Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Executive Committee

The Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Executive Committee provides thought leadership and advises policy research to advance corporate sustainability initiatives that promote long term economic success.

Mission:

To develop statewide best practices that promote investment in water quality and supply, ensure responsible and diverse energy solutions, and support environmental policies and regulations that encourage continued corporate sustainability.

Vision:

To maintain Virginia’s national leadership in corporate sustainability by promoting smart stewardship of the Commonwealth’s natural resource and continued use of best practices.

Executive Committee Areas of Focus:

The Executive Committee is working to implement the sustainability and environmental policies and initiatives outlined in the Virginia Chamber’s strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030.  The four areas of focus identified within the document offer a pathway to protecting Virginia’s natural resources while at the same time using them in a thoughtful way to enable economic growth. Representing the objectives and goals of the Corporate Sustainability and Environment Executive Committee, the four areas of focus broadly stated include:

  • Streamline regulatory and permitting process
  • Encourage corporate sustainability
  • Energy and environment
  • Environmental stewardship of our land and water resources

 

Co-Chairs

Erik Rison
Senior Regional Manager of Government Relations,
Smurfit WestRock

David Paylor
Vice President of Environmental,
Potesta & Associates, Inc.

Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Executive Committee – Corporate Members

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For information on how to participate and engage with the Executive Committee, please contact Eleana Legree, Vice President of Investor Relations and Membership Engagement, at e.legree@vachamber.com