Government & Policy
ACC serves as the trusted technical advisor to governments, regulators, and policymakers on the strategic importance of engineered carbon materials.
Strategic Importance
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.
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.
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
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
Advocating for advanced carbon materials to be recognised as critical materials in national industrial strategies across the US, EU, and UK.
Providing technical guidance to regulators on the safe handling, classification, and lifecycle management of nano-scale carbon materials.
Leading and participating in ASTM, ISO, and IEC standards task forces for carbon material characterisation, testing, and certification.
Advising on export control frameworks, critical supply chain resilience, and trade policy as it relates to advanced carbon materials.
Supporting defence agencies with technical expertise on carbon material applications in hypersonics, EMI shielding, stealth, and thermal management.
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
The Advanced Carbons Council calls for a U.S. carbon materials innovation platform focused on standards, testing and buyer qualification. The paper links engineered-carbon supply chains to manufacturing, energy, defense and AI infrastructure. Serves as a model for governments world-wide.
LS-L&F Battery Solution is testing precursor materials using LS MnM's metal sulfates. If successful, commercial production could start in Q4, with a 40,000-ton annual capacity.
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.
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