Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy

Our Members

BICEP’s members believe that climate change will impact all sectors of the economy and that various business perspectives are needed to provide a full spectrum of viewpoints for solving the climate and energy challenges facing America.

 

BICEP’s goal is to work directly with key allies in the business community and with members of Congress to pass meaningful energy and climate change legislation that is consistent with our core principles.

 

Our Members include:

 

Founding Members:

  • Levi Strauss & Co.

  • Nike

  • Starbucks

  • Timberland

Additional Members:



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Principles

Our Nine Principles:

 

  Set short- and long-term greenhouse gas reduction targets

 

  Establish a cap on carbon 

 

  Establish aggressive energy efficiency policies

 

  Encourage transportation for clean energy economy

 

  Boost investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and carbon capture and storage technologies

 

  Stimulate green job growth


  Adopt national renewable energy policy


  Capture and store carbon emissions from coal-fired power

 

  Assist developing countries in adapting to climate change and reducing carbon emissions

 

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Recent News

August 17, 2010: Oregon makes new strides with smaller footprints (Sustainable Business Oregon, article by BICEP member Sarah Severn of Nike)

 

July 22, 2010: Companies, green groups push for utility efficiency mandate (The Hill)

 

June 17, 2010: Outdoor operators urge Senate to pass climate legislation (Great Falls Tribune)

 

June 14, 2010: Timberland's Road to Recovery Paved with Earthkeepers (Triple Pundit Blog)

 

June 14, 2010: Businesses Want Action on Climate Change (National Journal)

 

June 3, 2010: Northwest businesses call for Senate action on climate change (Sustainable Business Oregon)

 

June 3, 2010: Businesses urge action on climate change and clean energy (The Seattle Times)

 

June 3, 2010: Outdoor Industry Association Joins BICEP Business Coalition Advocating Strong Energy, Climate Policy

 

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