Environment and Sustainability
Businesses are invested in America’s communities, and a clean, healthy environment is critical for quality of life and economic strength in every community. Companies across industries have undertaken sustainability initiatives to improve their operations and reduce their environmental footprint, utilizing new technology and seeking efficiency.
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- Resilience Should Be on the Climate AgendaInvestments, policies, and programs focused on resilience and pre-disaster mitigation offer an opportunity for a more comprehensive and strategic approach to safeguarding communities across the nation.Learn More
- 4 Climate Innovations Led By BusinessBusinesses are investing in blue hydrogen, direct air capture, and other climate technologies to build a more sustainable future.Learn More
- Reducing Methane Emissions Through Smart Policy ChangesHere’s how policymakers are taking action to reduce methane emissions for a positive impact on the environment and the economy.Learn More
Climate Change: The Path Forward
A challenge of this magnitude requires collaboration, not confrontation, to advance the best ideas and policies. Together, we can forge solutions that improve our environment and grow our economy—leaving the world better for generations to come. We stand with every American seeking a cleaner, stronger environment—for today and tomorrow.
Our Work
We promote voluntary, flexible—not one-size-fits-all or prescriptive—policy solutions that will unleash business innovation and economic and environmental progress. We also push for federal investments in research and development, infrastructure modernization, smart technologies, and export initiatives that support continued business leadership and sustainable growth.
Chamber OnDemand
As climate challenges continue to shape the way companies innovate, the hydrogen economy has grown and has proven to be a viable source of energy.
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Events
- InternationalU.S.-Ukraine Partnership ForumThursday, April 1308:30 AM EDT - 04:45 PM EDTLearn More
- Security and Resilience12th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships ConferenceWednesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 2708:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
- InfrastructureGlobal Aerospace Summit: Innovating the Skies, Connecting the WorldTuesday, September 12 - Wednesday, September 1309:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
This coalition letter and summary were sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on resilience priorities.
This Comment letter was transmitted to the Enviromental Protection Agency and Department of Justice, on the agencies' approaches to resolution of liability issues under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to Members of the United States Senate supporting the Congressional Review Act resolution to undo the 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to Members of the House of Representatives supporting the Congressional Review Act resolution to undo the 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources, on a leglsiative package entitled H.R. 1335, the “Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of (TAPP) American Resources Act,” which will be considered during the Committee's markup.
This letter for the record was sent to Members of the House Committee on Small Business on the rule that defines "waters of the United States" (WOTUS).
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources, on the “Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023."
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the nomination of Joseph Goffman to serve as Associate Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Committee's Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, supporting four bills dealing with critical infrastructure and detailing Chamber concerns about a fifth, H.R. 1160, the “Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act."
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the Chamber’s Water Policy Priorities for 2023.