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FORGE A BETTER FUTURE, FOR ALL

Sustainable Pittsburgh empowers decision-making that builds a fundamentally equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous region.


Nearly 1,000

Organizations engaged
since 2014


37

Companies representing more than $150 billion in total revenues, hosted via the CEOs for Sustainability Roundtable


250+

Designated shops, restaurants , and workplaces


4.1 Million

Residents in certified sustainable communities

Now Hiring: Director of Communications

Wherever you’re from, whatever your background, Sustainable Pittsburgh needs you! Use your skills to lead organizational efforts to raise public awareness of our mission and activities by developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy.

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WHAT WE DO

We open opportunities to encourage peer-to-peer learning and knowledge-sharing among decision makers in the business and municipal sectors.

We create frameworks, tools, and resources for organizations to track, measure, and earn recognition for their sustainability progress. 

And we take targeted action to address urgent and emerging sustainability issues.


KEY TOPICS

Social Equity

Social equity is fundamental to creating sustainable communities and organizations. Learn how to advance your organization or community’s progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

See progress in social equity

Carbon Reduction

Climate change is one of the most important sustainability issues of our time. Learn about our region’s key priorities and next steps. 

See progress in carbon reduction

SUSTAINABILITY NEWS & OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Clean Energy Workforce Roundtable Recap: Expanding Opportunity Through Visibility, Collaboration, and Data

June 6, 2025

Sustainability in Motion: Behind the Scenes at PITT OHIO

May 14, 2025

Transit Cuts Threaten Equity, Economic, and Climate Goals in Pittsburgh

May 9, 2025

Our Region's Business: Sustainable Pittsburgh

May 9, 2025
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GET STARTED

Whether your organization is new to sustainability or more advanced, through our designation programs we offer a step by step process to evaluate your business, organization, or community’s sustainability performance. Additionally we can connect you with robust networks around the region to share information and resources.

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Toolkits & Case Studies

Recognition Programs:
your Pathway to Progress

Earn designation as a Sustainable Pittsburgh Shop, Restaurant, or Workplace or as a Sustainable Pennsylvania Community. The term “Workplaces” serves as an umbrella for business, nonprofits, and other institutions that are not a shop or restaurant.

Get recognized
Sprints
Participating organizations

Benefits for Businesses & Organizations

  • Opens new marketing opportunities
  • Attracts more satisfied customers and employees
  • Helps strengthen the bottom line

Benefits for Municipalities

  • Take actions that can help save taxpayer dollars
  • Conserve resources
  • Foster a vibrant community
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