member spotlight

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies in the business of chemistry. Our companies make the products that make modern life possible. ACC members have made a voluntary commitment to improved environmental, health, and safety performance through Responsible Care®.

member news

Louisiana Recognizes BASF with Lantern Award for Manufacturing Excellence and Community Involvement
BASF was selected based on their contribution to their local community, including employment growth and facility expansion. » learn more

Chevron Receives Global Business Coalition's Leadership Award for Business Excellence
Chevron Corporation will be recognized for its longstanding commitment to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria around the world. » learn more

Rhodia Receives the 2009 Pierre Potier Prize for “Innovation in Chemistry Supporting Sustainable Development”
Rhodia received the 2009 Pierre Potier Prize for its Rhodiasolv® IRIS range of a new-generation of solvents that provide a more eco-friendly and safer alternative to traditional solvents. » learn more

ACC Members Recognized with 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award
The award, administered each year, recognizes individuals, companies and technologies that incorporate the ideals of sustainable chemistry into their formulation, manufacture, and end use. » learn more

giving back to the community

ExxonMobil Awards $300,000 to SECME to Bolster Future Math, Science Workforce
ExxonMobil has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Atlanta-based SECME—a non-profit alliance of universities, school districts, industrial and governmental organizations—to help promote education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for young minority students. » learn more

P&G and World Vision Team-Up to Respond to Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis with Clean Drinking Water
In response to the Pakistan conflict that has displaced more than 2.5 million people, Procter & Gamble and World Vision will provide more than 11 million liters of clean drinking water. » learn more

PPG Donates $5,000 to Pittsburgh Chinese School
The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Pittsburgh Chinese School to purchase replacement books for a school destroyed during the massive earthquake in central China in May 2008. » learn more

executive highlight

David N. Weidman is Chairman and CEO of Celanese, an integrated chemical company based in Dallas, Texas. He is also the incoming Chairman of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Board of Directors. ACC recently spoke to Weidman about his past experience, the benefits of chemistry, and future challenges and opportunities.

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employee profiles

member testimonial

"ACC membership is the best way for those in the chemical industry to address the many advocacy issues we face. ACC advocacy is focused and multi-level, making the most of member companies' experience and expertise. ACC's programs effectively demonstrate concern for health, safety, the environment and our commitment to continuous improvement in these areas. ACC's communication program is critical in helping the public and policy makers recognize the essential role of chemical products in our lives today and in the future.”

B. Chuck Anderson
President
Occidental Chemical Corporation

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