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
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.
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Events
- International48th Annual India Ideas SummitTuesday, June 1309:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Small BusinessCO— Strategy Studio: Doing Business with Big BusinessesThursday, June 2212:00 PM EDT - 12:30 PM EDTLearn More
- Security and Resilience12th Annual Building Resilience ConferenceWednesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 2708:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
Latest Content
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.
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.