VBSR members met with key Vermont policymakers during our annual lobby day, March 11, 2025, addressing the impacts of climate change on Vermont’s businesses and economy.
Advocacy Actions
For over three decades, VBSR has been a legislative driving force, utilizing the strength of the business community to effect change in the Vermont State House. Our enduring commitment has been to steer our state toward a new paradigm – a just, thriving and transformative economy for all people and the planet.
This Advocacy Actions page is where you’ll find ways – with VBSR's support and guidance – to be a part of this strategic, collective change.
Shaping Policy for a Better Vermont
While voluntary initiatives within our businesses are crucial in fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities, the real game-changer lies in public policy. Only public policy can accelerate the pace and scale of change needed to overcome Vermont's most difficult challenges.
Be a part of that change - start here.
- Contact your legislators: It's simple, quick and effective to connect with Vermont legislators.
- Collaborate with VBSR: Testify, write op-eds, engage your employees in skills trainings and actions, and more. Contact Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, to learn more now.
Your Voice, Our Support
We invite our members – and all Vermonters – to actively participate, engage in collective action and ensure their voices are heard. Interested in partnering with VBSR to amplify your impact? Use our VBSR Advocacy Partner Request Intake Form to get started.
Last week Governor Scott introduced a proposal to significantly roll back Vermont’s action on climate change. Please call or email your Senator(s) (or call the Sergeant at Arms to leave your Senator(s) a message) today, Tuesday February 25th, between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Vermont's shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, highlighted by the Affordable Heat Act, aims to lower emissions and save $2 billion in heating costs by 2030, marking a critical move towards sustainability.