In a landmark victory for the American private sector, a federal court has ruled in ASBC v. Hegar that Texas Senate Bill 13 unconstitutionally restricted the rights of businesses and investors to operate freely. Represented by Democracy Forward, Emery Celli Abady Brinckerhoff Ward & Maazel LLP, and Guerrero & Whittle PLLC, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) successfully argued that penalizing companies for considering long-term sustainability and ESG factors violates First and Fourteenth Amendment protections. This decision reinforces that true market freedom requires the ability to mitigate risk and pursue long-term returns without government meddling, sending a clear message from the heart of Texas to the rest of the country: you cannot punish the discipline, foresight, and constitutional right of businesses to choose a sustainable path.
Protect Clean Water: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Your Business
The PERMIT Act and EPA’s Polluted Waters Rule threaten to increase water costs, flooding, and supply chain disruptions for businesses. Learn how to take action by January 5th to protect clean water protections your business depends on.
COP 30 Belém Takeaways: U.S. Business Fills Federal Climate Gap | ASBN
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.