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.
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.
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.
Business Leaders Urge EPA to Protect the ENERGY STAR Program
American businesses, especially small and mid-sized enterprises, rely on ENERGY STAR as the public wants to buy more efficient, high-quality products,” said David Levine, Co-Founder and President of ASBN. “We call on the EPA to protect and expand this proven program.
Business Leaders Continue to Support EPA Rules Cutting Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants, Applaud Supreme Court Rejection of Baseless Challenges
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court rejected emergency requests from big polluters to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s reasonable carbon pollution standards for power plants.
Sustainable Business Leaders Applaud New EPA Rules Cutting Climate Pollutants from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
he American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) applauds the final rules announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cut carbon pollution and regulate power plants.
Sustainable Business Leaders Celebrate Latest Accomplishment for Clean Air Standards with EPA Finalization of Light-Duty Vehicle Rule
Washington, DC – The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) celebrates the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalization of new light-duty vehicle tailpipe pollution standards, marking another major milestone in the effort to cut air and climate pollution. These new clean car standards are critical in reducing emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for 29% of U.S. climate pollution (Source).
Sustainable Business Leaders Celebrate EPA’s New Air Quality Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its final rule updating the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter, tightening the standard for soot pollution from 12 to 9 micrograms per cubic meter. This decision will improve air quality and public health, particularly in communities overburdened by pollution from power plants.
Business Leaders Applaud New EPA Methane Emissions Standards
Business leaders across the U.S. are celebrating the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for adopting stronger rules to reduce methane emissions. These new regulations strengthen leak detection and repair standards, expand inspections of closed wells, and establish third-party monitoring programs for super emitters.
168 American Businesses Urge EPA to Move Forward on Carbon Cutting Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received strong support from over 150 businesses convened by the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) in favor of a proposed rule to cut carbon emissions from the energy sector. Signatories include ECOS, MegaFood, Avocado Green Brands, New Leaf Paper, and organizations like Natural Investments LLC and the US Hemp Building Association.