World Corrosion Organization

The WCO is a non-profit charitable organization based in New York and is a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the United Nations (UN). Our mission is to promote education and best practices in corrosion control for the socio-economic benefit of society, preservation of resources, and protection of the environment. The WCO has members from around the world in two categories: General Members (national not-for-profit organizations) and Affiliate Members (governmental organizations, industrial enterprises, or other profit-oriented organizations). WCO members commit to a code of honor to secure the highest level of corrosion control and prevention in order to avoid harming humankind, ecology, and economy by the effects of corrosion. Our objectives are as follows: 1. To communicate how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals can be advanced through best practice in corrosion protection 2. To enhance public awareness of the importance of corrosion control via the annual Corrosion Awareness Day (April 24) and other activities 3. To facilitate influencing of policy makers with respect to consideration of sustainable use of materials in a circular economy