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Access to reliable, affordable energy undergirds U.S. national and economic security, and a clean, healthy environment is essential for economic prosperity now and for future generations. Business Roundtable supports policies that capitalize on America’s strengths in technology and energy diversity to maximize U.S. energy options and preserve environmental quality. The business community has a special obligation to step forward and help build an environmentally and economically sustainable future.

Meritor Chairman, President and CEO Chip McClure

Meritor set a goal of sending zero products to landfill, and three of its facilities have already achieved that, and is a proud supporter of the Environmental Protection Agency's 'Green Miles Program,' which strives to deliver more goods while driving less miles.

Norfolk Southern Chairman, President and CEO Wick Moorman

Lowering locomotive fuel burns and increasing energy efficiency of railroad facilities are just two of Norfolk Southern's sustainable business practices. It has also preserved a bird sanctuary in South Carolina and joined a partnership to reforest part of the Mississippi Valley.

PG&E Chairman, President and CEO Tony Earley

Sustainability goes beyond the environment at PG&E; it's the environment, economics and community. Reinvesting in its utility system and providing customers affordable, long-term products make for a sustainable business model.

Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Paul Jacobs

Sustainability is part of Qualcomm's inventive spirit and operations worldwide that make transportation more efficient, energy systems more reliable and health care more affordable. Its five LEED Certified facilities and energy-efficient data servers are just a few examples of company achievements.

Steelcase President and CEO Jim Hackett

Steelcase is building on its environmental successes and setting a goal of cutting its global environmental footprint by 25 percent by 2020.

Honeywell Chairman and CEO, and Chair of BRT's Energy and Environment Committee Dave Cote

Honeywell has a strong commitment to energy efficiency with almost half of its product portfolio linked to energy efficiency, and this year will begin implementing water conservation projects in areas experiencing water stress.

AEP President and CEO Nick Akins on Sustainability

American Electric Power is meeting its customers' energy needs while transitioning to a cleaner-energy economy, and taking full advantage of the nation's indigenous resources in an environmentally responsible way.

Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman

Caterpillar's commitment to remanufacturing has a positive impact on the environment through processes that keep metal waste out of landfills by remaking products and selling them new.

Keystone: First Step to an Energy Strategy

Your March 27 editorial, "The Keystone Converts," notes the emergence of a bipartisan consensus on approving the Keystone XL pipeline extension that will deliver an estimated 700,000 barrels a day of new North American oil supplies to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries.

The power of natural gas

All across the United States, natural gas is proving to be fuel for economic growth.

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Committee Priorities

Electricity Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Secure, reliable electricity supplies undergird U.S. economic growth and job creation and the electric power industry plays a key role in safeguarding the environment. Federal and state policies must encourage electricity generators to make full use of America’s diverse portfolio of energy resources to meet U.S. energy needs while ensuring positive environmental outcomes. Policymakers should continue to support efforts by the Department of Energy and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to accelerate and coordinate the development of smart grid standards in order to maintain continued U.S. leadership in smart grid technologies.

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Traditional Energy Production

Oil, coal and natural gas supply more than 80 percent of U.S. energy needs and are vital to U.S. prosperity and economic competitiveness. Improvements in production and power generation methods are helping to reduce the environmental footprint of these energy resources. U.S. policy should expand access, remove barriers to increased production and encourage a smarter approach to energy and environmental regulation.

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Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of a successful energy policy. It can boost economic growth by decreasing energy costs while increasing productivity.

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Renewable Energy

Harnessing America’s abundant renewable energy resources in a cost-effective manner diversifies U.S. energy supplies, enhances U.S. energy security and advances environmental stewardship.

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Climate Change

Because the consequences of global warming for society and ecosystems are potentially serious and far-reaching, Business Roundtable believes that steps to address the risks of such warming are prudent and supports collective actions that will lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on a global basis.

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Smart Energy & Environmental Regulation

Energy and environmental regulations, which are necessary to protect human health and the environment, should be based on sound science, undergo thorough net cost-benefit analysis, and take into consideration the net cumulative impact these regulations have on energy costs, economic growth and job creation.

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Sustainability

Business Roundtable CEOs are committed to making life better in the communities in which their companies operate, while also creating greater prosperity by driving economic growth and job creation. Each year, Roundtable CEOs reaffirm their commitment to sustainability in a unique report and accompanying video testimonials that detail how America’s business leaders are driving effective environmental efforts and promoting sustainable business practices.

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