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
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- 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
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The U.S. Chamber recently held its GreenTech Business Mission to the United Arab Emirates ahead of COP28 in November. Here's what businesses should know.
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- Security and Resilience13th Annual Building Resilience ConferenceWednesday, May 15 - Friday, May 1708:00 AM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
- InternationalU.S.-Kenya Business ForumFriday, May 2408:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTLearn More
- Environment and Sustainability2024 Sustainability and Circular Economy SummitTuesday, June 0408:30 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDTLearn More
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This Coalition letter was sent Sen. Brian Schatz as well as to the Members of the House Committee on Financial Services and Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, supporting S. 2301, the "Reforming Disaster Recovery Act."
This Hill letter was sent to the members of the United States Senate, supporting an amendment to S. 2657, the “American Energy Innovation Act,” relating to the phase-out of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide the following comments on the Lead and Copper Proposed Rule. We recognize that any level of exposure to lead can be detrimental, especially to the development of young children. Inventorying and addressing lead lines are complex tasks for communities, companies, and families as they grapple with public health, environmental, and funding challenges. We present the following key issues for consideration:
This Coalition letter was sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, urging consideration of H.R. 3779, the "Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019," under suspension of the rules.
This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on water policy priorities for 2020.
Comments on the Draft Compliance Guide for Imported Articles Containing Surfacing Coatings Subject to Long-Chain PFAS Significant New Use Rule under TSCA.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources, opposing H.R. 5552, the "Migratory Bird Protection Act."
This Hill letter was sent to Representative Paul Tonko, supporting H.R. 5544, the "American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act of 2019."
“If America is to meet its growing challenges on infrastructure, energy and the environment, then we must modernize the 40-year old NEPA process. In many cases, it takes far longer to obtain a permit than it actually takes to build one of these critical projects, and that should not be acceptable."
Today U.S. Chamber CEO Thomas J. Donohue cautioned that the United States must continue to engage on the world stage or risk being left behind in his annual State of American Business Address.