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Media Release February 1, 2023

American Sustainable Business Network celebrates EPA’s Final Determination Report which prohibits and restricts large-scale mining at Bristol Bay
The Clean Water Act protections will safeguard the people, waters, wildlife and lands of Bristol Bay ensuring future health and a regenerative economy for generations to come.

On January 31st, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized 404© Clean water Act protections that will stop the proposed Pebble Mine from being built at the Headwaters of Bristol Bay (approximately 200 miles southwest of Anchorage, AK). The act bans the disposal of mine waste in part of the bay’s watershed. The streams in the watershed are crucial breeding grounds for salmon, a source for the economy of the surrounding communities.

Media Release December 2, 2022

ASBN and the Department of the Interior Enter into Public-Private Partnership to Support Tribally-led Economic Development

At the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit, the Department of the Interior announced a series of actions to support Tribally led conservation, education and economic development — including signing an MOU with the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) to support Tribally-led community based economic development entrepreneurship.

Media Release November 2, 2022

Better Signals With Less Noise
ASBN & SEE Commend UNRISD’s Alternative ESG” Manual Release

Joint Press Release – Washington, D.C. & Brussels – for Wednesday, November 2nd/2022

Media Contacts:

Aleta Edward Senior American Sustainable Business Network aleta@asbnetwork.org – https://www.asbnetwork.org/
Victor Meseguer, Director of Social Economy Europe - https://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/

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Leadership Business Member July 12, 2022

Inspire Clean Energy

Inspire Clean Energy Inspire is a mission-driven, clean energy company that subscribes people to a world where energy from renewable sources is a better choice for their home and the environment. With Inspire, members receive access to clean energy and peace of mind from a predictable price for their home’s electricity supply. Founded in 2014, Inspire has made it easy for hundreds of thousands of people to join the clean energy movement and take action against climate change. Inspire is a certified B Corp with headquarters in Santa Monica, CA and Philadelphia, PA.

Corporate Business Member April 13, 2021

MegaFood

In 1973, MegaFood was born from an unwavering commitment to produce the highest quality supplements available.

Leadership Business Member April 13, 2021

Avocado Green Mattress

Avocado is redefining what it means to be a sustainable, ethical brand. As a Certified B-Corp, their vision is as urgent as it is aspirational — a world united by sustainability and social responsibility. They practice radical transparency and a “farm-to-bedroom” approach; they co-own a latex farm, factory, and wool collective in India — from where they source and process raw materials.

Corporate Business Member December 8, 2020

Nature’s Logic

Nature’s Logic is the first and leading 100% natural pet food with NO synthetic vitamins. A Pet Sustainability Coalition top-20 brand for sustainability, Nature’s Logic buys 1 KWh of renewable energy for every pound of food sold, and offers the industry’s first Certified Plastic Neutral products.

Leadership Business Member December 8, 2020

Patagonia

Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. A Certified B Corporation, the company is recognized internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism—and its contributions of more than $110 million in grants and in-kind donations to date.

Corporate Business Member November 5, 2020

Hugo Neu

Hugo Neu’s mission is to link purpose, prosperity, fairness, and resilience by driving smart and equitable social, economic, and environmental improvements that benefit healthier jobs, businesses, communities, and ecosystems.

Hugo Neu accomplishes this through our businesses, investments, philanthropies, partnerships, practices, and talented workforce—as demonstrated by our flagship, state-of-the-art business park and 21st century resiliency model, Kearny Point.

Leadership Business Member November 4, 2020

Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power (GMP) serves approximately 266,000 residential and business customers in Vermont and is partnering with them to improve lives and transform communities. GMP does this by focusing on a new way of doing business to meet the needs of customers with integrated energy services that help people cut carbon and save money, while generating clean, cost-effective and reliable power. GMP is delivering new innovations like battery storage that benefits all customers by directly lowering costs and increasing resiliency.

Corporate Business Member June 3, 2020

EarthKind

EarthKind creates naturally effective products guaranteed to keep pests out without killing them, poisoning them, or causing harm to our delicate ecosystem. 80% of ingredients are grown on US regenerative farms; 20% of assembly team are handi-capable; NC based manufacturing is carbon neutral.

