May 10, 2018
A resilient and sustainable world is not easily created. As a global community, we must constantly innovate and collaborate to ensure a bright future for all.
Environment
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May 8, 2018
Over the past few months, our Chamber Foundation team has been busy convening sustainability and community leaders in Orlando, Florida as part of our Beyond 34 project.
May 7, 2018
© Photo provided by Drylet
UN Water estimates that by 2025, 1.8 billion people are expected to be living in countries and regions with absolute water scarcity.
May 4, 2018
© Photo provided by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
For those of us in the business and sustainability world, “circular economy” is becoming the trending topic.
April 17, 2018
On this tax day, the Chamber Foundation wants to recognize companies and their investment in health, environment, and financial wellbeing as a result of the recent tax reform.
April 16, 2018
Early last year, the waste management world was abuzz with news of furniture manufacturing giant Ikea’s acquisition of a 15 percent minority stake in the Dutch plastics recycling company Morssinkhof Rymoplast Group.
April 6, 2018
You know you have a good job when someone asks you, “You used to be a summer camp counselor, didn’t you?”
March 29, 2018
You may have already heard about the circular economy, perhaps as a part of your company’s sustainability strategy or just in passing. Chances are you’re still wondering what it actually is and what it has to do with you and your business.
December 7, 2017
When Groupon doubled-down on slashing its product waste and carbon emissions, the retail giant didn’t go it alone.
Fourth Annual Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted the Fourth Annual Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit May 9-10, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Applying sustainability and circular economy principles can bring enormous business value—through both risk mitigation and new revenue opportunities. Forward-thinking business leaders recognize the potential of this approach, but often find it difficult to communicate these concepts and their value internally and externally to consumers and value chain partners.