Actions for business leaders, policy updates, and ways to amplify your voice this February.

IN THIS ISSUE

- 🗳️ Take Action: Stand up for Minnesota Businesses, Immigration & Democracy Advocacy
- 🎉 HUGE Victory in ASBC Texas Case!
- 📅 Upcoming Event: Sustainability Professionals Against Silence
- 📣 ASBN & Members in the News
- 🤝 Member & Partner Spotlights

NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Take Collective Action for Minnesota Businesses and Communities Across the US

Hi John,

As the events in Minneapolis are escalating, it's clear that security and accountability are essential for our communities and for businesses to operate. An economy needs predictability and security to run, and right now, we don’t have that.

The Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce asked us to help after the murder of Alex Pretti. This past week, we brought like-minded organizations together to coordinate a joint statement ([link removed] ) for responsible businesses, impact investors, and local business chapters to stand before Congress. It’s time for all of us to come together and speak on their behalf in a way that only the business community can get attention.

On February 12, ASBN will submit the joint statement to Congress demanding the immediate removal of ICE from communities and an assessment of its presence until appropriate accountability measures are in place.

As a member of the responsible business community, your voice matters. Sign the business letter to Congress and contact your representatives ([link removed] ) to demand accountability and the security our economy and communities need. This is an opportunity to exercise your leadership — we hope you take it.

STAND WITH MN BUSINESSES
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If you're receiving this version of our community newsletter, we don't have the pleasure of counting you as one of our members yet! We invite you to sign up as an ASBN member today ([link removed] ) to join (or rejoin) the collective voice for responsible business! Reach out to Natalia at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions.

BREAKING NEWS: ASBC has won the landmark Texas ESG case protecting freedom to invest responsibly

Yesterday, February 4, 2026, a federal court struck down Texas Senate Bill 13, the so-called "business blacklist law" that punished companies and pension funds for making responsible, sustainable investment decisions. This unconstitutional law cost Texans hundreds of millions of dollars while silencing businesses that spoke about climate risk.

The court's decision is the first of its kind, and it sends a clear message: government cannot dictate investment strategies or punish businesses for considering environmental, social, and governance factors.

As ASBC President and Co-Founder David Levine said: "The court has affirmed what we've always known: you cannot punish businesses for their investment decisions or silence those who speak about climate risk." This victory protects not just responsible businesses but the fundamental freedom of all businesses to make informed decisions in the best interests of their clients, stakeholders, and communities.

READ ASBC's RELEASE
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Texas ESG Case Coverage

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E&E News | Judge finds Texas anti-ESG law unconstitutional ([link removed] ) | February 4, 2026

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Bloomberg Law | Texas’ Fossil Fuel Investment Boycott Ban Struck Down by Judge ([link removed] ) | February 4, 2026

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The Texas Tribune | Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional ([link removed] ) | February 4, 2026

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Fox 7 | Judge blocks Texas law prohibiting state investment in anti-fossil fuel companies ([link removed] ) | February 4, 2026

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Law360 | Albright Axes Texas' Anti-ESG Law As Unconstitutional ([link removed] ) | February 4, 2026

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Responsible Investor | Texas judge strikes down fossil fuel boycott law as unconstitutional ([link removed] ) | February 5, 2026

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As we approach the midterms, ASBN is mobilizing businesses nationwide to influence the policy debates that will define the next two years. Here's what your support enables:

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Donate any amount today to help ensure responsible business priorities shape Congressional action.

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TAKE ACTION

Active Sign-Ons: We Need Your Business Voice

ASBN is mobilizing business leaders on democracy, civil rights, and clean water. Add your voice to the actions below.

Take Collective Action for Minnesota Businesses and Our Communities

ASBN is proud to stand together with Minnesota and responsible businesses across the US to call for change alongside 33 founding signatories and 180+ businesses representing most US states across the country. We’ve come together to condemn the fatal killings of US citizens by federal agents and the devastating immigration policies hurting our communities across the US.

Take action:

➡️ Businesses, organizations, and investors, sign on to our Collective Action statement

SIGN ON
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➡️ Contact your representative and demand they restore the rule of law, due process, and accountability.

CONTACT YOUR REPS
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➡️ Download ASBN’s Advocacy 101 Toolkit. Free, practical, and designed to teach you how to use your voice to drive change.

DOWNLOAD
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➡️ How are immigration, ICE and deportations affecting your business? If you have updates or new experiences to share, you can submit your story here ([link removed] ) .

TELL YOUR STORY
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2026 Pledge for Business Leaders: The Pro Business Agenda

Business leaders are uniting around a pro-business agenda rooted in security, affordability, opportunity, and democracy. This pledge affirms that protecting democratic norms is foundational to a stable economy where businesses and communities can thrive.

SIGN THE PLEDGE
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Protect Local Authority Under the Clean Water Act

Proposed changes to Clean Water Act Section 401 would limit state and Tribal authority, increasing regulatory uncertainty and financial risk for businesses. Early, place-based water quality reviews protect investments and prevent costly project delays.

