Charter
To coordinate the ethics-related activities of the Society, serve as an educational resource and clearinghouse, but not as an adjudication body, for ACS members seeking guidance on ethics issues; raise awareness of ethics issues through meeting programming and columns/editorials; review recognition opportunities for acknowledging ethical behavior; and to develop and oversee such other ethics-related activities as will serve ACS members and promote the Society’s standards of ethical conduct within the profession of chemistry and its related disciplines.
Vision
Enabling Trust, Honesty, and Integrity for Chemistry and Society.
Mission
Promoting professional conduct through awareness, education, and recognition.
Goals
Awareness. Enhance awareness of the ETHX committee and the importance of responsible practice via outreach to the chemistry enterprise.
Education. Develop and implement educational resources and content pertaining to professional conduct.
Engagement. Develop and promote events and programming that engage and inform members in professional conduct.
The History of the Committee on Ethics
Interview with Neil Jespersen about the formation of the Committee on Ethics (2024, PDF)
Compilation of official reports of the Committee on Ethics 2006-2021 (30 pages, PDF)
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about the work of the Committee on Ethics, contact us at: ethics@acs.org for the ACS staff liaison
Follow the Committee on Ethics on LinkedIn
What should I do if I suspect publication misconduct? Read here
Formal complaints about violations of The Chemical Professional’s Code of Conduct should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary and General Counsel (email: secretary@acs.org)