The American Chemical Society (ACS) has unveiled its new strategic plan for 2025-2029, reaffirming its commitment to advancing chemistry and supporting a global scientific community. Approved by the ACS Board of Directors in December 2024, the plan outlines a bold vision of improving lives through the transformative power of chemistry.
The strategic plan emphasizes a world built on science and is underpinned by the organization’s mission to advance scientific knowledge, empower an interconnected global community, and uphold scientific integrity. Chemistry remains central to the plan, driving innovation and solutions to global challenges.
One of the plan’s cornerstone features is the integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) principles. ACS has woven DEIR into every aspect of the strategy, demonstrating its long-standing dedication to fostering accessibility, equity, and a sense of belonging within the scientific community. The plan also aligns with ACS’ core values of lifelong learning and inclusion, ensuring that these principles shape its initiatives and goals.
The ACS Strategic Plan 2025-2029 reaffirms the organization’s role as a leader in promoting the power of chemistry to solve pressing global issues while building a connected and equitable scientific future.
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