Welcome to the New & Improved AmericanChemistry.com About ACC Member Login Open Search drop Chemistry in America News & Trends Data & Industry Statistics Responsible Care®: Driving Safety & Performance Chemistry & Sustainability Chemistry in Everyday Products Chemistry in Your Community COVID-19 Resource Center Better Policy & Regulation The Science Behind Sustainability Air Quality Follow us Twitter Facebook Linkedin RSS CONTACT US Anne Womack Kolton 202-249-6500 Email Protecting air quality is key to enhancing public and environmental health, and ACC and its members are committed to efficient processes that reduce emissions to help keep our air clean. ACC members strive to reduce air emissions associated with chemical manufacturing and to be transparent about their progress. Through Responsible Care®, ACC member companies publicly report their progress in reducing air emissions from their facilities: ACC members measure and report emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAPs) – chemicals identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). From 2010 to 2019, Responsible Care companies have reduced HAPs emissions by more than 24 percent. ACC members track core air quality indicators by measuring facility emissions of sulfur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx). From 2010 to 2019, ACC members reduced SOx emissions by 69 percent and NOx emissions by 30 percent. Collaborating with Communities ACC and its members are committed to the safety and security of the communities where we operate, and to support efforts to enhance the availability and accuracy of air quality data. $1M Grant from the ACC Foundation purchased more than 60 new air monitors. Share: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Mail For example, ACC worked closely with local officials and community leaders in Harris County, Texas, on a ground breaking initiative to enhance the county’s air monitoring capabilities. The initiative was made possible by a $1 million grant from the ACC Foundation to purchase more than 60 new air monitors and support the development of new scientific tools for interpreting air quality data during an emergency. ACC is working to build on this early success in Texas and is exploring ways to possibly develop similar air monitoring initiatives in chemical manufacturing hubs in other parts of the country. Chemistry & Sustainability Pages Sustainability Leadership Awards Climate Water Product Safety & Innovation Circularity Air Quality Diversity & Inclusion 41% Reduction of NOx emissions since 2010 by Responsible Care companies Share: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Mail 24% Reduction in hazardous air pollutants from Responsible Care companies since 2010 Share: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Mail 75% Reduction of SOx emissions since 2010 by Responsible Care companies Share: Facebook Twitter Linkedin Mail Related Resources Protecting the Environment Chemistry in America News & Trends Data & Industry Statistics Responsible Care® Chemistry & Sustainability Chemistry in Everyday Products Chemistry in Your Community Better Policy & Regulation Chemical Management Plastics Energy Climate Change Transportation & Infrastructure Safety & Security Tax Trade Research The Science Behind Sustainability Climate Water Circularity Product Safety & Innovation Air Quality Diversity & Inclusion Sustainability Leadership Awards About ACC ACC Leadership Industry Groups Membership Careers Conferences & Events Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions AmeriChem PAC ACC Store MemberExchange ©2005-2021 American Chemistry Council, Inc. The ACC mark, Responsible Care®, the hands logo trademark, CHEMTREC®, TRANSCAER℠, and americanchemistry.com are registered service marks of the American Chemistry Council, Inc. Subscribe to ACC SmartBrief Submit Membership Follow us Twitter Facebook Linkedin RSS Back to top We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions Accept