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Leadership Business Member December 13, 2019

King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.

King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. Headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, a certified B Corp, and 100% employee-owned, King Arthur is the ultimate baking resource, providing the highest quality ingredients for the most delicious baked goods, while inspiring connections and community through baking. King Arthur Baking believes in paying all workers a fair and competitive wage and offers robust retirement benefits, while also fostering a culture of health and wellness, community engagement, and celebration.

Corporate Business Member October 29, 2019

Mueller Law

Mueller Law – Mueller Law is a plaintiff’s firm led by Mark Mueller and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Atlanta, New Jersey, and New York. Mueller Law focuses on cases representing whistleblowers helping to recover taxpayer money lost through fraudulent reimbursement schemes, as well as catastrophic injury cases as they relate to negligence, defective products, and environmental damage.

Leadership Business Member December 27, 2018

Seventh Generation

Seventh Generation believes their products are healthy solutions for the air, surfaces, fabrics, pets and people within your home–and for the community and environment outside of it. As a pioneer in corporate responsibility, they want their products to make a difference—from their development through to their production, purchase, use, and disposal. Seventh Generation is always evaluating how to reduce their environmental impact, increase performance and safety, and create a more sustainable supply chain.

Leadership Business Member November 4, 2018

EILEEN FISHER

EILEEN FISHER: more than a brand. We are a culture and an ethos born of passionate individuals who work as we live, using good design to inspire creativity, cultivate connection and instill confidence. By reflecting these values in our craft, clothing, workspaces and interactions, we celebrate the vital dynamic between one and many.

Leadership Business Member November 4, 2018

Ben & Jerry’s

Social Mission: To operate the Company in a way that actively recognizes the central role that business plays in society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and internationally.

Leadership Business Member November 4, 2018

ECOS

ECOS produces household cleaning supplies, including soaps, paper products, kitchen cleaners, and even pet products. All of its products are derived from plants and free of chemicals like formaldehyde, petrochemicals, and 1.4 dioxane that are toxic to humans and the environment. With this emphasis on sustainability, the family-owned company has grown considerably since its humble beginnings. ECOS will never test on animals or use animal ingredients in their products. It conducts business in a socially responsible manner that safeguards the earth, and all its inhabitants.

Leadership Business Member December 27, 2018

Naturepedic

When Barry Cik went to a baby store to buy a crib mattress for his first grandchild in 2003, he was concerned by what he found in the products: assorted chemicals, vinyl/PVC with phthalates, polyurethane foam with flame retardants, formaldehyde, GMOs, glues/adhesives, and more.

Cik said. “When I asked the salesperson about it, he tried to reassure me by saying, ‘oh, come on; if it wasn’t safe the government wouldn’t allow it to be sold!’ And I said, ‘you’ve got to be kidding me.’” “I just couldn’t buy it,”

Leadership Business Member December 27, 2018

NRS, Inc.

NRS is a leading manufacturer of high-performance inflatable boats, standup paddle boards, rafting gear, clothing, camping gear and more. Based in Moscow, Idaho, the company employs around 100 people and is 100% employee-owned.

NRS was founded in 1972 as Northwest River Supplies by Bill Parks, then a business professor at the University of Oregon. Parks believed that businesses could create value in people’s lives beyond just generating profits, and he started the firm to show that these ideas could work in the real world.

Leadership Business Member December 27, 2018

Mindful Leader

Mindful Leader is a Social Impact B Corp, headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. Its mission is to foster the advancement of mindfulness and compassion in the workplace. Through collaboration and alliances with non-profits, universities, corporations, experts in neuroscience, organizational behavior, leadership development, mindfulness, and compassion, Mindful Leader curates and convenes events, learning communities and educational resources to inspire, develop, and connect leaders.

Leadership Business Member December 27, 2018

Bromberger Law

Bromberger Law works at the intersection of business and philanthropy, representing clients in a broad range of activities that range from non-profit to commercial.

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