For 15 years, the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and our affiliate organizations, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) and the American Sustainable Business Institute (ASBI), have been powerful advocates for business, pushing for sustainable and regenerative policies, equitable economic growth, and a stakeholder-driven approach to capitalism. We recognize the private sector’s pivotal responsibility in driving the regenerative economy forward. Since 2009, our founding affiliate, ASBC, has empowered businesses to lead with purpose, advocating for the policies and frameworks needed to build a regenerative and just economy.
That’s why we’ve decided to evolve our website and membership experience as a reflection of our commitment to supporting businesses in navigating the path forward. Built with clear messaging and a more user-friendly design, the new site ensures that the resources and networking opportunities that business leaders need are at their fingertips in an engaging way.
Catalyzing Impact
This website evolution allows us to better serve members and constituents in the key areas that matter most to their businesses, ensuring they have the latest insights, tools, and resources for:
- Governance and Accountability: Ensuring transparent, inclusive decision-making and alignment of organizational strategies with long-term ecological, social, and economic resilience.
- Sustainability and Regeneration: Restoring ecological balance and addressing environmental challenges.
- Equity and Inclusion: Prioritizing equitable access to resources, opportunities, and benefits for all communities, addressing historical injustices.
- Regenerative Economics: Redefining success to include environmental health, human well-being, and social equity alongside economic prosperity.
Now, ASBN has opened up membership to individuals, emerging businesses, and small businesses – making it easier than ever for anyone passionate about sustainable business practices to be a part of building this new economy.
Enhanced Member Benefits
ASBN members receive support in leadership, advocacy, reporting, and community-building efforts in the following ways:
- Leadership: Sharing expertise as a leader and showcasing a commitment to sustainability.
- Advocacy: Gaining access to resources that help shape policies to benefit both people and the planet.
- Networking: Building relationships with other sustainable business leaders and amplifying impact within a thriving community.
- Resources: Getting access to live educational workshops, webinars, and an extensive library of materials designed to help lead with confidence.
- Business Impact: Providing tools that help track and showcase progress and commitment to sustainability to customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Equity Pricing & Equity Allies
As part of our commitment to making membership accessible to all, we’ve prioritized equitable dues and Equity Ally pay-it-forward options.
Our equity pricing supports those who need financial assistance. Members can choose to become Equity Allies by contributing 15% or more to help fund equitable access for others by paying it forward – because behind every success, there was someone who lent a helping hand along the way. The power of the network is the community we all steward together. In this way, members can support one another to have the same opportunities to thrive.
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Our site now matches the momentum we’re bringing to transform the economy. We believe in a future that is just and prosperous for all, and this is just one of the many steps forward.
