Government & Policy
Advanced Carbon Materials and Public Policy
ACC serves as the trusted technical advisor to governments, regulators, and policymakers on the strategic importance of engineered carbon materials.
Strategic Importance
Why Engineered Carbon Materials Matter
Critical Infrastructure
Advanced carbon materials are foundational to next-generation batteries, aerospace composites, semiconductor cooling, and defence applications. Supply chain security and domestic production capability are national strategic priorities.
Standards & Regulation
ACC leads the development of international standards for carbon material classification, safety, and performance. We advise regulatory bodies on nano-scale material safety, ESG frameworks, and certification systems.
Economic Competitiveness
Nations with strong advanced carbon material industries hold a decisive advantage in clean energy, defence manufacturing, and high-technology exports. ACC helps governments build and maintain that capability.
The Full Picture
The Engineered Carbon Materials Ecosystem
From raw material sources through processing methods to advanced carbon materials and end applications.
The above is for illustration purposes only and does not represent every possible data point.
Our Work
ACC Policy Focus Areas
Critical Materials Designation
Advocating for advanced carbon materials to be recognised as critical materials in national industrial strategies across the US, EU, and UK.
Nano Safety & Regulation
Providing technical guidance to regulators on the safe handling, classification, and lifecycle management of nano-scale carbon materials.
Standards Development
Leading and participating in ASTM, ISO, and IEC standards task forces for carbon material characterisation, testing, and certification.
Trade & Export Policy
Advising on export control frameworks, critical supply chain resilience, and trade policy as it relates to advanced carbon materials.
Defence & National Security
Supporting defence agencies with technical expertise on carbon material applications in hypersonics, EMI shielding, stealth, and thermal management.
Sustainability & ESG
Developing carbon material lifecycle standards, ESG certification frameworks, and guidance on carbon-negative manufacturing processes.
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ACC provides technical briefings for government departments, parliamentary committees, regulatory agencies, and multilateral institutions. Briefings are tailored to your policy agenda and delivered by ACC's technical leadership.
News & Updates
Latest Policy & Government News
A biochar facility in Viet Hong commune, Lao Cai province, halted operations after complaints about emissions. The facility seeks guidance to complete legal procedures and resume production.
Cnano will sell 51% of C-Nano Technology to Aether Materials for USD25.5 million as part of a phased restructuring of its US CNT business. The move aims to meet US Non-PFE ownership rules and preserve customers’ eligibility for clean-energy manufacturing tax credits.
The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $500 million to strengthen domestic processing and manufacturing of critical battery materials, aiming to reduce foreign supply chain reliance by 15% by 2030.
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