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
- Jun 23, 2021U.S. Chamber Key Vote Letter on S. 1251, "Growing Climate Solutions Act" This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate supporting S. 1251, the "Growing Climate Solutions Act."
- Jun 22, 2021Coalition Letter on the STORM Act This Coalition letter supporting full funding of $100 million for FY 2022 appropriations for the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act of 2020 was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
- Jun 16, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter to the Senate on the Nomination of Radhika Fox to be Assistant Administrator of the EPA's Office of Water This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, on the Nomination of Radhika Fox to be Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Water.
- Jun 15, 2021Coalition Letter on H.R. 2467, "PFAS Action Act" This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce opposing H.R. 2467, the "PFAS Action Act."
- Jun 09, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on Nishida Nomination for EPA This Hill letter was sent to members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the nomination of Jane Nishida to be Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs at the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Jun 08, 2021Coalition Letter on Resilience Provisions in STRA Act of 2021 This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on resilience provisions in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (STRA) of 2021.
- Jun 03, 2021Chuck Chaitovitz Testimony before the EPA on the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act Allocation Rule Chuck Chaitovitz's testimony before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing on the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act Allocation Rule.
- May 26, 2021U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Sustainable Plastics Initiative The effort is designed to help businesses identify sustainable paths to plastics use and harness the full potential of plastics innovation
- May 21, 2021U.S. Chamber Praises Publication of HFC Phasedown Rule Marty Durbin, president of the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement today regarding the publication of regulations to implement provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020:
- May 18, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on the Nomination of Dr. Michal Freedhoff to be Assistant Administrator of the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, supporting the Nomination of Dr. Michal Freedhoff to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.