Voting is a cornerstone characteristic for a functioning
democracy and preserving rule of law. In the United States, voter
turnout lags most developed countries, with only
56% of voter-age Americans turning out in the 2016 election.
For a well-functioning and sustainable economy, businesses must
support participation amongst its stakeholder groups in all
democratic rights and responsibilities. Therefore, the
American Sustainable Business Council is committed to increasing
both registration and turnout for the 2020 elections.
The ASBC believes that voting is an indelible part of doing
business in the United States along the following four
reasons:
- Voting strengthens accountability in public policy and
primacy of rule of law
- Voting strengthens legitimacy of American public and private
institutions
- Voting strengthens an inclusive and equitable economy
- Voting strengthens a high road economy for all workers
Please see here for
the full business case for voting
The ASBC encourages all individuals, organizations and businesses
to register to vote using the following portals provided by Rock
the Vote. Please take a moment to register and to share this site
with your customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure
everyone has the ability to register.
