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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- Intellectual Property19th Annual USPTO IP Attaché RoundtableTuesday, December 0908:30 AM EST - 11:00 AM ESTJW Marriott Washington DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004Learn More
- Security and ResilienceDisaster Resilience Forum: Beyond the PayoffWednesday, December 1008:30 AM EST - 10:30 AM ESTCharleston Marriott, Charleston, South CarolinaLearn More
- Security and ResilienceInflation, global growth challenges and the middle marketWednesday, December 1001:00 PM EST - 01:45 PM ESTVirtualLearn More
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- $1 spent on climate resilience = $13 in economic savings, damages, and cleanup costsBuilding smart, modern, and resilient infrastructure that withstand disasters is a top policy priority.With the severity and costs of natural disasters growing, it's essential for governments, businesses, and households to invest in disaster resilience for communities to prosper and be better protected.A new economic study finds every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impact.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and our coalition of companies and trade associations appreciate the opportunity to comment on the EU Universal PFAS restriction proposal published February 7, 2023.Coalition comments on the recommendations set forth in a February 1, 2024, General Services Administration (“GSA”) Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (“GAP FAC”) report and letter regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl (“PFAS”) substances.This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the House and Senate committees on Appropriations, on funding for several water infrastructure programs authorized in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, on funding for the FY25 Border Water Infrastructure Program.
