ASBN’s on-the-ground analysis from COP 30 in Belém reveals how U.S. business leadership is filling the federal vacuum on climate action, Indigenous forest protection, and NDC commitments
Giving Tuesday: Powering the Sustainable Business Voice Together
Join ASBN this Giving Tuesday to power sustainable business advocacy, protect democracy, and build a just, regenerative economy. Your support drives real policy impact.
American Business Climate Leadership at COP30: Why US Companies Must Show Up in Brazil
From carbon markets and Article 6 implementation to sustainable business practices, COP30 represents a critical opportunity for American climate leadership. By participating directly in these conversations, we demonstrate that American leadership extends beyond government—to the private sector, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations that are building the clean economy from the ground up.
From the Streets to Policy: Turning ‘No Kings Day’ Protest Into Measurable Progress
Today, millions of Americans are standing together on ‘No Kings Day’ in what is shaping up to be one of the largest demonstrations in our nation’s history. From coast to coast, voices are rising in defense of democracy itself. This is civic engagement at its most visible and vital, and a powerful reminder that when we the people speak, our leaders must listen.
The Business of Democracy: Where Purpose, Policy, and People Converge
As the business community navigates increasingly complex policy changes and democracy feels fragile, ASBN is gathering purpose-driven leaders to chart a path forward together.
From October 21–23, 2025, we invite you to the Business, Policy and Purpose Conference: The Business of Democracy. This virtual event will bring bold sustainability leaders committed to building a just, regenerative economy together to share insights and actionable steps. It’s an opportunity for those committed to using business as a force for good to shape the future of our democracy across industries, communities, and perspectives.
What a Government Shutdown Really Means for American Businesses
When people hear “government shutdown,” they often imagine a political standoff playing out in Washington. The wild west music is playing in the background, and the sun is at high noon. In reality, it’s an unfortunate but legal form of public sector protest. It is the bones of our government grinding to a halt because it is not working. From where I sit, working with businesses that drive local economies, invest in their people, and care about the communities they serve, I see the impacts of a broken system on your work, the real operational disruption and unnecessary economic risk.
Understanding the Farm Bill – A Deep Dive into its Structure, Impact and Future
In the first of a two-part Policy Forum Webinar, Understanding the Farm Bill – A Deep Dive into its Structure, Impact, and Future, ASBN welcomed Patty Lovera from Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment and Elliot Cordano from Rural Coalition to join a discussion with Liza LaManna, ASBN Manager of Agriculture and Water Policy. Patty and Elliot explain what the Farm Bill includes, how the timeline and programs are being shaped by the budget reconciliation process and other competing priorities of the current administration, Congress, and the American people, and how business leaders can continue to advocate for regenerative agriculture in the evolving farm bill landscape.
Solar at a Crossroads: Navigating Uncertainty in the Clean Energy Transition
The latest installment in the American Sustainable Business Network’s (ASBN) members-only webinar series, The Policy Forum, covered the critical topic “Solar at a Crossroads: Navigating Tax Credits, Tariffs, and Your Bottom Line,” examining the current volatility impacting the solar energy sector. The discussion was moderated by Louis Tierno, Director of the Pennsylvania Sustainable Business Network (PASBN). It featured guest speakers Ed Detwiler from NPC, a business that has adopted solar, and Jon Bunyaratapan from Envinity, a solar developer.
Building Sustainable Democracy of the People, by the People, for the People
Democracy thrives and is defined by the consent and participation of its people. What we’re witnessing across the country—from LA to communities nationwide—reveals the consequences when democratic institutions fail to represent the will of the people they serve. The resulting unrest and hunger for meaningful change signal a democracy under strain.
The Fight for Clean Water: Understanding WOTUS, Sackett, and How Businesses Can Protect Our Waters
The latest installment in the American Sustainable Business Network’s (ASBN) members’ only webinar series, The Policy Forum, covered the critical topic of Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and its connection to the Clean Water Act. ASBN’s Manager of Agriculture & Water Policy, Liza LaManna, was joined by Jon Devine, Director of Freshwater Ecosystems at National Resources Defence Council (NRDC), and Jennifer Collins, Coalition Director of Clean Water for All.