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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 improved environmental, health, and safety performance through Responsible Care®.

member news

DSM Receives the 2009 Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award
Considered to be one of the world’s most important innovation awards, the Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional skill in continuously creating and capturing value through new product and service development. » learn more

Air Liquide Among the World Leaders in Sustainable Development
The Air Liquide Foundation has been supporting research projects in healthcare and the preservation of the environment as well as many local development actions in the countries. » learn more

Air Liquide Awarded for Innovation
An advanced precursor developed by Air Liquide’s teams has received the IC Industry Award at SEMICON Europa 2009, held recently in Germany. » learn more

giving back to the community

Bayer Announces Winners of Early Excellence in Science Award
With this award, the Bayer foundation adds to its program a prize designed to support talented young research scientists at an early stage of their academic career. » 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

ExxonMobil and the NCAF Award Weatherization Grants to Improve Energy Efficiency
ExxonMobil and the National Community Action Foundation (NCAF) announced they have awarded approximately $4 million in grants, which will support training for workers to improve energy efficiency of low-income homes across the nation. » 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 current 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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