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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.

Our Favorite Things

The end of any year casts a shadow of reflection on accomplishments and importantly, on what could have been done in the last 12 months.

Coal: Our Nation’s Workhorse

What a week it has been for folks who follow energy and the environment. In the span of just five days, the United Nations opened its climate conference in Bali ; American CEOs said that for the first time ever, energy is tied with health care as the highest cost pressure for their companies; the U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee sent the first major global warming bill of the 110th Congress to the Senate floor; and energy legislation cleared the U.S. House of Representatives.

Pink is Green

The energy debate can get complicated, convoluted, and contentious. It is time to bring it back to basics with a few simple questions:

Climate Resolve at the Business Roundtable

This past Thursday, Business Roundtable hosted its sixth Climate RESOLVE (Responsible Environmental Steps, Opportunities to Lead by Voluntary Efforts) workshop, attracting more than 75 executives from 56 companies to Washington.

Letter to Congress Regarding Energy Legislation

Dear Members of Congress:

Business Roundtable strongly supports Congressional action on energy. We are pleased that both the Senate and House have made a serious commitment to enacting energy legislation this year but believe that substantial work will be required to complete the job successfully.

The McGraw-Hill Companies: Making Green & Sustainability Actionable Items with Results

Sustainability. Energy efficiency. Green building. All buzz words that are now a part of our daily conversations. Yet do people really know what they mean? More importantly, why is business rallying around sustainability and being “green”?

Climate RESOLVE New Member Toolkit

The purpose of this document is to inform Business Roundtable of your company’s plans for participating in Climate RESOLVE. If you are already participating, annually updating this form will allow Business Roundtable to track your progress.

Senate Letter Regarding Renewable Fuels and Consumer Protection and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007

Business Roundtable is pleased that the Senate is considering energy legislation. We applaud the Senate’s efforts to tackle these challenges.

Business Roundtable CEOs Provide Blueprint for U.S. Energy Future

Business Roundtable, an association of 160 chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, today unveiled a wide-ranging energy plan calling for a more diversified and domestic-based energy supply mix, increased energy efficiency and greater investment in new energy technologies.

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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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