AzBAS is a formal association of Arizona businesses committed to sustainable practices that promote strong communities, successful businesses, a healthy environment, and sound public policy.

We meet four times a year for the primary purpose of holding in-depth dialogues among participants to share, learn from, challenge and test the sustainability practices that are in place — or in developmental phases — in our companies. The overarching goal is for Arizona businesses to step forward together and grow sustainability concepts and activities in Arizona’s diverse communities.

A one page overview of the organization is available here. 

Our officers:

Chair; Mitch Basefsky, Central Arizona Project

Vice Chair; Suzanne Fallender, Intel

Treasurer; Deb Johnson, Eco-Edge

Secretary; Sally Gestautas, Raytheon Missile Systems

Our primary objectives are:

• To build a platform and statewide venues to showcase sustainable businesses practices adopted by AzBAS;

• To collaborate with other organizations committed to promoting sustainability in Arizona;

• To advance sustainability practices in the public policy arena;

• To convey to the State and its communities that Arizona's business leaders support and encourage progressive, sustainable businesses practices; and

• To serve as a resource — a knowledge base — for others on how to create and adopt sustainable practices in their companies.

AzBAS Mission

"We are committed to sustainable practices in Arizona that promote strong communities, successful businesses, a healthy environment and sound public policy." 

Click here for the 2010 - 2015 AzBAS Strategic Plan.