Americans Agree: Chemistry Is Essential to U.S. Economy
And they agree that it is imperative for policymakers to improve the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) so that the chemical industry can continue to innovate and thrive.
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Sustainability Starts with Chemistry: ACC’s 2024 Sustainability Report
Chemistry is the Science Behind Sustainability. ACC’s inaugural Sustainability Report highlights the actions ACC member companies are taking to combat climate change, enhance water and air quality, innovate sustainability chemistry products, and advance circularity in our products and operations.
Driving Safety & Sustainability
The chemical industry is advancing safety and sustainability worldwide, through innovations, collaborations and technologies the enhance the health, safety and environmental impacts of our products and operations.
Chemical Safety
The safety of chemical facilities, the communities where we operate and the products we manufacture is a core priority for ACC members. Learn more about our commitment to chemical safety:
Chemistry & Sustainability
ACC and its members are committed to advancing safe, innovative, effective, economically viable chemical products and technologies that are key to unlocking sustainability solutions. Learn about ACC’s sustainability policy priorities:
Weather Safety
During an emergency, ACC members work closely with federal agencies and local and state officials to maintain safe operations and to protect their workers and neighbors.
How does the chemical industry prepare for hurricanes and extreme weather?
Rail Safety
ACC supports policies and programs that utilize a set of safety measures and follow a data-driven approach to enhancing the safe transportation of chemicals.
We transport chemicals because the nation needs chemicals. Chemicals, including some that are classified as hazardous materials, are essential for growing food, protecting the safety of our water and food supply, making life-saving medicines and equipment, producing energy, and supporting virtually every aspect of our lives.
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Of all train accidents have resulted in a hazmat release.
ACC Launches Economic Elements of Chemistry
Learn more about how chemistry powers every corner of the economy.
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Mission
The American Chemistry Council's (ACC's) mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing.
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Impact
Every year, the chemistry industry invests billions of dollars to ensure that the products making modern living possible are safe for you, our communities and the environment.
$12.7
Billion invested in research and development of chemistry