Austin, Texas – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has struck down Texas’ Senate Bill 13, known as the “business blacklist law.” SB 13 undermined the freedom to invest, penalizing private companies and state entities, including pension funds, that made sustainable investments and were perceived as “boycotting” fossil fuel companies.
The Private Sector Will Not Stay Silent: Lethal Force Without Due Process is Unconstitutional
The American Sustainable Business Network condemns the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, as well as the recent killing of Renee Good, both U.S. citizens exercising their rights to protest in Minneapolis, MN. This is a dangerous precedent for our democracy, our communities, and our economy. This is not a partisan issue. It is a fundamental economic and democratic one.
From the Streets to Policy: Business Leaders Must Turn No Kings Day Energy Into Real Democratic Action
As millions of Americans prepare to take to the streets on October 18 for No Kings Day—what is shaping up to be one of the largest demonstrations in American history—the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) recognizes this powerful moment of civic engagement and the critical work that must follow.
ASBN Denounces Proposed Elimination of the Economic Development Administration
The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) strongly opposes any legislative action to eliminate or weaken the Economic Development Administration (EDA). As a voice for the business community, ASBN continually advocates for the best interests of American businesses. The EDA is a critical partner for American businesses committed to building a prosperous economy, and there is currently no existing, planned, or proposed replacement for the critical programs under the EDA. The EDA is the only federal agency that has the sole mission of economic development, creating jobs and fostering growth in areas that need it most, and has evolved over its longstanding history to meet the current needs of rural and urban communities across the country.
ASBN Calls EPA Endangerment Finding Repeal ‘Economic Sabotage’ That Threatens Businesses’ Long-term Planning and Investments
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding represents a significant threat to American economic stability and our nation’s future competitiveness. The American Sustainable Business Network objects to this attempt to undermine the proven scientific and legal foundations for clean air regulations. From a business perspective, this action is profoundly destabilizing and runs counter to the principles of a predictable and reliable regulatory environment.
ASBN Calls for an End to Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Reform for a Stable Democracy
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. As business leaders committed to sustainable practices, we understand that healthy democratic institutions are essential for long-term economic prosperity.
American Sustainable Business Network Condemns Repeal of EPA Pollution Reduction Rules
The proposed repeal of the 2024 power plant air pollution reduction standards by the Administration, as announced today by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, evokes profound disappointment and grave concerns for our nation’s environmental health, public health, and the future of American energy reliability. This repeal ignores the economic costs of climate risk, and threatens businesses’ ability to participate in a transparent and reliable energy sector.
American Sustainable Business Network Voices Disappointment Over Reckless Cuts to Clean Energy, Worker Protections, and Climate Investments in House Budget
The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) is profoundly disappointed by the House of Representatives’ recent passage of H.R. 1—labeled the “One Big Beautiful Bill”. This legislation represents a sweeping and deeply misguided rollback of policies that have been foundational to the clean energy transition, worker protections, and broader efforts to build a just and regenerative economy.
Business Leaders Call on EPA to Uphold Clean Water Protections Critical to Economic Resilience
As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers further rollbacks to the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) is leading the charge to defend the Clean Water Act—an essential safeguard for both environmental and economic well-being.
American Sustainable Business Network Sounds Alarm Over Threats to Inflation Reduction Act
The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) is deeply concerned by the draft legislative proposals currently undergoing markups this afternoon in the House Ways and Means Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee. These proposals pose a significant threat to the American economy by dismantling the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a bipartisan-supported cornerstone policy for America’s sustainable growth, clean energy transition, and domestic manufacturing renaissance.