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TAKE ACTION
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Director Renee Jones was a guest speaker at an ASBN webinar to discuss their proposed SEC Climate Disclosure rules. ASBN urges all stakeholders to sign on to support these rules by using our sign on link here ([link removed]) (read our recent release on climate-related disclosures here ([link removed]) ). Read more and watch a recording here ([link removed]) .

CONFERENCE
ASBN announced ([link removed]) the first plenary speaker for our in-person conference "Building a Regenerative, Just, and Prosperous Economy," to be held November 30-December 2 in Paradise Point, San Diego, CA. ASBN is proud to be joined by author, Anand Giridharadas (Winners Take All, and the forthcoming The Persuaders). Learn more and register here ([link removed]) .

STATEMENT
ASBN congratulates ([link removed]) Judge Brown Jackson on being appointed to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson will bring immeasurable value to the Court.

MEMBER INTERVIEW
Read ASBN's featured interview this month with Wendy Neu, Chairman and CEO at Hugo Neu here ([link removed]) .

PODCAST
Catch up on ASBN's latest Just & Sustainable Economy podcast episodes here ([link removed]) .

WELCOME ABOARD
ASBN is excited to announce the organization will be welcoming Aleta Edwards onto the team as the Sr. Manager, Communications and Storytelling. Edwards has more than ten years experience of managing public relations assets for higher education, government, nonprofit and broadcast organizations. Learn more about Aleta here ([link removed]) .
Working Groups
Corporate Transparency & ESG Disclosure:
The working group held a webinar on April 13th featuring Renee Jones, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance. Director Jones addressed the SEC’s proposed rule that would enhance and standardize registrants’ climate-related disclosures for investors and took questions. You can view the recording here ([link removed]) . The next working group meet is on May 11th and will be focused on finalizing the ASBN comment to the SEC. If you wish to learn more, please contact Ali-Reza Vahabzadeh ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) ).

Regenerative Agriculture:
In April, the Regenerative Agriculture and Justice Working Group continued to narrow down its priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. If you are interested in having input on our farm bill priorities, now is the time to get involved. Contact Colton Fagundes at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Also this month, Jim Kleinschmidt of Other Half Processing SBC presented opportunities for the  Working Group to collaborate on a proposal for a USDA grant-funded project. The project would earn more returns for ranchers that are able to verify their climate-smart production by connecting them with regenerative, value-added markets in the meat, apparel cosmetic, pet, and other related sectors.

Circular Economy:
With recent commitments from businesses on plastic, (Coca-cola ([link removed]) , Restaurant Brand International ([link removed]) , Mattel ([link removed]) , Aldi ([link removed]) , etc.) it is the perfect opportunity to push for corresponding legislative action on plastics pollution in Congress. To take action on plastic, the American Sustainable Business Network in coordination with its movement partner, Break Free from Plastic, is looking to bring business voices to Capitol Hill as part of the event schedule and meetings with members of Congress from June 14th-16^th. If you want to help lead plastic pollution policy, join us in DC. Contact Stephanie (mailto:[email protected]) , our new Director of
Circular Economy Policy, to get involved.

Look for the latest information from ASBN Working Groups on our website ([link removed]) and in upcoming issues of Making an Impact. To join an ASBN Working Group, please email Ali-Reza Vahabzadeh at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
ASBN voiced our support for the Bush-Crow-Sanders Energy Security and Independence Act to Bolster Energy Independence and Investment in Renewables. Read more about the ESI Act and hear what ASBN members are saying here ([link removed]) .

RECENT POLICY EVENTS
On April 27, 2022, ASBN's Co-Founder and President, David Levine, had the opportunity to speak at The Hill's CEO roundtable to discuss the importance of regenerative agriculture for our goal to reach net zero. Levine was on the panel with many other great business CEOs in this discussion of how to implement regenerative agriculture into businesses.

On April 27, 2022, ASBN Executive Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Diplomacy, Maritza T. Adonis coordinated congressional ASBN Small Business Advocacy visits with Congressman and Senators from the U.S. House Small Business Committee and U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship to position ASBN as a key stakeholder for the advancement and protection of the interests of small business, and to initiate the legislative campaign to revamp the SBA Office of Advocacy. To learn more about how you can join future advocacy efforts, send an email to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Member News

Canopy: Canopy Launches Million Dollar Fundraising Campaign at Sold Out Annual Good Business Summit ([link removed])
Jeffrey Hollender was featured as the Keynote Speaker at Canopy Kentucky's sold out Annual Good Business Summit. During the event, Canopy announced the launch of their million dollar fundraising campaign and announced a date to launch the Canopy Certification.

ClimateTrade: ClimateTrade Enters Mandatory Carbon Market Thanks to EEX Admission ([link removed]) (Business Wire)

Patagonia CEO: Business Leaders Must Do Better to Protect Our Planet ([link removed] ) (Time)

Nature’s Fynd: Nature’s Fynd™ Awarded $4.76 Million Grant To Advance its Breakthrough Fermentation Technology To Support Small Farming Households ([link removed])

Share your news, media, and accomplishments with ASBN to be considered for a future newsletter here (mailto:[email protected]) .

Meet ASBN's Newest Members

Dotsub ([link removed])  
Dotsub is a browser based, one-stop, self contained system for creating and viewing subtitles for videos in multiple languages across all platforms, including web based, mobile devices, and transcription and video editing systems. It's easy to use, nothing to buy or download, and it's fun. You can upload your videos, transcribe and time caption them, translate them into and from any language, and share them with the world. You can also embed the Dotsub player onto most websites and blogs with full Dotsub functionality.

REDU Studios ([link removed])
REDU is a sustainable furniture and design company that rescues discarded construction materials from local manufacturers and builders before they go to New York City’s at-capacity landfills. The company, a minority and woman-owned business, reimagines and hand-craft these materials into unique pieces of utility and style all while creating a solution for the global economic crisis by maximizing their local supply chain.

Join over 700+ businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers working to build a more just and sustainable economy for all. Learn more about ASBN membership and join here ([link removed]) .
Upcoming Events
ASBN Events
* May 2 | Circular City Week: How Business leaders Drive Change ([link removed]) , Leading the Way of ‘Circularity’ from Within (1-2pm)
* May 4 | Circular City Week: Public Policy & ‘Circularity ([link removed]) :’ Business Can Move the Needle (1-2pm)
* May 11 | ASBN Live: Investing in the Next Seven Generations ([link removed]) : A Case Study and Framework (1-2pm)
* May 18 | ASBN Live: Sustainable & Non-Toxic Business Roundtable ([link removed]) (1-2pm)

Member & Partner Events
* May 10 | Washington, DC Regional Gathering (please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to receive an invitation) (6-8:30pm)
* May 13 | TBA Special Event (2:30-3:30pm)

All time Eastern. Submit member/partner events for consideration here (mailto:[email protected]) .
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