| So many destructive elements challenge our can-do spirit these days. Ravaging climate change, crippling income inequality, toxic pollutants and more – all caused by powerful, unaccountable agents – push America’s dream of opportunity out of reach for too many. That’s bad for people and the planet – and just as bad for our real economy. There are scores of groups that work on each one of these major problems. ASBC works on all of them and more – right where they start. Our high-road business members and business groups, dedicated researchers and dynamic advocates challenge business as usual. They demonstrate in their firms that there’s a better way -- and with our help, they make the business case to policymakers that the destructive status quo must go. Policymakers listen to business. So when tourism and fishing firms demand laws to protect clean water, high-road firms demand laws for a livable minimum wage and paid leave, or sustainable firms demand action on the climate crisis and laws to keep toxic chemicals out of consumer products, the business case gets heard in a way others may not. It’s not quick or easy to make systemic change, but ASBC makes it happen. Please help ASBC restore the promise of America. The way our members see it, a gift to ASBC is an investment no one can afford to pass up. The stakes are too high, the dangers too imminent. A livable planet; clean air, water and food sources; healthy, productive employees and consumers with ample disposable income – these are basics good firms deserve. Make your gift to ASBC today, and help bring that better future to life. Wishing you peaceful holidays and a world of improvement in 2020,
 Jeffrey Hollender
Co-founder and CEO,
American Sustainable Business Council | 
