American Chemistry Council Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 15, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

SBTi's Draft Chemical Sector Guidance Stifles Innovation and Fails to Support Industry Decarbonization Initiatives

WASHINGTON (July 15, 2024) – 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 chemical industry. The proposed …

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Published on July 6, 2024 - 01:09 GMT

ACC, API Launch New Workgroup to Address Regulatory Proposals for Naphthalene

WASHINGTON (July 5, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) have formed a new industry coalition, the Naphthalene Workgroup. The two associations are working together to respond to the Environmental …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 18:04 GMT

Chemical Industry “Drives” STEM Scholarship Funding For HBCU Students

WASHINGTON (July 1, 2024) — 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, Virginia, benefitting the Future …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

ACC Statement on CIEL “Plastics Litigation Guide”

WASHINGTON (June 26, 2024) — 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®: “CIEL’s report encouraging legal action …

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Published on June 20, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

ACC Statement on ProPublica Story about Pyrolysis (Advanced Recycling)

WASHINGTON (June 20, 2024) — Today, ProPublica published an article questioning the value of advanced recycling. The following statement may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers®: “America’s plastic makers envision a …

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Published on June 14, 2024 - 01:48 GMT

Beyond Petrochemicals Misleads Public with Flawed EO Study

WASHINGTON (June 13, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement regarding the Beyond Petrochemicals-funded study published in Environmental Science & Technology. ACC recognizes the contributions of air monitoring …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:49 GMT

ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on EPA’s Draft Risk Evaluation for DIDP and Draft Hazard Assessments for DINP

WASHINGTON (May 21, 2024) — 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 risk evaluation for DIDP and the …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 21:34 GMT

ACC Applauds Drone Provisions in FAA Reauthorization Bill

WASHINGTON (May 16, 2024) – 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 chemical facilities. The first provision …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 18:55 GMT

Statement on Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Reform Act and can be attributed to Jason Bernstein, Director Global Affairs ( …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 18:55 GMT

Report: Plastics and Chemistry Products Improving Vehicle Safety and Efficiency

American Chemistry Council The American Chemistry Council’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. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 02:12 GMT

ACD, ACC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Drive Continuous Safety and Sustainability Performance

Arlington, VA (May 14, 2024) – Today, 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 support continued …

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Published on May 9, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Industry Leaders Recognized With 2024 Responsible Care® Performance Awards

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2024) – 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 programs making a significant …

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Published on May 9, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

ACC Honors Companies for Achievements to Advance Sustainability with its 2024 Sustainability Leadership Awards

MIAMI (May 9, 2024) — At its Responsible Care® and Sustainability Conference 2024, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored six member companies and one external organization with its 2024 Sustainability Leadership Awards, recognizing innovative …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 19:30 GMT

ACC Comments on House Hearing Examining Changes to Chemical Safety Program

WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) submitted a statement for the record to leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce in support of today’s hearing entitled "EPA’s RMP Rule: Failures To Protect The …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 19:30 GMT

Sustainability Starts with Chemistry: New Report Demonstrates Chemical Industry’s Role in Advancing a Sustainable Future

MIAMI (May 7, 2024) – Today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a new Sustainability Report, “Sustainability Starts with Chemistry,” to highlight the crucial role the chemical industry plays in advancing sustainability progress around the globe. …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

CHEMTREC<sup>®</sup> Introduces Enhanced Incident Reporting Service– Streamlining Regulatory Reporting Efficiency and Compliance

CHEMTREC With over 50 years of experience, CHEMTREC’s world-leading call center operates on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, providing emergency response information wherever hazardous materials are manufactured, stored, transported, or used. Operating …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 18:45 GMT

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Improve Broken Regulatory Process

WASHINGTON (May 2, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomes the bipartisan introduction of the “Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act” by Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Representative Don Davis (D-NC), and Representative Tim …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 20:02 GMT

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference

WASHINGTON (May 1, 2024) — Join leading polyurethane industry professionals and experts from all across the globe this September 30-October 2, at the Omni Hotel at Centennial Park in Atlanta, Ga., for the 2024 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 20:02 GMT

ACC: STB’s Reciprocal Switching Rule Missed Opportunity

WASHINGTON (May 1, 2024) – The Surface Transportation Board (STB) missed an opportunity to address freight rail problems when it adopted a final rule on reciprocal switching, a process that permits shippers served by a single railroad to switch their …

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Published on May 1, 2024 - 04:06 GMT

ACC Statement on Federal Energy Efficiency Code Updates

WASHINGTON (April 24, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council and its member companies welcome the newly adopted energy codes for federally supported homes. This important update from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Department …

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