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At ACI, we strive to stay at the forefront of sustainability leadership while doing everything we can to assist those companies just starting out on their sustainability journeys.
What Sustainability Means to Us
In support of ACI’s purpose to advance the health and quality of life of people and protect our planet, we believe it is necessary to strive for a vibrant and sustainable future…
February 8, 2019
Understanding and improving the environmental performance of the industry is a key priority for the American Cleaning Institute. As an essential step to reaching this goal, ACI began tracking industry-wide data on member facility operations in 2009 and reported results publicly in our first biennial Sustainability Report in 2011. Since then, ACI has published five reports showcasing our industry work in sustainability and continues to showcase the important sustainability work being done by the…
February 4, 2019
Attend PAC Events
Join member companies in sharing the industry perspective with elected officials at the ACI Annual Meeting PAC Event.
PAC Events Continue Virtually
ACI PAC has gone virtual due to limitations on in-person events during the ongoing pandemic, including a recent reception for Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) cohosted with the ACI PAC by the HCPPAC and Scent PAC as well as a visit with Sen.…
December 5, 2018
The Cold Water Saves Initiative educates about the benefits of cold water washing, a sustainable action that greatly benefits the environment with little effort on the individual’s part.
What's in it for me?
Save energy.
Save your clothes.
Save the planet.
About 90% of the energy the washing machine uses goes towards heating the water. According to the Sierra Club, every household that switches to cold water washing could eliminate about 1,600 pounds of…
December 6, 2018
We have a collective responsibility to support multi-stakeholder initiatives that contribute to sustainable business success and a better future for everyone.
Goal: Contribute positively to our shared future through supporting the UN SDGs.
What Are the SDGs
Created in 2015, the UN SDGs bring together government sectors, civil…
August 27, 2019
ACI Sustainability Goal: Value nature by working to eliminate waste and advancing water stewardship.
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August 27, 2019
ACI Sustainability Goal: Increase transparency to provide people with the information they need to make informed decisions.
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August 27, 2019
Here at ACI, we have challenged our members to align their corporate climate strategy and targets with the 1.5°C ambition, which strives to reach net-zero global emissions by 2050. Across the cleaning products industry, companies are taking bold action to limit the global average temperature rise to less than 1.5°C.
Surface active agents, or surfactants, are an important component of laundry and dish detergents because they loosen and remove dirt from the surface. They also contribute to the…
April 28, 2022
Cleaning Products
Raghu Vamshi1, Brenna Kent, Kathleen McDonough2, Susan A. Csiszar, Ryan Heisler, Kathleen Stanton
2021
December 1, 2021