The 2015 General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1440. This bill, patroned by Senator Frank Ruff, changed the name of the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission to the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and also established the Virginia Tobacco Region Revolving Fund.

The concept of ethical or socially responsible investing ("SRI") utilizes an investment strategy that seeks both financial return and social good. The investment industry summarizes the areas of SRI into three broad categories known as "ESG": environment, social justice and governance.