Responsible Care®

A Journey Toward Sustainability

Science is fundamental to understanding our world’s most pressing challenges, and essential to overcoming them. The chemical industry is deploying our best minds in chemistry, engineering and science to advance safe, innovative, effective chemical products and technologies that unlock sustainable solutions.

At the same time, chemicals must be produced and used in ways that protect the health of people and the environment. We hold ourselves to this standard, and we are helping other manufacturers and businesses that use chemicals in their operations or products do the same.

The American Chemistry Council and its members adhere to a set of Sustainability Principles. And Responsible Care^® is the foundation behind our industry’s commitment to sustainability.

Through Responsible Care, ACC members:

• Set and meet aggressive goals to protect human health and the environment, and measure, manage and publicly report our performance.  » Learn more about accountability and impacts
• Safely manage the chemicals we manufacture, assess and address potential risks and share information openly and transparently with our customers and consumers.  » Learn more about our product safety code
• Conserve and protect our natural resources, use materials efficiently and wisely, and reduce waste.  » Learn more about protecting the environment
• Build and maintain a culture of safety throughout our operations.  » Learn more about safe, secure facilities
• Plan and prepare for emergency situations that can affect the safety and stability of our facilities. » Learn more about preparing for and preventing emergency situations 
• Engage with the people in our communities to share information about our products, manufacturing processes and safety procedures.  » Learn more about community engagement