Sustainability

Chemistry is the Science Behind Sustainability – the products, technologies and innovations enabled by the chemical industry are essential to a sustainable future.

CPTD Panel Groups

The Chemical Products and Technology Division (CPTD) represents more than 70 self-funded, chemical-specific groups focused on the business of chemistry.

Can a New Global Alliance Catalyze Investments and Models to End Plastic Waste? We Think It Can

Companies that have joined the Alliance agree that plastic waste in the environment is unacceptable and that change is the only way forward.

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RC14001^®:2015 Technical Specification
The RC14001® Technical Specification (2015 edition) combines elements of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Responsible Care® initiative with those of the ISO Environmental Management Systems Standard, ISO 14001:2015). It enables a company to obtain, through an application and audit process, a certification that its management system conforms to both the ISO 14001 and RC14001 requirements.
Business of Chemistry: Situation and Outlook
Year-End 2018 Edition is now available! Gain insight into the short-term industry outlook with this semi-annual report issued in June and December.
The Resin Review - 2018 (electronic version)
The Resin Review is an authoritative resource for comprehensive statistical measurements of the North American plastic resins industry.
Guide to the Business of Chemistry - 2018 (electronic version)
Now Available! This data-packed resource provides a comprehensive 10-year statistical overview, plus analysis of the present situation and long-term outlook for the chemical industry.
2018 Economic Survey of American Chemistry Council Members
ACC's annual survey is a statistical report presenting findings of the American Chemistry Council's annual economic performance of member companies.
The Resin Review - 2018 (hard copy)
The Resin Review is an authoritative resource for comprehensive statistical measurements of the North American plastic resins industry.

RC14001<sup>®</sup>:2015 Technical Specification 610500D

RC14001^®:2015 Technical Specification

The RC14001® Technical Specification (2015 edition) combines elements of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Responsible Care® initiative with those of the ISO Environmental Management Systems Standard, ISO 14001:2015). It enables a company to obtain, through an application and audit process, a certification that its management system conforms to both the ISO 14001 and RC14001 requirements.

Business of Chemistry: Situation and Outlook

Year-End 2018 Edition is now available! Gain insight into the short-term industry outlook with this semi-annual report issued in June and December.

The Resin Review - 2018 (electronic version)

The Resin Review is an authoritative resource for comprehensive statistical measurements of the North American plastic resins industry.

Guide to the Business of Chemistry - 2017 (hard copy version) 610621D

Guide to the Business of Chemistry - 2018 (electronic version)

Now Available! This data-packed resource provides a comprehensive 10-year statistical overview, plus analysis of the present situation and long-term outlook for the chemical industry.