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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.

"SEE"ing Change Video Highlights

S.E.E. Change is a major sustainable growth initiative that demonstrates how business and economic growth are compatible with strong commitments to society and the environment.  Business Roundtable companies are embracing strategies and projects that promote Social responsibility, improve the Environment and grow the Economy — now and for future generations.  S.E.E. Change includes a focused effort on improving the quality, quantity and availability of water — Water Brief For Business (WBFB).  To help companies measure and report performance, S.E.E.

Time for Recalibration

We separate whites and colors when doing laundry. We store frozen food in the freezer and everything else in the pantry or refrigerator.

Sustaining Growth – In More Ways Than One

Rewind the clock to September 2005, and you would see that the term "sustainable growth" carried a very different meaning than it does today. Many businesses struggled with how to incorporate sustainability into their operations.

S.E.E.ing Change on Water Sustainability

While 70 percent of the world’s surface is covered by water, it is estimated that only 1 percent of those total water resources is available for human use.

Change Is In The Air: Accelerating Wind And Solar Energy

There is a pleasant, secure feeling when stepping outside on a spring day and feeling the warm wind run through your hair, the sun shining brightly in your eyes. Natural.

Moving Down Parallel Tracks From Bali

The significance of the 13th Conference of the Parties in Bali and its implications for moving forward on climate change cannot be stressed enough.

Castellani Testimony on Climate Change Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. My name is John Castellani. I am President of Business Roundtable (BRT).

Being Sustainable: Easy as 1-2-3, then 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Once a company commits to ‘sustainability,’ then what? While many Business Roundtable members, like DuPont, Alcoa, and GE are leading the way implementing sustainable business practices, how do companies initiate this process if they starting at the beginning?

Resolve for Energy Efficiency

The new year -- countless opportunities to tackle new challenges and find a new resolve to address missed opportunities from years past.

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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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Committee's Recent Activities

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