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
On climate change, inaction is simply not an option.
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.
How America Can Support and Grow the 'Hydrogen Economy'
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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
- WorkforcePath Forward: Working Through Remote Work Part 2Wednesday, February 0802:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM ESTLearn More
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion13th Annual International Women’s Day ForumMonday, March 06 - Tuesday, March 0708:00 AM EST - 06:00 PM ESTLearn More
- InternationalAACCLA's Outlook on the Americas ConferenceTuesday, March 07 - Wednesday, March 0812:00 AM EST - 12:00 AM ESTLearn More
Latest Content
Marty Durbin, Senior Vice President of Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today regarding EPA’s final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
Women Taking the Lead highlights female leaders in the business community. In December, we highlight the importance of women in business and trade in a conversation with Penny Naas, President for International Public Affairs and Sustainability for UPS.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, supporting reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
This letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on legislative priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
This Coalition Letter was sent to Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member McMorris Rodgers supporting H.R. 8059, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and H.R. 8183, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
