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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 improve environmental, health, and safety performance through Responsible Care®. Membership also brings with it important business opportunities and information, including meetings and networking, economics, statistics, publications and a special forum responding to the needs of smaller companies.


	ACC Targets Smaller Chemical Makers in Effort to Boost Advocacy Efforts ACC now offers a three-year dues waiver to small and medium-sized chemical makers. The effort seeks to broaden adoption of ACC’s Responsible Care environmental, health, safety and security standards and boost the number of industry CEOs and employees, particularly in key states and Congressional districts.

giving back to the community

Disaster Relief for Haiti
In response to the earthquake that has devastated the island nation of Haiti, our members are focused on providing humanitarian relief for the millions of people affected by this natural disaster. Join us to help the distressed nation of Haiti. » learn more

Bayer Helps Victims of Earthquake in Chile
Bayer is making a donation of $100,000. The fundraising campaign aims to collect money to help finance the construction of 30,000 emergency shelters in the affected regions. » learn more

P&G's New Bounty Huge Roll on a Journey to Help Those in Need
P&G is pledging to make a $50,000 product donation to five local food banks nationwide with the help of consumers in local communities. » learn more

Lilly and NCCS Launch 2010 Art Competition for Individuals Touched by Cancer
The biennial competition invites those who have been touched by cancer to express, through art and narrative, the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journey meaning. Prizes consist of donations to the winners' cancer charities of choice. » learn more

member news

PPG Helps Olympic Bobsledders Win Gold
The victory, achieved in the PPG-painted Bo-Dyn Night Train bobsled, was the first four-man bobsled Olympic gold medal the United States has won since the 1948 games. » learn more

ACC Members Listed as FORTUNE's “Most Admired Companies” in the World
FORTUNE cited these companies for their innovation, financial soundness, people management, and social responsibility. » learn more

Several ACC Member Companies Named in Top 50 Companies for Executive Women
The winners were ACC member companies that are committed to the advancement of women in the workplace through education, networking and public advocacy. » learn more

Numerous ACC Member Companies Named Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens
Criteria was based on more than 360 data points in seven categories: environment, climate change, human rights, philanthropy, employee relations, financial performance and governance. » learn more

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executive highlight

J. Brian Ferguson is Executive Chairman of Eastman Chemical, where he has worked for more than 30 years and served as Chairman and CEO from 2002 until mid-2009. Today, he is also the incoming Chairman of ACC's Board of Directors. ACC recently spoke to Ferguson about his background, 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

“I find tremendous value in SBC membership—the networking, advocacy and informational resources available through ACC membership are especially useful for smaller companies.”

Tom Shepherd
Chairman and CEO, and Chair of ACC's Small Business Leadership Committee
The Shepherd Chemical Company

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