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February 04, 2010

Climate RESOLVE: Coming Together for the Environment

Business Roundtable’s Climate RESOLVE (Responsible Environmental Steps, Opportunities to Lead by Voluntary Efforts), now in its sixth year, has educated, motivated and inspired Business Roundtable member companies to take action to reduce their greenhouse gases (GHG) and address the issue of climate change. Climate RESOLVE is the only broad-based business initiative dedicated to helping its members reduce their GHG emissions through one-on-one counseling, learning sessions, workshops, networking opportunities and exposure to member company best practices. The initiative has spurred greater awareness of climate issues in the business community and motivated many companies to develop policies and strategies for managing their emissions.

What we have accomplished:

  • We have motivated more than 70 percent of Business Roundtable’s membership to take action to address climate change;
  • Conducted five full workshops, each widely attended;
  • Coordinated more than 50 learning sessions on energy efficiency, green power, government programs, GHG management, best practices and success stories, power, lighting, heating and cooling, to name a few;
  • Provided one-on-one counseling and created comprehensive member tools and resources for participating companies; and
  • Created a new pilot metrics program for companies to report their GHG emissions.

What’s next?

  • Strive for 100 percent participation by Business Roundtable members;
  • Provide the latest relevant domestic and global climate information;
  • Expand and improve metrics and reporting; and
  • Share success stories and best practices.

Recent Studies and Resources

Date Title Description  

04/24/2012

Permitting Jobs and Business Investment

The CEOs of Business Roundtable believe that it is time to simplify, streamline and accelerate America’s permitting process with the goal of encouraging large-scale capital investments in the U.S. economy while maintaining the nation’s commitments to health, safety and soundness. With this goal in mind, this report identifies key challenges associated with the existing regulatory permitting system and sets forth a series of recommended reforms.

Permitting Jobs and Business Investment

04/18/2012

Business Roundtable Position on U.S. Housing Policy: Principles for Reform

For every new house built in the United States, three new full-time jobs are created.[1] The sooner U.S. housing starts return to the historical average of 1.2 million per year, the sooner we realize the creation of 1.5 million new full-time jobs in construction, manufacturing, and related supply chains.

Business Roundtable Position on U.S. Housing Policy: Principles for Re

04/18/2012

Create, Grow, Sustain 2012 Report

Business Roundtable’s 2012 Sustainability Report — Create, Grow, Sustain — now in its fifth year, features narratives from 126 CEOs on how their companies are leading the way with solutions to make the U.S. economy more sustainable while also driving economic growth and job creation. From sustainable supply chain and water management to energy efficiency and the use of cutting-edge technology, sustainable business practices are ingrained into the fabric of each featured company’s business practices.

Create, Grow, Sustain 2012 Report

04/02/2012

Marching Toward Madness

In 1986, the U.S. slashed its corporate tax rates in order to be more competitive. Since then, other countries have followed suit – leaving us behind. Higher tax rates make American companies less competitive, discourage foreign investment in the U.S. and stifle job growth. In addition, many of the rules for taxing the income American businesses earn abroad date back to the 1960s, and are completely out of sync with the way our leading competitors in Europe and Asia tax their companies. Once again, this puts U.S. companies and workers at a competitive disadvantage.

Marching Toward Madness

03/28/2012

CEO Economic Outlook Survey Comparison of Results: 2011Q1 - 2012Q1

Business Roundtable's CEO Economic Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly since the fourth quarter of 2002, provides a forward-looking view of the economic outlook of Business Roundtable member CEOs.

CEO Economic Outlook Survey Comparison of Results: 2011Q1 - 2012Q1

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