Twenty-seven Industry Federations in the states and Federal District. Over a thousand associated employers unions and almost 100,000 industrial establishments.  CNI is the voice of Brazilian Industry, a highly active organization in defense of the productive sector with the mission of defending and representing Industry.

Finally, however professional a company's administration might be, it is always subject to external influences - like obstacles to accessing international markets, taxation changes, labor-related issues and environmental requirements.

In order to guarantee the existence of an appropriated environment for doing business, CNI ensures that the industrial community actively participates in the formulation of public policies that allow a healthy environment for the development of businesses. Within the sphere of Legislative Affairs, for example, CNI accompanies those proposals that are of interest to the industrial sector being deliberated in the National Congress.

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

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

Furthermore, with the regular publication of researches, studies’ results and indicators, CNI provides businessmen with the necessary supporting elements for decision making. The Confederation also constantly seeks to establish strategic partnerships aiming at strengthening the Industrial Sector and the country's sustainable growth.