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Restorative Capital Innovators- Investing in Inclusive Economies
The Restorative Capital Innovators series will focus on the work of BIPOC fund managers successfully building models of restorative finance. The April webinar is the first in a series and it also launches the partnership between Inclusive Capital Collective and the American Sustainable Business Network to unlock more capital resources to BIPOC fund managers within the ICC network.
Why Hydrogen and Why Now?
The American Sustainable Business Network, Ohio University and the Ohio Sustainable Business Council co-present ‘Why Hydrogen and Why Now?’. Learn about hydrogen projects moving Ohio and the U.S. toward a more sustainable energy and manufacturing economy.
Featured Speakers:
– Nick Connell, Interim Executive Director, Green Hydrogen Coalition
– Wiley Rhodes, CEO, Newpoint Gas
– Frank Calzonetti, Vice President of Research, The University of Toledo
How to Align Ownership Interests with your Business’s Mission
American Sustainable Business Network presents ‘How to Align Ownership Interests with your Business’s Mission’, an interactive webinar with RSF Social Finance CEO Jasper van Brakel and Natalie Reitman-White, ownership & governance design advisor at Alternative Ownership Advisors.
Cultivating Change: Accelerating the Shift to Purpose-Driven Business
The American Sustainable Business Network has always led from the front, showcasing values-based leadership, social ventures, corporate social responsibility, and the ‘triple bottom line.’ Today, as ‘purpose’ goes mainstream, we have a profound opportunity to reshape the way the world does business.
Address the Growing Climate Crisis by Supporting Methane Regulations
On November 11, 2022, the Biden Harris Administration announced a proposal through the EPA to strengthen and expand Methane regulations. The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) supports these efforts, and has released our own Business Case for Methane Emissions Regulation.
Clean Energy & Infrastructure: Impact & Opportunities
The American Sustainable Business Network and experts discuss how funding opportunities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act will dramatically change the energy landscape. The nearly $369 billion in climate and clean energy provisions in the new law include grants and tax credits that will bring down emissions and provide businesses with the certainty they need to make long-term investments in clean energy.
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Climate Fingerprints: How Corporate Cash is Fueling the Climate Crisis, and What Businesses Can Do About It
Recognizing that traditional CSR reporting is incomplete, out of date and does not fully account for business decisions that have significant impact on the climate crisis, Seventh Generation launched its Climate Fingerprints report, outlining a new framework to comprehensively measure climate impact.
Babbie Jacobs
Proclamation and Award
Whereas Babbie Jacobs has served with distinction as a sustainable business and impact investing movement leader and practitioner for decades.
Whereas Babbie Jacobs has transformed the American Sustainable Business Network’s and prior to that Social Venture Circle’s innovative industry acclaimed, practitioner-led, impact investing working groups, task forces, and flagship programming offered through Investors Circle.
Countdown to the Midterms: A Conversation with Movement Voter Project on Long-term Investments Impact Democracy
American Sustainable Business Network presents ‘Countdown to the Midterms: A Conversation with Movement Voter Project on how Long-term Investments Impact Democracy and Sustainability’. View a deep dive on the data and perspectives of the key issues that drive community members, donors and voters to take action and impact democracy and sustainability.
Panelists:
– Heidi Lee, Director Major Donor Advising, Movement Voter Project
– Jamila Martin, Michigan State Director, Movement Voter Project
Purpose and Profit- George Serafeim with Jeffrey Hollender
Are purpose and profit in conflict, or can both be achieved simultaneously with the right mindset and tools? What are the forces that are reshaping the relationship between the two? What can we all do to strengthen the relationship between purpose and profit as entrepreneurs, managers, employees, consumers, and investors?
Member Interview with Julia Collins, CEO and founder of Planet FWD
1. Why is sustainability important to your business?
We have fewer than 100 months to reduce global emissions by at least 40% in order to stave off the worst possible effects of climate change. Planet FWD believes that decarbonizing global supply chains is one powerful lever in achieving this goal. That’s why we are very proud to support large consumer companies in measuring, mitigating and managing their climate impacts.
2. How do you realize your vision for sustainability/what successes can you point to?
Scale Your Purpose, Culture, and Ethics
Congratulations! You secured the funding to take your company to the next level.
You now get to hire a team to expand product development, operations, marketing, and sales.
Exploring Employee Ownership: Why Business Owners Choose it and what it Could Offer Your Company
Whether you want to stay or go, employee ownership could strengthen your business and help preserve your legacy.
How To Grow A Credible Giving Program
Watch this informative webinar on the importance of credible giving in the age of greenwashing, co-presented by 1% for the Planet and Avocado Green Brands. 1% for the Planet certifies member donations to vetted non-profits and environmental partners, and Avocado Green Brands has been a strong case study in participating in this global community. Hear how to get involved with 1% for the Planet and how to get creative with giving (volunteering, in-kind donations, etc.)
Speakers:
Dismantling Racism & Inequality
Community Investing for Institutions and Individuals
“Every dollar invested into a CDFI catalyzes another $8 of private sector investment in the community.” Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen
Moderator: Pam Porter
Panelists:
Babbie Jacobs
Dorothy Adams
Tom Abood
This session focuses on community investments that individuals and institutions can make to support dismantling racism and inequality.
Expediting Inclusive Resilience and Positive Impact Through Climate-Friendly, Community-Centric Adaptive Redevelopment
Importance of Business Leadership and Investments in Community-Based Partnerships to Expedite Meaningful and Transformative Innovation, Local Capacity Building, Scalable Solutions and Holistic Resilience and Sustainability In the Age of Climate Crisis
Featuring 2 Innovative Models Driven By Fair and Equitable Commercial, Industrial and Residential Adaptive Redevelopment
Beyond Impact Investing and ESG
The truth is the financial system and institutions are not broken, they are designed to oppress and create inequity. The Restorative Economies Fund at the Kataly Foundation is based on its CEO, Nwamaka Agbo’s restorative economics framework and focuses on systems change for the prosperity of all. Watch this session to learn more about what intentional finance for systems change based on restorative economics looks like, examine some examples of restorative investing, and also discuss the policy changes needed to make this approach successful.
Speakers
Member Interview with Mari McClure, Green Mountain Power president and CEO
Why is sustainability important to your business?
Adjusting Your Vision: State Adoption of a Racial Impact Note Act
The American Sustainable Business Network’s Race & Equity Working Group presents ‘Adjusting Your Vision: State Adoption of a Racial Impact Note Act.’
How you stand on a political issue may well depend on your frame of reference. If that frame of reference fails to account for race and ethnicity, then you may be frequently taking the wrong stance. That is why it is important state legislatures have at their disposal, and utilize, the mechanism to request a Racial Impact Note.
The Real Bottom Line: Meeting Our Fundamental Needs While Bringing about Personal and Organizational Transformation
In this ASBN Livable Planet Working Group Town Hall, we go beyond talking about “purpose” in business and explore how we can meet our fundamental needs on a personal and organizational level. With some new perspectives, it’s surprisingly easy to meet our fundamental needs and transform ourselves and our business. At the same time, we can improve performance and increase well-being and fulfillment, while saving money, reducing our consumption addiction (“affluenza”) and contributing to a livable planet.