TAKE ACTION FOR WATER
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UPCOMING EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

REGISTER
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Sustainability Professionals Against Silence - Hower Impact

Friday, Feb 6 | 1PM ET | Open to All

ASBN’s Michael Green, Senior Policy Advisor, has been invited to participate in Hower Impact’s Sustainability Professionals Against Silence! This 1-hour event will bring together sustainability professionals across industries to talk about what's happening in Minnesota and beyond - and the general lack of business voice speaking out against the administration's destruction of the rule of law in America.

REGISTER
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Quarterly Amplifier

Tues, Feb 10 | 2PM ET | Open to All

ASBN’s Quarterly Amplifier Meeting is designed to deliver timely policy insights, actionable engagement opportunities, and space for meaningful connection. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of where policy stands, how ASBN is shaping the conversation, and where their voice can make a difference. Whether you’re newly engaged or deeply involved, this meeting ensures you’re connected to the big picture—and empowered to take part.

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Our engagement opportunities ensure that wherever you are in your advocacy journey, there’s a place for you. Watch the video below to hear the latest updates from ASBN’s team of topic experts on Indigenous Partnerships, Clean Water, Regenerative Agriculture, Climate & Energy, 2026 Midterms, Safer Chemicals & Circular Economy, and Small Business & Local Economy. This is a 10-minute snapshot of ASBN’s work across sectors – Don’t miss it!

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Want to get involved in any of these initiatives? Become a Member! ([link removed] )

For any resources or links mentioned above, contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

NEWS, STORIES & OPPORTUNITIES

ASBN IN THE NEWS

ICE’s expansion leaves US companies with a choice they cannot dodge | ASBN Coverage

As US immigration enforcement expands, companies face growing pressure from employees, customers, and investors to speak out. “The business community in Minnesota prides itself in providing leadership and solving problems to ensure a strong and vibrant state,” begins an open letter signed by 60 chief executives on January 25, the day after a federal agent fatally shot nurse Alex Pretti.

READ IT HERE
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MEMBER UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES

Affiliate Fairtrade America

We appreciate our Industry Affiliate members, Fairtrade America, highlighting exclusive opportunities for their members to attend ASBN events like the upcoming Quarterly Amplifier on February 10 at 2 PM ET. The American Sustainable Business Network collaborates with industry affiliates to advance sustainability and equity at both the local and national levels. We provide a focal point for policy conversations.

AMPLIFIER REGISTRATION
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ASBN Member, Pure Strategies Named Big Path Capital’s 2026 Top Impact CEOs List

Congratulations to Tim Greiner (Co-Founder and Managing Director at Pure Strategies, Inc.) on being named to Big Path Capital’s 2026 #MO100 ([link removed] ) Top Impact CEOs list! Pure Strategies team is committed to building a more regenerative and inclusive economy—one that serves both people and the planet.

Naturepedic Door Prize Winners

We are excited to share a few of the Door Prize winners from ASBN’s Business, Policy and Purpose Conference and what they had to say about their prizes from ASBN member Naturepedic – also one of our 2026 Safer Chemicals sponsors! 🎉

Harper Bishop, Worker-Owner at Rose Jade Consulting Cooperative:

“I’m incredibly grateful to Naturepedic and ASBN for such a generous and thoughtful gift. Receiving the Naturepedic mattress was an unexpected highlight of an already inspiring conference. In these times, we need each other. Thank you to ASBN and the conference organizers for bringing together purpose-driven businesses and for making attendees feel so valued, seen, and respected.”

Denise Nelson Advising, LLC CEO Denise Nelson, P.E., CFM, ENV SP, LEED AP:

“I recently received the Naturepedic product I won from ASBN’s Door Prize at the Business, Policy, and Purpose Conference. The door prize was a Naturepedic organic cotton waterproof protector pad, and I love it!... The conference was a wonderful opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded business owners... I was very impressed with ASBN and look forward to keeping my business, Denise Nelson Advising, LLC, involved in ASBN activities.”

MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

We’re excited to highlight our recent ASBN members of the month!

Good Business Colorado ([link removed] )

GBC is a nonprofit, non‑partisan organization based in Colorado that supports businesses operating with purpose. Their mission blends economic growth with social equity and environmental sustainability, offering workshops, advocacy, and networking for values‑driven business leaders.

AllPeople Marketplace ([link removed] )

AllPeople Marketplace is an online marketplace focused on socially and environmentally responsible shopping. They curate products from brands committed to sustainability, offer carbon-neutral shipping, and donate at least 5% of each purchase to a nonprofit or school selected by the buyer.

National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) ([link removed] )

NSAC is a U.S.-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization advocating for product stewardship, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and a circular economy. It convenes working groups on policy topics like textiles, household hazardous waste, and deposit-return systems.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

ASBN Partners with AMIBA for the Choose Black-Owned Campaign

ASBN is partnering with AMIBA to amplify the Choose Black-Owned campaign all February by highlighting black-owned businesses for #MemberMonday social posts and more! We encourage support for Black-owned independent businesses. If your business is interested in being featured, please reach out to us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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LIFT Next Economy MBA

Our partners at LIFT Economy are accepting applications for the Next Economy MBA, a nine-month program for leaders building a more just and regenerative economy. The next cohort starts on March 20. Join a free intro session to learn more.

Learn More
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