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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.

FPL Group's Efforts to Promote Sustainability

An overview of what FPL Group, Inc. is doing to promote sustainability. This video is part of a series released on Earth Day 2009 in conjunction with Business Roundtables Enhancing Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future: 2009 Progress Report. In this report, 77 CEOs from leading U.S. companies reported on their personal and corporate commitments to sustainable business practices. Business Roundtable member companies represent virtually every sector of the economy, with more than $5 trillion in annual revenues and nearly 10 million employees.

ITT CEO Steve Loranger on Sustainability

Business Roundtable member and Chairman, President and CEO of ITT Corporation, Steven R. Loranger, discusses what his company is doing to promote sustainability. This video is part of a series released on Earth Day 2009 in conjunction with Business Roundtables Enhancing Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future: 2009 Progress Report. In this report, 77 CEOs from leading U.S. companies reported on their personal and corporate commitments to sustainable business practices.

Motorola's Efforts to Promote Sustainability

An overview of what Motorola, Inc. is doing to promote sustainability. This video is part of a series released on Earth Day 2009 in conjunction with Business Roundtables Enhancing Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future: 2009 Progress Report. In this report, 77 CEOs from leading U.S. companies reported on their personal and corporate commitments to sustainable business practices. Business Roundtable member companies represent virtually every sector of the economy, with more than $5 trillion in annual revenues and nearly 10 million employees.

Castellani Letter to Congress Re: Budget Resolution

The budget resolution under consideration proposes to implement major new policies which if implemented as proposed would seriously damage our nation’s ability to recover from the recession and impair our international competitiveness in the future.

We Can Solve America's Sustainability Challenges Together: President Obama's Remarks to Business Roundtable

On March 12, President Obama spoke with Business Roundtable's members - dozens of chief executives of America’s top companies – at their quarterly meeting in Washington.

Harold McGraw III's Remarks at the National Press Club Newsmaker Event

Thank you, Mark, for those kind words.

And my special thanks to you and your distinguished colleagues for providing me the opportunity to speak at this prestigious venue.

As Mark mentioned, today I’m here in my capacity as Chairman of Business Roundtable. We’re an association of the nation’s CEOs, and we, like all Americans, have come together – Democrats and Republicans – to help find an urgent solution to this financial and economic crisis that is like no other before.

Effective Leadership on the World Stage: CEO Memos to Congress

The U.S. economy today drives world growth, innovation and prosperity. And as recent events reinforce, the health of the U.S. economy is inextricably linked to the economic health of the rest of the world. If America is not doing well, the rest of the world is affected.

Getting More For Less: Efficiency At Home And Work

The current economic downturn has us all looking for ways to cut back. In most cases, this means giving things up – that morning latte, the season’s hot new boots, a much-needed vacation

Toward a More Sustainable 2009

With New Year’s just around the corner, it’s time to make resolutions for the coming 12 months. Many of us have pledged the old clichés year after year: dieting, saving money or quitting smoking.

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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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