More than 700 million people still live in extreme poverty and struggle to fulfill the most basic needs like health, education, and access to water and sanitation. ICCA is committed to helping end poverty and prevent human exposure to hazardous substances.

Through Responsible Care® and the Global Product Strategy, ICCA is committed to advancing safe handling and use of chemicals in our own operations and throughout the supply chain.

Over 20 million people around the globe are employed directly or indirectly by the chemical industry; more than 96 percent of all manufactured goods are touched by chemistry.

Once deadly diseases have been eradicated through advances in chemistry. Medical breakthroughs and innovative technologies enable people to live longer, healthier lives.

Technologies made possible by chemistry enable water conservation and reuse, and the transformation of contaminated water into clean, safe drinking water.

By helping to enhance product stewardship activities around the world, the industry continues to create capacity for innovation and economic growth in the countries that need them most.