ACS Policy Priority

Promote Science & Environmental Stewardship

Science can lead to better understanding of new solutions to many of society’s problems including environmental and health issues. In order to achieve this, the best science should be available to, and used by, government officials when making decisions. To achieve confidence in government decisions that depend upon science and technology, science must be considered in an open and responsible manner.

• Encourage environmental decisions that promote sustainable resource usage and waste prevention in an economically viable chemical enterprise.
• Encourage appropriate global harmonization of environmental, health, and safety initiatives to advance science and technology around the globe.
• Promote institutions and guidelines to assure that governments make appropriate and open use of scientific and technological information in making policy decisions.
• Promote the responsible use of science in regulations and environmental management.
• Assure appropriate, balanced used of voluntary and regulatory measures in achieving environmental, health, safety, and security goals.