Today, the American Chemical Society (ACS) announces its new strategic plan. The ACS Strategic Plan 2025-2029 captures the dynamic nature of the organization by focusing on supporting a global community.
“ACS is a vibrant and visionary society that has been the epicenter for chemical science professionals for nearly 150 years,” says ACS Board of Directors Chair and Director-at-Large Wayne E. Jones Jr. “Our new plan captures that energy and positions the organization to continue to play an important and impactful role moving forward.”
Approved by the ACS Board of Directors in December 2024, the new strategic plan is guided by its commitment to improve all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Its vision of a world built on science — and its mission to advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity — further defines the path forward for the organization. Running throughout the ACS Strategic Plan is support for sciences broadly, with chemistry at the cornerstone.
The new strategic plan also builds on ACS’ long journey in diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR). Now, DEIR principles are embedded throughout the plan. These principles are also demonstrated through ACS’ commitment and core values of lifelong learning and inclusion and belonging, while its goals incorporate aspects of accessibility, equity and belonging.
