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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- 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
- The Future of Alternative Vehicles and Fuel SourcesIndustry experts talk about alternative energy sources, including their expertise on alternative vehicles and fuels.Learn More
- The Biggest Winner in the Senate's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill May Be Our ClimateThe infrastructure bill provides for a roughly $100 billion total investment in climate, energy, and sustainability programs.Learn More
4 Takeaways from the UN COP26 Climate Conference
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A focus on nuclear energy, methane, and other key issues for business leaders to know about following the UN COP26 Climate Conference.
Our Work
The U.S. Chamber convenes companies and stakeholders to share best practices and discuss policy and regulatory solutions that will enable the business community to continue to make advances in sustainability. 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. We are engaged on a range of topics critical to ensuring a safe and sustainable future in our society, including climate and carbon markets, digital and smart solutions, precision agriculture and nature-based solutions, public- recycling and waste management, resilient infrastructure, rural development, and water.
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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Latest Content
- Sep 23, 2021Industry Associations Applaud EPA's HFC Allocation Rule The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy, American Chemistry Council, and National Association of Manufacturers issued the following statement today in response to EPA's announced HFC Allocation Rule.
- Sep 23, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on a Hearing on Voluntary Carbon Markets This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Agriculture, on a hearing entitled, "Voluntary Carbon Markets in Agriculture and Forestry." This letter also reiterates our support for S. 1251, the "Growing Climate Solutions Act."
- Sep 22, 2021U.S. Chamber Expert Endorsement for EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Assessments U.S. Chamber letter endorsing Dr. Janet Anderson and Dr. Jennifer Seed to serve as scientific experts for the upcoming Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessments.
- Sep 21, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on the FY22 NDAA This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- Sep 21, 2021Coalition Letter on PFAS Provisions in FY22 NDAA This coalition letter was sent to members of the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to the provisions of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 that would circumvent the existing regulatory process for PFAS.
- Sep 14, 2021Coalition Letter on Western Water Provisions in Bipartisan Infrastructure Package This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the House of Representatives on Western water provisions of the bipartisan infrastructure package.
- Sep 10, 2021U.S. Chamber Calls on Administration to Review Water Rule Decision Chuck Chaitovitz, Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Sustainability at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding next steps on the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
- Aug 25, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter Requesting Extension of Comment Period for Recommendations on the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule" The U.S. Chamber of Commerce requests that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers grant at least a 60-day extension of the period for receiving written recommendations about your plans to consider revising the rule “The Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of “Waters of the United States” (the “NWPR”).
- Aug 10, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on H.R. 1884, the “Save Oak Flat Act” This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House of Representatives opposing H.R. 1884, the “Save Oak Flat Act.” This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.
- Aug 03, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee on FY22 Energy and Water Appropriations This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on Fiscal Year 2022 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation.