American business owners know that it is good business to pass strong climate change legislation. Your voice as a leader in the business community is more important than ever . Given the state of our economy, we are at a very important crossroads in our fight for millions of clean energy jobs.
Congress and the Obama Administration will take notice when thousands of business owners make their voices heard throughout the country, proclaiming that strong clean energy and climate legislation will provide a jump start to our ailing economy with millions of new, clean energy jobs.
Here are steps your business can take to be a leader on clean energy legislation in your community.
View the Business Leaders Map
1Sky business leaders can be found all across the United States. From Colorado to North Carolina, Louisiana to New York, they are making a stand for a clean energy future. Click here to see where these responsible American businesses are .
Take 1Sky's Business Pledge
Supporting clean energy policy means supporting American businesses. In the coming weeks, we will deliver a letter to each Senator from scores of local business owners calling for comprehensive climate legislation. Make your voice heard by signing this letter to your senator today and invite your fellow business owners to add their voices for clean energy.
Call the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
In August, U.S. Chamber of Commerce called for "the Scopes monkey trial of the 21st century," on climate change. Many members have become so upset with the Chamber's stand on climate: Apple, Exelon, PNM Resources, PG&E, PSEG and Levi Strauss & Co. have quit the U.S. Chamber and Nike quit the U.S. Chamber Board.
Call the U.S. Chamber today at: 202-659-6000 and tell them:
The Chamber does not speak for my business about climate change
Strong climate change legislation will be good for U.S. businesses and for our country
Send an LTE to Your Local Paper
Tell your local editors that U.S. Chamber of Commerce is wrong about climate change and how we can solve it. Let your community know about the reaction to this timely story. Visit our website and write a letter to your local papers .
Tell Your Senators to Push for a Strong Clean Energy Bill
The Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act (Bill S.1733) is making its way through the Senate right now. Call your senators and tell them that clean energy is good for business and for our country. Use our online call tool and make your toll-free call to your senators now .
Business Outreach Resources
Use these materials for your outreach to members of Congress on behalf of your business, or to reach out to business in your community.
Questions? Please contact us at business@1sky.org . We look forward to working with you!