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Building blocks for a decarbonised EU

The European Commission recently released its revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aimed at achieving large-scale decarbonisaton of the building sector by 2050. AmCham EU supports the Commission’s efforts and acknowledgement of the sector’s ability to be a key driver in lowering emissions to reach the EU’s climate objectives.  

New research shows all EU regions benefit from exports

National exports are an engine of regional output and employment growth, a new study has found. The research was carried out by leading economics consultancy LE Europe and commissioned by AmCham EU. All EU-27 regions benefitted from the growth in exports over the past decade, regardless of their GDP level. The economic analysis shows that on average a 1% increase in national exports leads to a 0.9% increase in local jobs and output. Stronger regional economic performance is driven by a host of factors, including manufacturing base, transport and communications infrastructure, innovation ecosystems and education level.

AmCham EU CEO Susan Danger re-elected as Chairwoman of the AmChams in Europe network

Susan Danger, CEO, American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU), has been re-elected as Chairwoman of the AmChams in Europe network. She will serve for a second two-year term leading the Executive Committee of the umbrella organisation for 46 American Chambers of Commerce from 44 countries throughout Europe and Eurasia. AmChams in Europe represents the interests of more than 17,000 American and European companies employing 20 million workers.

Upcoming challenges facing the EU-US relationship

What are the upcoming challenges facing the EU-US relationship? That was the question asked to a panel moderated by Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU at the 32nd Greek Economic Summit organised by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce. Panelists highlighted the importance of joint initiatives such as the Trade and Technology Council and the economic recovery for strengthening the transatlantic partnership.

Forging Europe’s recovery together: an EU Green Deal that works

As we  recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have an opportunity to put our economies on a trajectory that prioritises the health of the environment and stimulates sustainable production patterns. That's why the EU Green Deal needs to ensure that institutions create an enabling environment for businesses to innovate and boost green solutions. Natasa Sbrizaj (3M), Chair, Environment Committee, AmCham EU outlines how to deliver a science-based, effective and coherent climate policy framework.

Thinking outside the bottle

Coca-Cola is thinking outside the bottle to achieve their global goal of 100 percent recyclability with zero waste. Learn what challenges companies face when introducing food-grade quality plastic and which European market first moved to 100 percent recycled PET bottles within all of Coca-Cola Company’s brands.

Read more at The Green Way and join the conversation on Twitter with #EUGreenWay. 

Everybody deserves a present

We invite you to join the Shoe Box Project, an initiative which collects non-perishable food items and small gifts and distributes them to the homeless and less fortunate across Belgium. Gather your friends and family, prepare your boxes and send us a picture before delivering them to a storage location of your choice before Friday, 10 December. Learn more on how to take part here.

Riding the digital and green waves

Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU participated in the Annual Economic Forum organised by the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists, which featured Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market, European Commission and Ingrida Šimontytė, Prime Minister of Lithuania. The Forum focused on the ability of businesses to maintain competitiveness throughout the green and digital transformations and Ms Danger discussed the various approaches used by transatlantic partners to adapt to the changes.

SMEs: challenges and opportunities of international data transfers

In a keynote speech delivered at an event organised by AmCham Slovakia, Giacomo Moroni, Policy Adviser, AmCham EU outlined the state of play in the negotiations for a new EU-US Data Transfer Agreement. He also argued that the rapid conclusion of a solid and sustainable successor to the Privacy Shield is an absolutely critical priority for businesses of all sizes.