Committee on Ethics

What We Do

Mission

To provide and promote resources and activities that educate, guide, and recognize chemists in ethical decision-making.

Goals

• Develop and disseminate five educational projects for use by local sections.
• Develop collaborative programming on ethics with other groups, both inside and outside of ACS.
• Increase the members’ recognition of ethics in their careers and its impact on society.

Vision

• Leading a culture of ethics in chemistry.

Who We Are

The Committee on Ethics promotes and supports high standards of ethical conduct and integrity in the community of chemistry and related disciplines for the benefit of science and society.