The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), which represents more than 165,000 businesses nationwide, applauds the Senate for voting today to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). David Levine, CEO of ASBC, said:

“We applaud the Senate for confirming Ms. McCarthy, a leader who understands that economic prosperity is not at odds with environmental protection. The Senate’s action on Ms. McCarthy’s nomination means that EPA can now focus on key challenges such as drafting rules on carbon pollution, protecting the nation’s water supplies and leveling the playing field for green chemistry and safer alternatives to dangerous chemicals. We look forward to a constructive working relationship with Administrator McCarthy to find solutions that benefit both the environment and the economy.”

The American Sustainable Business Council and its member organizations represent more than 165,000 businesses nationwide, and more than 300,000 entrepreneurs, executives, managers and investors. The council includes chambers of commerce, trade associations, and groups representing small business, investors, microenterprise, social enterprise, green and sustainable business, local living economy, and women and minority business leaders. ASBC informs and engages policy makers and the public about the need and opportunities for building a vibrant and sustainable economy. www.asbcouncil.org

American Sustainable Business Council

American Sustainable Business Council

The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) is a national coalition of mission-driven businesses, social enterprises and sustainable business networks working to create a vibrant, just and sustainable economy. What unites us is a deep belief that we must move to a new economy that is grounded in principles of sustainability and equity.

The Council represents over 55,000 businesses and enterprises and more than 150,000 executives, owners, investors, entrepreneurs and business professionals. It is comprised of partners, which are organizations that represent businesses and social enterprises as well as entrepreneurs, executives, owners and investors committed to building a vibrant, just, and sustainable economy.

ASBC promotes policy change by educating and informing the business community, policy makers and the media about the business case for change, and by engaging the leaders of businesses and enterprises in building broad support for the policies America needs. We work on a range of policy areas, including: financial reform, health care, chemicals policy, climate change and business taxes.

We believe that the policies that will lead us to a sustainable and just economy are also good for business and good for America. Making the right commitments and investments will produce more and better jobs, build strength in key technologies, and make the U.S. more independent and secure.

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