International Public Policy

Public policy affects our Company, our workers and our communities. As one of the world’s largest companies, active in more than 100 countries and across many sectors of the global economy, GE believes that we have important perspectives to offer policy makers and thinkers. Through our government relations, public affairs, citizenship and philanthropic activities, and day-to-day business engagements, GE seeks to inform public policy discussions around the world. On subjects ranging from energy and healthcare to tax and trade, GE is working to enhance dialogue on the critical public policy challenges of today. We believe the alignment of our product portfolio, which focuses on providing solutions to many of the world’s biggest challenges, further underpins and informs our public policy engagement.

The hallmark of GE’s approach to public policy is thought leadership. We seek to inform discussions by promoting thoughtful civil discourse, grounded in strong, reasoned analysis. We work in partnership with governments, believing that tackling the world’s biggest problems will only be possible if governments and industry work together as partners. To that end, we are committed to engaging with governments — globally, nationally and locally — through constructive dialogue, the promotion of innovative public policy ideas, the formation of novel public-private partnerships and investments in solutions that can help address the fundamental challenges that confront societies.

Our current public policy priorities include:

1. Sustaining global economic growth
2. Promoting technology and innovation
3. Enhancing the rule of law
4. Addressing the world’s energy and environmental challenges