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Searching for the Soul of Businesses- A Conversation with Alan Murray & Jeffrey Hollender
American Sustainable Business Network co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Hollender partook in a 1-on-1 conversation with Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune Media and author of the forthcoming book Tomorrow’s Capitalist: My Search for the Soul of Business. Tomorrow’s Capitalist is a report from the front lines on how corporate CEOs—the ultimate pragmatists—realize that they could lose their “operating license” unless they tackle the fundamental issues of our time: climate; diversity and inclusion; and inequality and workforce opportunity.
Be a Part of this Historical Climate Legislation!
At this very moment, historic climate legislation is being considered in Congress that could deliver on President Biden’s goal to cut carbon pollution in half this decade. The next two months are our last best chance for the foreseeable future to pass this vital climate legislation.
Now is the moment for the business community to step-up to help get climate legislation over the finish line.
Letter sent to US Congress Appropriations Committees calls for regenerative and just agriculture funding in the FY 2023 budget
The fiscal year 2023 federal budget process is underway in Congress. As the appropriations subcommittees held hearings in May to start drafting the bills that will fund federal agency and programs in the next year, ASBN’s Regenerative Agriculture and Justice Working Group collaborated on a letter of budget priorities for the subcommittee working on agriculture.
ASBN on Reproductive Rights
On May 18, ASBN held a webinar for members on reproductive rights and abortion access. This webinar discussed how business and investor communities cannot sit out this discussion as our history is being rewritten before our eyes. The webinar’s panel consisted of Nicole Clegg (Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood NNE), Kia Guarino (Executive Director, Pro-Choice Washington), and J.J. Straight (Deputy Director, Liberty Division, ACLU). It was facilitated by Diane J. Johnson, Ph.D. (Founder and CEO, Mmapeu Consulting).
Membership Interview with Suzanne McDowell, Vice President of CSR and Sustainability of King Arthur Baking
Why is sustainability important to your business?
As a business that has been around for more than 230 years, King Arthur Baking has every intention of providing the same premium ingredients and best in class resources to each future generation of bakers. Our lengthy history and continued success are made possible by a mission rooted in sustainability.
Investing in Communities through Crowdfunding
American Sustainable Business Network presents ‘Investing in Communities through Crowdfunding’. View this panel discussion to learn about opportunities to raise funds and invest in companies and projects that support community building. Panelists include representatives from crowdfunding platforms SmallChange.co (real estate projects), Crowdfund Mainstreet (local investing), and Raise Green (clean energy and environment).
ASBN Honors the Life and Legacy of Hazel Henderson
The American Sustainable Business Network is deeply saddened by the news of Hazel Henderson’s passing. Hazel was a longtime collaborator, partner, and member of ASBN since its origins as Social Venture Network in 1987 whose profound impact was felt throughout the organization.
ASBN and OSC2 Move to Pass Break Free from Plastic Act
ASBN will continue its partnership with One Step Closer to Zero Waste (OSC2) in order to collect signatures in support of the Break Free from Plastic Act. We are focusing on the Senate and the House, and the states of Washington, California, New York. Our sign-on letter will be sent to the legislators in each state, and to members of the Senate and House. On our campaign you are also able to make a packaging commitment to take personal action and change at least one plastic material to a more sustainable one in 2022.
Sustainable & Non-Toxic Business Roundtable
American Sustainable Business Network presents a Sustainable & Non-Toxic Business Roundtable. Most consumer goods are made with toxic chemicals which can negatively impact health. Through public policy, we can change the system for the better. Hear from leaders at non-toxic companies, Barry A Cik (Naturepedic Organic Mattresses), Marcia Frieze (Case Medical Inc.), Martin Wolf (Seventh Generation), and Kari Block (EarthKind).
ASBN kicks off Small Business and SBA Office of Advocacy Bipartisan Congressional Tour ahead of SBA’s National Small Business Week
Small businesses are the backbone, heart, and leaders of our economy. The Small Business Administration (SBA), created in 1953, is the only federal agency dedicated to small business.
Investing in the Next Seven Generations: A Case Study and Framework
American Sustainable Business Network presents Investing in the Next Seven Generations: A Case Study and Framework. The Wolakota Buffalo Range is home to the largest Indigenous-managed bison herd in the world; just two years ago, however, the project was barely underway and desperately in need of funding. Hear from project leaders about the partnerships and approach that have allowed this project to exceed expectations and become a model for investing in Indian Country.
Public Policy & ‘Circularity’ Business Can Move the Needle
American Sustainable Business Network, member mebl | Transforming Furniture and the Sustainable Furnishings Council present a three-part Circularity in Furniture webinar series as a part of Circular City Week.
How Business Leaders Drive Change Leading the Way on “Circularity” from Within
ASBN, member mebl | Transforming Furniture and the Sustainable Furnishings Council present a three-part Circularity in Furniture webinar series as a part of Circular City Week.
How do business leaders drive change from within toward greater ‘circularity’ in corporate practices? What strategies do they use to transform their companies along the production- and life-cycles of their products and services – from design, sourcing, manufacturing and sales to use, reuse, recycling, and/or end-of-life?
Membership Interview with Wendy Neu, Chairman and CEO at Hugo Neu
Why is sustainability important to your business?
SEC’s New Proposed Rules and How to Support
On April 13, ASBN held a webinar with SEC Director Renee Jones who gave an update on the proposed SEC Climate Disclosure rules. Director Renee Jones started the webinar with explaining the proposed rules and it finished with a Q&A where the audience got answers to their questions in an open forum.
ASBN applaudes the approval of Judge Brown Jackson
ASBN was very outspoken in our support of Judge Jackson. We highlighted the need for diversity, especially in areas of authority like the Supreme Court. This is a small but necessary step in the right direction. Judge Jackson’s diverse professional experiences and as a Black woman in the U.S. as well as strong breadth of experience in the legal field are of immeasurable value to a Court that has historically not reflected the diversity of the population it serves.
ASBN stands with the Energy Security and Independence Act
ASBN voiced our support for the Bush-Crow-Sanders Energy Security and Independence Act to Bolster Energy Independence and Investment in Renewables. ASBN shared a press release highlighting the importance of this Act and what is included within in.
Announcement of Our First Headline Speaker and Conference
Our conference registration is now open for our annual conference that will be help November 30-December 2 in Paradise Point, San Diego, CA. Our first headline speaker will be author Anand Giridharadas, whose forthcoming book, “The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy” that is scheduled for publication by Penguin Random House on October 18.
Economic Empowerment and Ecommerce
American Sustainable Business Network and GoodCarts present a dynamic discussion on the future of economic empowerment and ecommerce including democratizing sustainable and social impact entrepreneurship for all. Featuring an opening interview with eleven year-old Mya Beaudry, founder of Kokom Scrunchies by Kyle St-Amour-Brennan, Shopify.
Ensuring Global Peace Through Ecological Regeneration Description
American Sustainable Business Network presents Ensuring Global Peace Through Ecological Regeneration.