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SBTi's Draft Chemical Sector Guidance Stifles Innovation and Fails to Support Industry Decarbonization Initiatives
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is concerned that the draft Chemical Sector Guidance issued by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) does not advance the GHG reduction pathway for the ...
ACC’s Formaldehyde Panel: Potential EPA Midnight Actions ...tical Timelines Over Requirement to Use Best Available Science
Despite the level of major scientific, legal, federal agency, state, Congressional, public and peer reviewer concerns raised this year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rushing forwar...
ACC Releases September 2024 Resin Production and Sales Statistics
U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 8.2 billion pounds during September 2024, a decrease of 8.1 percent compared to the prior month, and an increase of 4.5 percent compared to the sam...
ACC Unveils Economic Elements of Chemistry
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today launched the Economic Elements of Chemistry (EEC), which provides a comprehensive look at the chemical industry’s vital contributions to the U.S. and ...
ACC Applauds EPA Final Rule on Lead Pipe Replacement
Yesterday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule on lead pipes. The following statement may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers...
Unlock Industry Insights: Purchase CPI’s 2023 End-Use Market Survey Today
The study is the result of a two-year survey on the polyurethanes industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Data was presented during the awards luncheon of the 66th Polyurethanes Technic...
CPI Celebrates Polyurethane Trailblazers with Top Industry Awards
ACC's CPI announced the recipients of two prestigious industry awards – the 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award and the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award. Both awards were presented during the...
ACC Statement Regarding Impact of U.S. Port Strike on Chemical Manufacturing
“Shutting down the ports along the East and Gulf Coasts will result in a major disruption of chemical imports and exports, which in turn will hurt the broader economy both here and abroad. We u...
FOSSI Scholarship Applications Open at Annual HBCU Week Foundation College Fair
To date, FOSSI has raised nearly $40 million in sponsor commitments to fund more than 800 scholarships. Each recipient is paired with a dedicated corporate sponsor from a pool of more than 80 che...
Comprehensive Bipartisan Plastics Recycling Bill Tackles Plastics Pollution in U.S.
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) praises Congressmen Dr. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., and Don Davis, D-N.C., for their ground-breaking, solutions-oriented legislation aimed at increasing plastics r...
White House HBCU Initiative Honors FOSSI With 2024 Chairman’s Award
Established in 2020 to reduce financial barriers to higher education and enhance diversity in the chemical industry workforce, FOSSI provides $40,000 scholarships to students studying preferred S...
ACC Stresses Importance of Addressing Freight Rail Challenges
With anticipated production increases of over 25 million metric tons by 2032, the business of chemistry is poised to generate more than 120,000 additional railcar shipments per year. This expansi...
ACC, ACD Underscore Value of CFATS Program with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Officials
“For nearly two decades, the CFATS program was recognized as the global standard for chemical security, giving both industry and government peace of mind in the efforts taken to keep communitie...
Sneak Peek: CPI Survey Unveils Positive Polyurethane Production Across North America
The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) today announced the results of a two-year survey on the polyurethanes industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 2023 End-Use Market Sur...
ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on EPA’s Draft Risk Evaluation for DINP
Today, the American Chemistry Council’s High Phthalates Panel issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) completion of a draft manufacturer-requested r...
ACC Appreciates EPA Proposal to Ensure Robust Testing of CDX System for PFAS Reporting
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announced proposal to delay the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control...
ACC’s Hexavalent Chromium Panel: Statement on EPA’s Final IRIS Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium
Today, the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Hexavalent Chromium panel issued the following statement on the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final IRIS Toxicological R...
ACC Statement Regarding Impact of Canadian Freight Rail Service Shutdown on Chemical Shipments
The system-wide rail shut down in Canada will create supply shortages of vital products such as drinking water treatment chemicals, fuel, and agricultural products in the United States, and an ex...
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Rep. Buddy Carter
“Rep. Carter has authored legislation to cut regulatory red tape,” stated ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn, “to help local businesses grow and provide quality jobs.
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Bernie Moreno
“Bernie Moreno understands what businesses need to grow and create quality jobs, and that is why he is pushing for policies that will help Ohio manufacturing,” stated ACC President and CEO Ch...
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Rep. Brett Guthrie
“Rep. Guthrie has been working in Washington to cut red tape for Kentucky small businesses, so they can grow and create jobs for Kentuckians,” stated ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn.
EPA’s Final Formaldehyde IRIS Assessment Ignores Peer Reviews and Best Available Science
Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC)’s Formaldehyde Panel issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Final Integrated Risk Information System (I...
Three Trailblazing Companies Named Finalists for the 2024 Polyurethane Innovation Award
“Each year CPI is proud to present the industry’s top technical honor, cultivating a competitive spirit among polyurethane innovators and showcasing how these efforts help address some of the...
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Tim Sheehy
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) will run issue advertisements highlighting Tim Sheehy’s (R-MT) plan to bring common sense policies back to Washington.
