Duke Farms honored with Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for Climate Mitigation
NJSBC business member Duke Farms is transforming its 2,700 acre campus through its Natural Systems Energy Project to sharply reduce emissions and sequester carbon through reforestation and natural climate solutions.
By Jan. 5: Join businesses in urging Senate to protect clean water infrastructure essential to economic stability
Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 3898, the “PERMIT Act,” on December 11, 2025, the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and the thousands of business leaders it collectively represents are intensifying their call for the Senate to reject the legislation and urging the EPA to strengthen – not weaken – protections in its proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
NJSBN issues statement on proposed development
“Sustainable businesses urge West Orange to preserve Watchung Mountain Second Ridge to prevent the degradation of drinking water and the increased possibility of severe flooding,” commented Rebecca C. Lubot, Ph.D., M.Sc., Executive Director of the New Jersey Sustainable Business Network. “In a recently published op-ed, the New Jersey Sustainable Business Network explained that both the federal government and insurance companies have made it clear that mitigating flood risk now lies solely in the hands of state, county, and local governments. The preservation of this last core forest in densely populated Essex County is more important than ever to bolster businesses’ resilience.”
NJ DEP: “Our Water’s Worth It Campaign”
Earlier this year, the DEP launched the “Our Water’s Worth It” campaign to highlight the importance of New Jersey’s water resources, the threats they face, and efforts to protect them. […]
Princeton Hydro receives 2024 Smart Growth Award
NJSBC business member Princeton Hydro recently received the 2024 NJ Future Smart Growth Award for its Musconetcong Island Park Project.
New resiliency rules protect N.J. residents and businesses from weather impacts | Opinion
This article was originally published in NJ.com on October 16th, 2024 By Richard Lawton, NJSBC Executive Director New Jersey is on the front lines of climate change, and we need to plan […]
Newsletter – Clean Water is Good for Business
This issue focuses on something upon which all life depends – clean water. Not only is clean water necessary for human health, there is also a strong business case for protecting our watersheds and for companies […]
Webinar on Protecting Local Economies from Flood Risk
Two years ago, Hurricane Ida made landfall in New Jersey. The storm killed 107 people, including 29 in New Jersey, and caused over $2 billion in damage. Just weeks ago, […]
Join us for the 6th Annual Watershed Conference Feb. 10 & 17
The Watershed Institute will be hosting its Sixth Annual Watershed Conference from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Feb. 10 & 17.A hybrid format will be offered for participants to attend in-person at the Watershed Center or virtually. The Watershed […]
Join us Dec. 2nd: Jersey Water Works conference
JWW’s members believe that well-informed decision-makers, business leaders, residents, and ratepayers should participate actively to influence the planning and management of their water infrastructure. Our collective voices can guide new […]
