The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), the membership and advocacy affiliate of the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), is proud to stand alongside a diverse coalition of states, businesses, civil rights advocates, and scientific organizations in defending diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs from unlawful political attacks. As outlined in a recent filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, ASBC and 12 of its business members joined other private employers in submitting an amicus brief supporting the ongoing legal challenge to the administration’s executive orders that seek to suppress DEIA efforts nationwide.
American Sustainable Business Council Sued Texas on Behalf of Members
On Thursday, August 28, 2024, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) sued Texas on behalf of members, including Etho Capital and Sphere, for violating the free speech and association rights protected under the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution through the implementation of SB-13—a law that penalizes investors that choose not to make risky investments in fossil fuel companies and businesses that choose not to pursue practices and products that are fossil-fuel reliant.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Statement on Lawsuit Filed by American Sustainable Business Council
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Statement on Lawsuit Filed by American Sustainable Business Council via Texas Comptroller’s Office.
Climate friendly investment firms sue Texas Comptroller, Attorney General for infringing on free speech
Climate friendly investment firms sue Texas Comptroller, Attorney General for infringing on free speech via KXAN.
