Essential2Georgia
- Georgia Chemistry is essential to the economy, producing over $13 Billion in product value
- Georgia Chemistry is essential to jobs, providing about 20,000 direct jobs with an average salary that exceeds $62,000.
- Georgia Chemistry is more than just a group of companies; it comprises people who want the same things their neighbors want—safe and clean communities, good schools, and a strong economy.
The chemistry industry has one of the best employee safety records of any industry
ACC member companies have committed to an 18% greenhouse gas reduction by 2012.
The American chemistry industry has created trade surpluses of $67 billion over the last 10 years.
The chemistry industry is investing $10 million to improve the understanding of the relationship between chemicals and the endocrine system, which controls and coordinates many of the basic human functions.
