Q&A WITH EMILY ARTHUN, CEO, AMERICAN COAL COUNCIL
Firstly, please could you introduce us to the American Coal Council?
Emily Arthun, CEO (EA): The American Coal Council (ACC) was founded in 1982 as a private industry trade group to promote the exports of Western US coal to the Pacific Rim, previously known as the Western Coal Export Council.
The ACC exclusively represents the collective and mutual interests of the entire coal industry. Its membership includes coal suppliers and consumers, energy traders, coal transportation companies, and support service firms.
We rebranded in 2024 with the establishment of the council’s five pillars, which are the building blocks required for the organization to solidify coal’s stake in an evolving global market. They include:
- Serving our members, stakeholders, and communities – Support the supply chain with relevant educational options to promote viability and engage with all constituents to build a prosperous future for the industry.
- Championing rigorous, full value chain support – Ensure sustainability along the entire ecosystem to encourage and guarantee progress in coal communities as they fight for sustainable, family-supportive employment.
- Promoting ongoing viability and sustainability – Foster responsible business methods via innovation while preserving the industry’s heritage by working in harmony with viable energy supply chains and local governments, achieving the industry’s potential.
- Advocating awareness, education, and policy – Advocate for the industry and build the supply chain via facts and data in the face of inaccuracies, while also collaborating to educate, promote, and preserve its place as a cornerstone of our nation’s economy and for the industry’s various stakeholders.
- Encouraging advancements, innovation, and cooperation – Build a future where coal maintains its integral role in a broad global economy, facilitate data-based solutions to issues, and invest in modern methods of production while inspiring continued innovation.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
“The reality is that many still do not fully understand the essential role coal plays in providing more than just energy. It is integral to meeting some of our most basic needs and it is time to ensure this message is heard”
Emily Arthun, CEO, American Coal Council
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
- Protecting the nation’s coal supply chain.
- Ensuring safe and accessible transportation for coal production.
- Focusing on the affordability and reliability of the electric grid.
- Promoting and developing the coal workforce.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
“There is a growing recognition that affordable, reliable energy is critical for the well-being of our communities and nation”
Emily Arthun, CEO, American Coal Council
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
We must clearly communicate the importance of coal and its role in securing our nation’s future. Celebrate this amazing industry by telling everyone how proud you are to be part of coal.
