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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Responsible Care® Companies Achieve Trifecta of Record Safety Performance
Data Shows Record Lows in Transportation, Process and Worker Safety WASHINGTON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced today that its members have achieved a historic trifecta of safety performance: record lows in transportation safety, process safety, and worker safety.1 These achievements reflect ACC and its members' impactful actions to protect employees, communities, and the environment through Responsible Care. "This trifecta of record safety performance is a powerful demonstration of ACC and our members' leadership in operational excellence," said Chris Jahn, ACC President and CEO. "Responsible Care companies are illustrating what leadership in safety and accountability look like in modern manufacturing." Responsible Care implementation is required of all ACC manufacturing members and Partners, and compliance is third-party audited. Each year, companies transparently report performance across a variety of environmental, health and safety metrics. Notable achievements, based on the most currently available member data, are below. Transportation Safety: The safe distribution and handling of chemicals is a critical priority for ACC and its members. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, close to one million shipments of hazardous materials occur daily. Record Performance: ACC members reported the lowest ever number of distribution incidents. Since 2017, ACC members have achieved a 35% reduction in distribution incidents. Process Safety: Responsible Care® companies are committed to operating safely. The Responsible Care Process Safety Code enables a culture of process safety from operations to management systems and leadership. Record Performance: ACC members reported a record low number of Tier 1 process safety events. Since 2017, ACC members have reduced Tier 1 process safety events by 22%.2 Worker Safety: Responsible Care sets ACC members apart. For more than a decade, Responsible Care companies have annually averaged less than one recordable injury or illness per 100 employees. This is better than major sectors including manufacturing, retail, agriculture, food stores, and general merchandising. Record Performance: For the second year in a row, ACC members reported a record low total recordable injury and illness incidence rate (TRIR). Since 2017, ACC members have reduced TRIR by more than 24%. The announcement follows the 2025 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference, where ACC recognized Responsible Care award winners - leading companies, individuals and initiatives which demonstrated outstanding achievements under Responsible Care. "Safety is the foundation of trust in our industry," Jahn added. "Our members understand that protecting people and the planet is essential to earning and keeping that trust. These record-setting results show what's possible when safety is embedded in everything we do." 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 policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come. 1 Reflects available data since ACC began collecting these metrics in 1993.2 ACC uses API Recommended Practice 754: Process Safety Performance Indicators for the Refining and Petrochemical Industries for classifying process safety events View original content: SOURCE American Chemistry Council 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Why do Americans need chemistry? The answer's all around us
Creating a stronger, more affordable America begins with recognizing the vital role of chemical manufacturers to the future of our nation. From national defense and energy independence to modern health care and resilient supply chains, chemistry is the driving force behind everyday products that businesses and families rely on. It brings stability to our economy, strengthens our competitiveness across global markets, and aids in technological innovation. American success relies on American chemistry, and there is one group strongly advocating for it. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is committed to working with the Trump administration and Congress to champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government. It is calling for smarter, pro-growth, science-based regulatory processes to help foster American innovation and manufacturing. 'Chemistry creates the products and solutions our country needs every day. Growing U.S. chemical production will help make our country the world's manufacturing superpower,' says Chris Jahn, president and CEO of ACC. Advertisement ACC and its members are championing five main principles with the new administration: Drive predictable, transparent, fact-based policies that put sound science first and support responsible regulation. Foster domestic innovation that will lead to jobs, capital spending, and increased investment in research and development. Leverage chemical innovations to both protect our environment and bolster America's energy independence. Help safeguard our communities with Responsible Care®, the industry's commitment to the health, safety and security of their employees, the communities in which they operate, and the environment. Promote resilient supply chains, which are essential to keeping the economy running. Getty Images Chemistry by the numbers Advertisement Did you know that nearly all manufactured goods are impacted by the business of chemistry? This $633 billion industry is vital to groundbreaking products that make our lives and America healthier, safer and stronger. Supports nearly 25% of U.S. GDP Generates more than $32 billion in capital investment 554,000 skilled, good-paying jobs depend on chemistry Supports 4.1 million jobs in other industries The U.S. has cemented its place as the world's second-largest chemical producer and invests billions in R&D annually. Getty Images Advertisement How to unleash America's manufacturing dominance The current threat to U.S. competitiveness lies in the need for action to make critical improvements to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). ACC is urging Congress to make surgical tweaks to TSCA rather than completely overhauling it. The industry is focused on two precise actions to fix TSCA. One addresses delays in the New Chemicals Program by implementing a 90-day shot clock for EPA to complete new chemical reviews. This will hold the agency accountable and enforce the statutory deadline to review new chemicals coming to market. Currently 9 out of every 10 new chemicals undergoing TSCA review are backlogged in EPA's review process. The logjam of new chemicals waiting for EPA review is driving manufacturers overseas to introduce new chemistries. According to industry data, new chemical reviews in the U.S. can take up to six years or longer, compared to other nations where new chemicals approvals are completed in three to six months. The second fix to TSCA would provide much needed clarity by ensuring that existing chemical reviews be risk-based, apply the best available science and integrate relevant scientific information. This ensures that conclusions are based on a thorough and balanced evaluation of the available evidence for EPA regulatory decision making. Advertisement 'To the Trump Administration, you have the support of the U.S. chemical industry, and you have the support of the American people, to fix TSCA .' Chris Jahn, president & CEO, ACC Americans know chemistry is essential to how we live every day ACC recently released the results of a national, bipartisan survey on voters' opinions of the chemical industry's role in the economy, regulations, and EPA priorities. Conducted by Morning Consult, a national polling and data analytics firm, the results overwhelmingly show that Americans across the political spectrum recognize the urgent need for policymakers to strengthen TSCA to support chemical manufacturers' ability to develop advanced and sustainable chemistries, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental protection. The survey's key findings indicate that Americans recognize the chemical industry as essential to: Developing lifesaving medicines and medical devices (83%) U.S. energy production (81%) Technological innovation in the U.S. (79%) Consumer products (77%) The U.S.'s competitive edge over foreign countries (76%) 'The White House, EPA and Congress have the support of the American people to prioritize policies that grow U.S. chemical production so America can be the world's manufacturing superpower. The data speaks for itself: A majority of Americans support updating TSCA and want Congress to use its authority to make improvements. To the Trump Administration, you have the support of the U.S. chemical industry, and you have the support of the American people, to fix TSCA,' Jahn added. Getty Images Innovation and the administration Demand for chemistry is expected to grow, which is why ACC is already working with the Trump administration and Congress to expand domestic chemical production to meet the needs of the nation. Jahn emphasizes that 'We are not your grandfather's chemical industry' when discussing the potential perception issue with the current Congress. 'Our Responsible Care safety and environmental performance program sets us apart. Our member companies are safer and cleaner than ever before,' Jahn explained. 'ACC and its members have a positive story to tell when it comes to safety, performance, and welcome a smarter, more efficient approach to regulations. There is a tremendous opportunity to implement policies and regulations that can put the U.S. out front when it comes to competing with foreign adversaries.' When chemistry creates, America competes. Learn more here about how the American Chemistry Council is helping build a stronger, more affordable nation. For more insights on how American success relies on American chemistry, follow Chris on LinkedIn and @JahnChris on X.
