At the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), we recognize the private sector’s pivotal responsibility in driving the regenerative economy forward. Since 2009, our founding affiliate organization, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), has been instrumental in catalyzing this shift, and the critical work continues. Businesses have an important role to play in adopting sustainable and regenerative practices but also need empowerment to champion the legislative frameworks necessary for this system to thrive.
A truly regenerative economy requires the responsible stewardship of all types of capital—social, financial, intellectual, and natural. Each of these essential elements must be nurtured to transform today’s flawed economic model into a productive, resilient, and competitive system that delivers meaningful change for people and planet. That means prioritizing governance and accountability, environmental sustainability, equity and inclusion, and the study and practice of regenerative economics, for a stakeholder-driven, just and prosperous future for all to take root.
Our holistic approach focuses on the most pressing needs facing businesses today, creating a roadmap for change that aligns profitability with purpose. By exerting influence on areas where common-sense solutions can improve the business environment, we aim to establish a financially stable and regenerative economy.
A stakeholder-driven, regenerative economy is an economic system that prioritizes the restoration, renewal, and flourishing of ecological, social, and economic systems. It moves beyond the extractive and exploitative practices of traditional economies, and beyond seeking to sustain and minimize damage and instead seeking to create conditions where businesses can revitalize and nature can thrive in harmony over the long term.
Key principles of the stakeholder-driven, regenerative economy include:
At its core, the regenerative economy aims to shift from a “take-make-dispose” mindset to one of restoration, reciprocity, and stewardship, recognizing that economic health depends on the resilience of both human and natural systems.
A stakeholder-driven, regenerative economy is an economic system that prioritizes the restoration, renewal, and flourishing of ecological, social, and economic systems. It moves beyond the extractive and exploitative practices of traditional economies, and beyond seeking to sustain and minimize damage and instead seeking to create conditions where businesses can revitalize and nature can thrive in harmony over the long term.
Key principles of the stakeholder-driven, regenerative economy include:
At its core, the regenerative economy aims to shift from a “take-make-dispose” mindset to one of restoration, reciprocity, and stewardship, recognizing that economic health depends on the resilience of both human and natural systems.
Each of ASBN’s initiatives addresses one or more of these key areas of impact, with the goal of transforming the public and private sectors toward a stakeholder-driven, just and prosperous economy.
A strong democracy is essential for a vibrant and inclusive entrepreneurial economy where stakeholders have a voice. Effective governance ensures that organizations prioritize stakeholder interests and align their strategies with long-term value creation.
Balancing economic activity with planetary boundaries, conserving the environment, and taking action to turn the tide of harms caused by human activity is critical for future resilience and a thriving regenerative economy.
A stakeholder economy is one that prioritizes human well-being and inclusivity in an effort to address systemic inequities. The actions taken in this area empower communities and promote a regenerative future for all.
Transforming economic systems toward regenerative practices for shared prosperity is central to achieving a stakeholder-driven economy. This shift encourages long-term societal and environmental wellbeing.
ASBC sued Texas for infringing on 1st Amendment Rights through their anti-ESG bill
Worked with Businesses for Bristol Bay to win protections for ecosystems in Alaska
Led business efforts to reform the Toxic Substance Control Act
Led the business campaign that led to the Banning of Fracking in NYS.
Mounted business campaign to support stopping the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Launched the Save Our Economy campaign advocating for small and underserved business COVID relief.
Played a lead role in writing, advocating for and passing the Crowdfunding bill as a part of the American JOBS Act.
Mounted campaigns to pass the Paid and Family leave bills in multiple states including NY & NJ
Worked to pass the Infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Led business efforts to support the passage of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act.
ASBC sued Texas for infringing on 1st Amendment Rights through their anti-ESG bill
Worked with Businesses for Bristol Bay to win protections for ecosystems in Alaska
Led business efforts to reform the Toxic Substance Control Act
Led the business campaign that led to the Banning of Fracking in NYS.
Mounted business campaign to support stopping the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Launched the Save Our Economy campaign advocating for small and underserved business COVID relief.
Played a lead role in writing, advocating for and passing the Crowdfunding bill as a part of the American JOBS Act.
Mounted campaigns to pass the Paid and Family leave bills in multiple states including NY & NJ
Worked to pass the Infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Led business efforts to support the passage of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act.
ASBC sued Texas for infringing on 1st Amendment Rights through their anti-ESG bill
Worked with Businesses for Bristol Bay to win protections for ecosystems in Alaska
Led business efforts to reform the Toxic Substance Control Act
Led the business campaign that led to the Banning of Fracking in NYS.
Mounted business campaign to support stopping the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Launched the Save Our Economy campaign advocating for small and underserved business COVID relief.
Played a lead role in writing, advocating for and passing the Crowdfunding bill as a part of the American JOBS Act.
Mounted campaigns to pass the Paid and Family leave bills in multiple states including NY & NJ
Worked to pass the Infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Led business efforts to support the passage of the Main Street Employee Ownership Act.
Join ASBN and be part of a powerful network of businesses using their voice to shape policies for a just and regenerative economy. Together, we drive bold solutions that put people and the planet first—because better business creates a better world.
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