U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development

Here is a resource you should know about if you are promoting sustainable economic development projects and practices in your community.

The United States Business Council for Sustainable Development (US BCSD) is a non-profit association of businesses whose purpose is to create and deliver value driven sustainable development projects in the United States.

Mission:

The US BCSD creates value through:

- Initiatives that foster sustainable development
- Networks and partnerships
- Forums that provide a voice for business

Approach:

The Council approaches sustainable development through:

- Tangible sustainable development projects
- Networks and partnerships across industry, non-government organizations, academia, and government
- Domestic voice for business on sustainable development issues

Who are some of the Council's members:

- Alcan
- American Forest and Paper Association
- Armstrong Wood Products
- Baker Botts LLP
- ConocoPhillips
- The Dow Chemical Company
- RETEC Group
- Shell Chemicals
- Temple-Inland Forest Products
- Thompson Knight LLP
- TXU
- URS

Go here to learn more.