ACC Statement on U.S. Position Change on UN Plastics Agreement
“ACC still believes in the need for a strong global agreement to address plastic pollution. We can create a future where we retain the massive societal benefits plastics provide while also prev...
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Sen. John Barrasso
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) will run issue advertisements highlighting Sen. John Barrasso’s (R-WY) record and his leadership to protect small businesses and Wyoming families.
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Rep. Laurel Lee
“Rep. Lee has been working to lower taxes for small businesses and families,” stated ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn. “In Washington, she is working to protect our communities by leading t...
Announcing AI Industry Showcase as the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference Keynote
The keynote panel will take place during the conference’s opening session and showcase the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and chemical manufacturing with a focus on polyurethanes.
EPA Science Advisors Confirm Foundational Flaws in Formaldehyde TSCA Risk Evaluation and IRIS Assessment
Formaldehyde remains a critical building block for essential U.S. applications including agriculture, food safety, medical devices, semiconductors, automobiles/electric vehicles, and affordable h...
ACC Statement Anticipating Scheduled Procedural Vote on Business Tax Credit Provisions
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement anticipating the scheduled procedural vote in the Senate on legislation that includes business tax credit provisions supported ...
Adam Peer Takes Helm of ACC’s Plastics Sustainability Team
Peer’s role at ACC has been to promote and advocate for policies that increase the sustainability and circularity of plastic consumer products and packaging. These initiatives help support ACC...
ACC Testifies Before U.S. House on Rail Safety
Testifying before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, the American Chemistry Council’s Jeff Sloan, Senior...
ACC Statement on White House’s Federal Action Report on Plastic
We have highlighted opportunities for EPA and other agencies to engage stakeholders and learn more about industry innovations and investments, including with advanced recycling, bio-plastics, enh...
ACC Leads Multi-Association Effort to Advance American Competitiveness
“ACC and our members are committed to helping protect our employees and communities while continuing to provide the innovative products and materials made possible by chemistry,” said Chris J...
ACC, API Launch New Workgroup to Address Regulatory Proposals for Naphthalene
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) have formed a new industry coalition, the Naphthalene Workgroup.
Chemical Industry “Drives” STEM Scholarship Funding For HBCU Students
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) proudly hosted the inaugural Swings for STEM golf tournament on June 24 at Lansdowne Golf Course in Leesburg,...
ACC Statement on CIEL “Plastics Litigation Guide”
Today the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) released a report on plastics. The following may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers®.
ACC Statement on ProPublica Story about Pyrolysis (Advanced Recycling)
Today, ProPublica published an article dismissing the value of advanced recycling. The following statement may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, President of America’s Plastic Makers®
Beyond Petrochemicals Misleads Public with Flawed EO Study
ACC recognizes the contributions of air monitoring programs to the overall knowledge of environmental quality at local and national levels.
ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Rep. John Curtis
The ad for Rep. Curtis will run for 2 weeks throughout Utah and will encourage constituents to contact the Congressman’s office to tell him to keep up the good work.
Congresswoman Lee’s Chemical Security Amendment to NDAA Critical to Defending the Nation from Terrorism
“Restoring the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) is essential to protecting our industry and defending the nation from terrorism. CFATS provides companies with important securi...
American Chemistry Council Approves Three New Members and Two Responsible Care® Partners
“We continue to develop a strong, unified, and diverse membership that is paramount to advancing the business of chemistry around the country while creating a safer, more sustainable industry u...
American Chemistry Council Elects New Class to Board of Directors
During today’s Annual Business Meeting, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) approved twenty-three individuals to serve on its board of directors for new or extended terms beginning January 1, ...
ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on EPA’s Draft Risk Evaluation for DIDP and Draft Hazard Assessments for DINP
“We have full confidence in the safety of DIDP and DINP, and this is why manufacturers through ACC’s High Phthalates Panel requested risk evaluations in 2019. This assessment of safety is imp...
ACC Applauds Drone Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill
Congress passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that contains important provisions supported by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) that will help protect chemica...
Statement on Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act
“ACC and our members would like thank Chairman Smith and all of the original co-sponsors for taking this important step towards MTB passage which shows real leadership on advancing a trade agen...
Report: Plastics and Chemistry Products Improving Vehicle Safety and Efficiency
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a report, “Chemistry and Automobiles,” which found that use of chemistry and plastic products continues to rise in vehicles.
ACD, ACC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Drive Continuous Safety and Sustainability Performance
Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), formerly the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to suppor...
ACC Thanks Outgoing STB Chairman Oberman
“We thank Chairman Oberman for his dedicated leadership and congratulate incoming Chairman Primus on his appointment to this pivotal role on the STB. It is now up Chairman Primus to build on hi...
Industry Leaders Recognized With 2024 Responsible Care® Performance Awards
Safety and sustainability leaders in the chemical industry were recognized this week at the 2024 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo, acknowledging the exceptional people and pr...