The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a major reversal: repealing the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the scientific and legal foundation for the agency to set pollution reduction standards for sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that harm public health and welfare. For more than 15 years, the Endangerment Finding has supported EPA standards that curb pollution from the power, transportation, and oil and gas sectors—providing the policy certainty businesses need to invest confidently in emissions reduction efforts and clean technology. Rolling it back would not only undermine existing investments but also send shockwaves through the economy and threaten U.S. competitiveness.
Join Ceres and the We Mean Business Coalition for a timely briefing to unpack the legal and policy background of the Endangerment Finding, examine the potential consequences of its repeal, and explore how businesses can advocate for strong, science-based climate policy. This is a pivotal moment. Learn what’s at stake—and how business leadership can help shape the response.
Participants will:
Examine the 2009 Endangerment Finding and its legal and scientific significance in allowing the EPA to set greenhouse gas pollution standards and assess the potential implications of the proposed repeal.
Explore the importance of the private sector voice in defending the Endangerment Finding and review effective economic messaging that highlights the business benefits of maintaining the Endangerment Finding.
Identify opportunities for businesses engagement, including participation in the public comment process and other advocacy efforts to support the Endangerment Finding and long-term policy certainty.