Business Roundtable CEOs are actively pursuing What we have accomplished: business strategies that combine traditional • Increased membership to now include 37 corporate goals of higher profit with lower cost, participating companies; along with a strong commitment to environmental • November 19 & 20, 2008, workshop focused on stewardship and social improvement. Business key strategies to build and expand corporate Roundtable’s S.E.E. Change (Society, Environment programs; and Economy) initiative encourages member • Launched a new S.E.E. Change website to view companies to lead by example and adopt business companies’ progress, offer cutting-edge tools strategies and projects that measurably improve and resources to help address sustainable society, the environment and the economy. The growth and obtain the most current program’s driving force revolves around the concept sustainability news; of sustainability as the cornerstone for how member • Created a comprehensive online tool kit for companies can “do well by doing good” – now a members, which provides practical guidance on proven growth strategy. how to build a sustainability initiative from the ground up; and By setting, measuring and meeting challenging goals, • Facilitated the successful sharing of information society is able to see change in resource efficiency, and best practices through a commitment to social well-being and economic growth – providing frequent workshops in conjunction with the the best outcomes for human and natural Climate RESOLVE program. environments, now and in the future. What’s next? • Outreach efforts to turn the theory of S.E.E. Change also includes a focused effort on water sustainable growth into reality by asking – raising awareness of its importance and Roundtable member companies to engage in encouraging member companies to facilitate better business ventures that are good for society, the management of the quality, quantity and availability environment and the economy; of the global water supply. Without water, nothing is • Work with S.E.E. Change member companies to sustainable. achieve their goals through the sharing of best practices and networking; In an effort to help solve the global water crisis, • Examine new options for measuring and Business Roundtable’s S.E.E. Change launched the reporting progress; and “Water Brief for Business” website. This site • Continue promoting the success of S.E.E. presents key information on why companies should Change member companies through websites, “act” on water now and answers key “strategic new media, and strategic partnerships with the questions” on an array of water issues important to NGO community and company stakeholders. business.

To find out more about these programs, please visit: waterbrief.businessroundtable.org and seechange.businessroundtable.org

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To find out more about these programs, please visit: waterbrief.businessroundtable.org and seechange.businessroundtable.org