WASHINGTON (March 13, 2024) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomed its Canadian counterparts to D.C. this week, recognizing the long-running partnership of two chemical industry leaders and working to advance policy and stewardship initiatives to support a robust North American manufacturing sector.
Greg Moffatt, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) joined Chris Jahn, President and CEO of ACC, to discuss critical initiatives for continued collaboration and future dialogue. During the meetings, ACC leadership congratulated CIAC on a milestone achievement for the chemical industry – 40 years of Responsible Care.
Launched in 1985 by CIAC, Responsible Care is the global chemical industry’s leading safety and environmental stewardship initiative. Today, Responsible Care is practiced in nearly 70 economies across the world, advancing safe chemicals management and a clean, healthy environment for all. In the U.S., Responsible Care is a mandatory condition of ACC membership, including transparent reporting of key performance metrics and third-party auditing.
The contributions of the Canadian chemical industry to global safety and environmental efforts cannot be overstated. By pioneering Responsible Care, they developed a framework for domestic associations to measure and improve their members’ environmental and safety performance, while building robust and meaningful dialogue with community members. Because of Responsible Care, ACC members are safer and cleaner than ever before. We look forward to continuing our partnership with CIAC in support of Responsible Care and other initiatives directly impacting the chemical industry in Canada and the U.S.
CIAC was honored to join ACC in D.C. to discuss continued efforts to advance a safe and sustainable chemical industry. The ethic and principles of Responsible Care are just as relevant now, if not more so, as they were in 1985. We look forward to continued work with our American colleagues to support a robust and sustainable chemical industry through Responsible Care, as well other key areas for collaboration.