The American Sustainable Business Network acknowledges the
historic and systemic barriers to capital and opportunity for
Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian communities, women, and gender
nonconforming as a significant barrier to our collective mission.
ASBN is committed to address the systemic inequities in
America’s economy and society and to hold policy makers
accountable to the promise of equal justice and opportunity. It
is clear that while we support all entrepreneurs, our work
requires that we place an urgent and immediate focus on justice,
equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). We understand that any
abundance that is not, “abundance for all,” is not abundance, at
all.
Equal protection under the law is not only a civil right, it is
also what makes free and fair business possible. We know that our
economy is more robust and more sustainable when increased and
different people can participate and bring their entrepreneurial
vision to life. In this moment, when our colleagues and allies
are awakening to the critical need for this work, we must lead
the field with integrity and accountability to the communities
that we wish to serve as we build an equitable and sustainable
economy.
ASBC recognizes that even as leaders in this work, we have a lot
to learn. With clear intent and earnest effort, our leadership,
staff, and members have established the right building blocks but
need help to understand the depth of our task and the
comprehensive implementation of JEDI based solutions into all
decisions, planning, recruitment, programs, communications, etc.
With that in mind, ASBN will engage and grow our community,
and seek leaders in the field to ensure that our impact matches
our vision.
