- Persistent inflation.
- Competition overseas.
- Dramatic increase in regulations at home (compliance costs estimated at $4 billion annually).
- Regulatory overload threatening to offshore jobs, production, and supply chains.
American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 565 Mt CO2e/year (business as usual) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Significant reduction in total toxic releases and air emissions of principal pollutants since the 1980s, even as chemical production increased.
- Significant energy efficiency gains since the 1970s, with fuel and power energy consumed per unit of output halved compared to 1974.
- Reduction in GHG emissions per unit of output since 1990.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S)SustainabilityClimate ChangeResponsible Care®