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
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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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- InternationalU.S.-Kenya Business ForumFriday, May 2408:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTLearn More
- FinanceU.S. Public Company Audits: A Rapidly Changing LandscapeTuesday, May 2809:00 AM EDT - 10:00 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 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.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, supporting reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
This letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on legislative priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress.
This Coalition Letter was sent to Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member McMorris Rodgers supporting H.R. 8059, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and H.R. 8183, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, supporting ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.