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.
U.S. Innovation and Competition Act Reflects Industry’s Calls for Tariff Relief Through MTB ReauthorizationIn May, ACC ramped up our trade advocacy by highlighting the essentiality of imports to U.S. chemicals manufacturing and by calling on Ambassador Tai and the U.S. Senate to take action on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), which would suspend duties on imported inputs that are vital to our industry’s global competitiveness.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Jun 18, 2021 North American Plastic Recycling Rates Highlight Need for Investment in Collection and Infrastructure Recycling of plastics in North America has risen approximately 8% since 2017.
News Jun 16, 2021 Plastic Makers Applaud DOE Funding to Boost Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Supporting the modernization and expansion of EV infrastructure will help build a more resilient and sustainable future for our country.
News Jun 15, 2021 Plastic Makers Comment On U.S. Plastics Pact Roadmap Release We welcome the goals of the U.S. Plastics Pact’s Roadmap to 2025, a plan to further “kickstart action” on plastics recycling in the United States.
News Jun 11, 2021 Governor Cuomo Must Act on Flawed Flame Retardant Legislation The New York State legislature passed a bill that would ban the use and prohibit the sale of electronic displays containing organohalogen flame retardants used in residential settings.
News Jun 09, 2021 American Chemistry Council Approves Two New Members; Three Responsible Care® Partners “ACC’s continued growth reflects not just the vitality of the domestic chemical industry, but also our ability to deliver value...” said ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn.
News Jun 09, 2021 Ethyl Corporation Recognized As Responsible Care® Company of the Year by American Chemistry Council Demonstrating excellence in environmental, health, safety and security performance, Ethyl awarded with ACC top honor for 7th time in 10 years.
News Jun 09, 2021 ACC Honors Chemical Industry Leaders for Innovative Initiatives to Advance Sustainability The ACC recognized seven member companies and one external organization with its 2021 Sustainability Leadership Awards.
News Jun 09, 2021 American Chemistry Council Board of Directors Approves Five New Members The ACC board of directors sets council policy, provides strategic direction, and approves advocacy priorities and the annual budget.
News Jun 08, 2021 Economic Report: “Break Free” Act Could Cripple U.S. Manufacturing, Jobs Bill could risk up to 910k jobs and $413 billion in economic output.
News Jun 07, 2021 Global Chemicals Output Declines in April Global chemicals production fell 0.8% in April after a 0.3% easing in March.
News Jun 02, 2021 Now Open! Register Today for the 63rd Polyurethanes Technical Conference Polyurethane professionals from across the country to gather in Denver, Colo., October 5-7.
News May 26, 2021 Ascend Performance Materials Receives Responsible Care® Initiative of the Year Award for Hazard Recognition Plus Thought Process Ascend implemented HRP, a tool developed by Decision Point Associates, with the goal of reducing recordable injuries across the company.
News May 25, 2021 ACC Releases April 2021 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 8.0 billion pounds during April 2021, an increase of 15.2 percent compared to the prior month.
News May 25, 2021 Chemical Activity Barometer Rises in May “The latest CAB reading is consistent with marked expansion of commerce, trade and industry,” said Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC.
News May 21, 2021 U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets Expand in April U.S. specialty chemicals markets volumes rose 0.8% in April, continuing their recovery from the winter storms, according to data from the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
