FT. LAUDERDALE, FL -- At its 2025 Responsible Care and Sustainability Conference, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored chemical industry leaders with its 2025 Responsible Care and Sustainability Leadership Awards. These awards recognize the people, initiatives, and organizations that have achieved exceptional performance in driving safety and sustainability to help protect and support employees, facilities, and communities.   

"The companies and individuals recognized today exemplify the very best of our industry, dedicated to innovation, environmental stewardship, and the highest standards of safety," said Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council. "We are proud to honor their achievements and celebrate the impact they are making on our industry and within their communities."

2025 Responsible Care Member Company of the Year
The Responsible Care Company of the Year award recognizes outstanding leadership and performance in environmental, health, and safety stewardship and dedication to continual improvement. This year's recipients are:

ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company (Large Company Category)

MEGlobal Americas Inc. (Small Company Category)

2025 Responsible Care Partner Company of the Year
The Responsible Care Partner Company of the Year award recognizes the superb performance and safety record of companies involved with the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal and/or sales and marketing of chemicals. This year's recipients are:

Leschaco, Inc.

Material Logistics & Services, LLC/Division of WSI

Quality Carriers, Inc.

2025 Responsible Care Initiative of the Year
The Responsible Care Initiative of the Year award recognizes ACC member and Responsible Care Partner companies that have implemented a specific program or activity that demonstrates leadership in employee health and safety, security, or environmental protection.

This year's recipients are:

MEGlobal Americas Inc. (Member, Small Size Company Category)
Jetty Park Playground

Kuraray America Inc. (Member, Medium Size Company Category)
KuraSafe: Building a Culture of Responsibility in Workplace Safety

Total Quality Logistics (Responsible Care Partner Company Category)
Alternative Fuel Map

2025 Sustainable Leadership Award Winners
The Sustainability Leadership Awards recognize innovative products, technologies and initiatives that help advance sustainability within individual companies and for the benefit of society. ACC recognized 2025 Sustainability Leadership Award winners in the following sustainability categories.

Sustainable Chemistry Innovation & Transparency Award
Clariant, Dynamic Portfolio Value Program

Environmental Protection Award
Arkema, Kynar Aquatec® PVDF Waterborne Low VOC Protective Coatings

Circularity Award
Occidental Chemical Corporation, LaPorte Cl2 Recovery Initiative

Social Responsibility & Community Engagement Award
Indorama Ventures – Indovinya, Enhancing STEAM Education and Sustainability through Fish-O-Rama

External Collaborator Award
JLR and Adient, nominated by Dow, RENUVA Adient Front Seat Cushion

"Innovation, safety, and sustainability are at the core of our industry's commitment to progress," said Mitch Toomey, Vice President, Responsible Care and Sustainability at ACC. "The companies and employees that we recognize today have demonstrated exceptional leadership and a forward-thinking approach to protecting people and the environment."

Additional recognition of employees, Partners and environmental and safety certificates
Responsible Care also recognized the following employees, product safety innovations, and sustainability leadership as well as awards for advancing employee safety, minimizing waste, and enhancing energy efficiency:

Employee of the Year (Member): Paul Phillips, PSM Manager for the Americas, Nouryon

Employee of the Year (Partner): Paul Glenn, Chief of Staff, Third Coast

Partner Sustainability Award:

Highway Transport Logistics, Inc.

WTS, Inc.

Huntsman Corporation (Member)

Methanex Corporation (Member)

Trinity Industries, Inc. (Partner)

    AI and Digitalization Awards

Afton Chemical Corporation (Member)

Dow (Member)

Milliken Chemical, a Division of Milliken & Co. (Member)

Additional Recognition:

Facility Safety Awards: 48 ACC member companies and 8 Responsible Care Partners

Energy Efficiency Awards: 21 projects from 10 ACC member companies; 7 projects received Exceptional Merit recognition.

Waste Management and Water Stewardship Awards: 15 projects from 6 ACC member companies