core values

Core Values

In everything we do, we are committed to the following core values:

Passion for Chemistry and the Global Chemistry Enterprise

We harness the power of chemistry and the chemical enterprise to provide solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. We promote the health of the chemical enterprise by supporting investments in education, training, entrepreneurship, research, advocacy, and innovation.

Focus on Members

We develop and deliver programs, products, services, and experiences and experiences that make ACS indispensable to the success of all members worldwide regardless of race, religion, country or ethnic origin, citizenship, language, political opinion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, and economic class in academe, industry, government, and other places. The Society promotes an environment that is supportive of all diverse groups in the interest of advancing science. Celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of ACS members is crucial to the Society’s member-value proposition.

Professionalism, Safety, and Ethics

We support and promote the safe, ethical, responsible, and sustainable practice of chemistry coupled with professional and inclusive behavior and technical competence. We recognize a responsibility to safeguard the health of the planet and the people who live on it, through chemical stewardship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR)

We embrace and promote diversity in all its forms, not only to create a more inclusive environment for the practice of chemistry, but also to provide fair and just outcomes for all to achieve their full potential. Inclusion of and respect for people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and ideas will lead to superior solutions to world challenges and advance chemistry as a global, multidisciplinary science.

Passion for Chemistry and the Global Chemistry Enterprise

Passion for Chemistry and the Global Chemistry Enterprise

We harness the power of chemistry and the chemical enterprise to provide solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. We promote the health of the chemical enterprise by supporting investments in education, training, entrepreneurship, research, advocacy, and innovation.

Focus on Members

Focus on Members

We develop and deliver programs, products, services, and experiences and experiences that make ACS indispensable to the success of all members worldwide regardless of race, religion, country or ethnic origin, citizenship, language, political opinion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, and economic class in academe, industry, government, and other places. The Society promotes an environment that is supportive of all diverse groups in the interest of advancing science. Celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of ACS members is crucial to the Society’s member-value proposition.

Professionalism, Safety, and Ethics

Professionalism, Safety, and Ethics

We support and promote the safe, ethical, responsible, and sustainable practice of chemistry coupled with professional and inclusive behavior and technical competence. We recognize a responsibility to safeguard the health of the planet and the people who live on it, through chemical stewardship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR)

We embrace and promote diversity in all its forms, not only to create a more inclusive environment for the practice of chemistry, but also to provide fair and just outcomes for all to achieve their full potential. Inclusion of and respect for people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and ideas will lead to superior solutions to world challenges and advance chemistry as a global, multidisciplinary science.