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- The Chamber convened government and private sector leaders to promote sustainability and policy recommendations.$1 spent on climate resilience = $13 in economic savings, damages, and cleanup costsWith the severity and costs of natural disasters growing, it's essential for governments, businesses, and households to invest in disaster resilience for communities to prosper and be better protected.Building smart, modern, and resilient infrastructure that withstand disasters is a top policy priority.A new economic study finds every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impact.2024 Climate Resiliency Report, produced in partnership by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationThe Chamber has been working with the U.S. and UAE governments to help ensure private sector solutions are front and center. Keep up with the latest developments.While some of the most onerous provisions of the initial proposed SEC climate disclosure rule have been removed, this remains a novel and complicated rule.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several business groups filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its corporate climate disclosure laws.California's new climate disclosure laws would impose significant costs and compliance burdens on businesses, threaten First Amendment rights, and could lead to a chaotic patchwork of state laws.
