Why VBSR?

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact. For over 30 years VBSR has championed “business as a force for good” through education, networking, advocacy and thought leadership.

We are Vermont’s network of students, entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, small businesses, largest employers, policymakers, advocates, nonprofit organizations and inspired individuals – collectively working toward a just, thriving and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet.

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Champion Members

VBSR Champions are corporate social responsibility icons. Brands around the globe look to Vermont industry leaders to learn how to lead successful businesses in a way that is good for their people and good for the planet, and these companies lead the way.

VBSR is one of the only places to get a comprehensive education on both the theory and practice of being a values-led business.
— Liz Schlegel, Champion Member The Alchemist
VBSR’s proven track record at the statehouse helps put our values into impactful, values-led public policy.
— Sascha Mayer, Champion Member Mamava
I encourage those interested in expanding personal awareness, belief systems and business expertise to take advantage of VBSR’s programming.
— Karen Lawson, Lawson’s Finest Liquids
We know how critical the business voice is – and how much influence is has. And particularly in Vermont it's become commonplace for companies to have a strong sustainability programs. Advocacy like VBSR’s is the next horizon for that.
— Kate Ogden, Seventh Generation

VBSR Events

Join VBSR and the Vermont Law and Graduate School for an evening of connection and learning, as we explore the important role Vermont’s higher education institutions are playing—and their untapped potential—as conveners and changemakers, especially when working alongside businesses to improve local communities.

Each year VBSR recognizes inspiring business leaders and organizations showcasing the growth and impact of socially responsible business in Vermont. Join us October 2nd as we gather to celebrate this year’s awardees, enjoy local food, drink, network with good company, and enjoy the beautiful new Farmhouse at The Essex Resort & Spa!

During this Know Your Rights training with Organized Power in Numbers, employers will have the chance to understand their Constitutional rights if immigration comes to the workplace, learn about different kinds of immigration enforcement actions, and hear about practical steps employers can take to prepare.

Join Vermont B Corp Collective and a social media expert from King Arthur Baking Company for this collaborative session! We’ll dive into how purpose-driven businesses can build effective, values-aligned social media strategies. Through a short presentation, breakout discussions, and peer exchange, we’ll explore what it means to market with intention, and how to communicate your mission online.

Age Well’s SHIP Coordinators will talk about steps to take during Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment.

This webinar will connect you with an EastRise Mortgage Lending Officer (MLO) who will help break down Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs).

VBSR News

News Item Description: The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Gas Systems, announces the graduation of the inaugural cohort of Tools of the Trade– Business Fundamentals for Energy Pros, a business coaching program designed to support weatherization and clean energy contractors across the state.

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) proudly announces RioNadi as the peer-selected winner of its DeltaClimeVT Energy 2025 business accelerator, following a four-month intensive program designed to fast-track energy innovation in Vermont. In addition to the $25,000 award, RioNadi secured a pilot project with Burlington Electric Department (BED) to test its electric vehicle monitoring and payment system technologies.

A group of hemp producers and craft brewers are coming together to establish Vermont as a leading producer of non-alcoholic hemp-infused beverages.