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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 collaboration and enhance safety and sustainability in the chemical supply chain, from manufacture to distribution. ACD and ACC recognize the value of their respective performance programs, ACD Responsible Distribution™ and ACC Responsible Care®, in advancing these shared objectives.
The memorandum recognizes the complementary nature of each organization, their respective performance programs, and their members’ critical roles in the chemical supply chain. Through the MOU, ACD and ACC pledge to work together to promote excellent performance, recruit unaffiliated organizations, and support public policy efforts to benefit the entire chemical industry.
Since 1991, ACD Responsible Distribution™ has been a trusted, comprehensive set of environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability standards within the chemical distribution industry. This comprehensive framework demands continuous improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal. To learn more, click here.
Launched in the U.S. in 1988, ACC’s Responsible Care® program drives continual improvement and supports innovation in products and processes in manufacturing and throughout the supply chain. A mandate of ACC membership, Responsible Care® companies track and transparently report performance metrics, holding ourselves accountable to employees, stakeholders, and community members.
ACD and ACC have a longstanding collaborative relationship, working together on many projects, including their upcoming golf tournament, Swings for STEM, which will raise money for the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). For more information on the tournament, read here.
Read the full Memorandum of Understanding.
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) partners with our more than 400 chemical distribution industry members to provide the education, connection, standards, and advocacy they need to responsibly move the essential products our world depends on. As leaders in the $27B+ chemical distribution industry, ACD member companies commit to the highest standards in quality, safety, sustainability, and performance through ACD Responsible Distribution™. For more information, visit www.acd-chem.com.
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.
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