The caucus held a staff briefing with C2ES’ Business Environmental Leadership Council – featuring some of the largest Fortune 500 companies – to discuss prospects for climate policy in the 117th Congress.

Members of the caucus met with Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal and lead on the commission’s climate work. 

Members of the caucus met with Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, to discuss reducing aviation emissions. 

Members of the caucus met with Congressmen David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) to discuss their legislation to invest in clean energy innovation and reduce emissions in the power sector.

Members of the caucus met with former military and defense officials to discuss the linkages between climate and national security.

Members of the caucus met with leading companies and investors in the direct air capture industry to discuss the technology and prospects for commercialization. 

Members of the caucus met with environmental and business leaders to discuss how forestry, row crop agriculture, and coastal ecosystems can store carbon and reduce emissions. 

Members of the caucus met with Brad Smith of Microsoft to discuss the company’s commitment to reduce emissions, invest in new carbon reduction technologies, and protect the world’s ecosystems. 

Members of the caucus met with a group of ambassadors to discuss climate policies in their home countries and opportunities for international collaboration on climate solutions.