American Sustainable Business Council

American Sustainable Business Council (2009; Washington; 9 staff; asbcouncil.org)

A non-profit network of “businesses and business associations committed to the triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit. We know sustainable business is good business – and a sustainable economy is good for America.” Their goal is to “change public policy, we advocate for legislation that supports sustainability, equity, and justice – from a business perspective.” They represent over 250,000 businesses and 325,000 business executives.

Programs, Campaigns, and Progress:

• Climate & Energy – Reduce Packaging Waste, WA Youth Fight for Climate Recovery, Support the Green New Deal, Zero Waste for Philadelphia, Carbon Tax, State Carbon, We Are Still In.
• Clean Water – Protect the Waters of the U.S., Mississippi River Basin, Delaware River Watershed, Clean Water Principles,
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Inclusive Economy
• High Road Workplace – High Road Employers Principles, Family and Medical Leave Act, Worker Ownership, Federal Minimum Wage
• Regulations – Small Business Regulatory Relief Act, Oregon’s Corporate Tax Regulations, Net Neutrality
• Safer Chemicals – Ingredients Disclosure, Oppose Accurate Labels Act, Preserve Safer Choice Program, What’s It Made Of?, Federal and CA Safe Cosmetics Legislations
• Working Groups & Task Forces

Publications:

• Blog
• News & Events
• A library of research & data e.g. case studies, polling data, white papers, webinars and videos

Leadership: Jeffrey Hollender (CEO, Co-Founder), David Levine (President, Co-Founder)
Budget: ~$300k