branch, permanently evaluating the decisions being made that have a direct impact on the productive sector and accompanying the political and economic scene which can be divided up into important thematic areas, namely:

• Economy
• Education
• Environment
• Industrial Policy
• Infrastructure
• International
• Labor
• Micro and Small Businesses
• Social Responsibility

Through the publication of research and survey results, studies and indicators, CNI provides businessmen with supporting elements for decision making. The Confederation also constantly seeks to establish strategic partnerships with the intent of strengthening industry and the country's sustainable growth.