Climate ChangeACC is working to reducing GHG emissions in our own processes while providing solutions that help society fight climate change.
Science & ResearchACC is investing in research to improve understanding of how chemicals impact health and the environment.
CPTD Panel GroupsThe Chemical Products and Technology Division (CPTD) represents more than 80 self-funded, chemical-specific groups focused on the business of chemistry.
Mar 18, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource CenterView activities underway by the chemical industry and to help provide resources to address and fight the impacts of COVID-19.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Includes New TaxesWhile the text has not been released yet, all indications are that the plan continues to include $13 billion in new Superfund taxes on 42 chemicals, critical minerals, and metallic elements. Much of cost will be borne by American chemistry, with likely ripple effects to businesses and consumers.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Aug 01, 2021 ACC Comments on Release of Senate Infrastructure Bill "The release of today’s legislation brings Senate lawmakers closer to finding a solution that could help modernize our nation’s infrastructure."
News Jul 29, 2021 U.S. House of Representatives Continues to Recognize Essential Role of Plastics in Auto Safety and Buildout of Low-Carbon Vehicles Infrastructure ACC applauds the House of Representatives’ continued multi-year appropriations recognition of the essential and growing role of lightweight plastics and polymer composites in improving automotive safety and fuel efficiency.
News Jul 28, 2021 U.S. Chemical Production Rebound Continues in June During June, chemical output rose in all regions, reflecting both solid demand for chemistry products and capacity restoration after the winter storms along the Gulf Coast.
News Jul 28, 2021 ACC Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement from its President and CEO Chris Jahn regarding the bipartisan infrastructure agreement.
News Jul 27, 2021 Chemical Activity Barometer Rises in July “The latest CAB reading is consistent with expansion of commerce, trade and industry, but growth has peaked,” said Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC.
News Jul 21, 2021 U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets End Second Quarter on a Solid Note Of the 28 specialty chemical segments that ACC monitors, 15 expanded in June, off from 19 in May.
News Jul 21, 2021 PFAS Action Act Takes a Misguided Approach to Chemical Regulation PFAS are a large and diverse universe of chemistries that make possible the products that power our lives.
News Jul 20, 2021 CPI Announces Keynote Speaker for 2021 Polyurethanes Technical Conference This year’s keynote will cover the integral role plastics play in achieving a lower-carbon future as well as America’s Plastic Makers’ commitment to making sustainable change.
News Jul 15, 2021 Misguided Law Could Hurt Maine Families and Small Businesses It will impact every major industry in Maine, including forest products, healthcare, textiles, electronics, and construction.
News Jul 14, 2021 ACC Welcomes Senate Markup of Energy Infrastructure Legislation Today’s markup of legislation to help spur development and deployment of clean energy technologies and sources
News Jul 13, 2021 Plastic Makers Outline 5 Actions Congress Can Take To Advance Circular Economy, End Plastic Waste We’re proposing a new way of looking at plastic waste that will lead to a circular economy in which plastics are routinely reused.
News Jul 07, 2021 Global Chemicals Output Regains Momentum During May, chemical output increased in North America, Europe, and Africa and the Middle East and was weak in other regions.
News Jul 02, 2021 Global Agreement Could Help End Plastic Waste – But Must Reflect Benefits of Plastic and Impacts of Alternatives The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement.
News Jul 01, 2021 ACC Comments on House Approval of Infrastructure Legislation In addition to providing $715 billion for physical infrastructure improvements, the legislation will reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act, which was set to expire at the end of September.
News Jun 30, 2021 Louisiana Becomes 14th State to Support Reduction of Plastic Waste Through Advanced Recycling This bipartisan legislation - which passed unanimously - will modernize the State’s regulation of advanced recycling technology, an innovative solution which helps reduce plastic waste.
