American Chemical Council Leaders Discuss Environmental Contributions

WASHINGTON, DC — Chris Jahn, the president and CEO of the American Chemical Council (ACC), recently highlighted how over 150 manufacturers in the group are actively contributing to a cleaner future, largely without government mandates regarding environmental health and safety standards.

During a policy event on Monday morning, Jahn answered questions from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle about the chemical industry’s green initiatives.

“First and foremost, it’s the products we make that help create a cleaner future, but it’s also the way we make them,” Jahn noted.

The ACC comprises more than 150 manufacturers that produce various chemical products integral to daily life. Jahn emphasized, “America’s success depends on American chemistry.”

He mentioned that examples of eco-friendly offerings from member organizations include innovations in hydrogen and nuclear power.

“It may be hard to believe, but for that, we need chemistry. The products our members produce make these clean technologies possible. Simultaneously, the manufacturing processes have seen significant improvements over the years,” he added.

All ACC members are required to participate in the Responsible Care program, which mandates third-party audits of their environmental health, safety, and security protocols, according to Jahn.

“We introduced this Responsible Care program, which requires our members to undergo third-party audits on their environmental health, safety, and security measures. We collect and publish their performance metrics—not because of government orders, but because it’s the right thing to do. I can assure you that our industry is cleaner and safer than ever before,” he stated.

While the ACC adheres to government regulations, Jahn remarked that the current EPA under the Trump administration has been quicker than the Biden administration in approving chemicals beneficial to the public while ensuring safety.

“This isn’t your grandpa’s chemical industry, and we’re committed to ongoing improvement,” Jahn told the audience in Washington, D.C. “How we do it is crucial, but what we do matters equally.”