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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


40+

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


250+

Designated shops, restaurants , and workplaces


3.9 Million

Residents in certified sustainable communities

Support Sustainable Pittsburgh on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 28

If you make a gift to Sustainable Pittsburgh on or before Giving Tuesday, November 28, you will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary, private, docent-led tour of Unsettling Matter, Gaining Ground at the Heinz Architectural Center of the Carnegie Museum of Art.

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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

2023 CARBON REDUCTION SPRINT

Compete in the Carbon Reduction Sprint, a fun, free, and friendly, 6-month competition for businesses, organizations, and municipalities to jumpstart progress on carbon-emissions reduction and earn recognition for their achievements!

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Upcoming Events

SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Carbon-Emissions Reduction Through Energy Efficiency Strategies
December 5, 2023
Event Overview: Join Sustainable Pittsburgh, the Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Franklin Energy for the SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Carbon-Emissions Reduction through Energy Efficiency Strategies webinar on Tuesday, December 5th to […]
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SUSTAINABILITY NEWS & OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2023

Attn Rural Communities – Get Recognized and Reduce Energy Use with a Special Grant Opportunity

November 2, 2023

The Evolution of EJ in PA 

October 19, 2023

Sustainable Pittsburgh welcomes Program Manager, Corporate Sustainability, Sreya Vangala

September 22, 2023
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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
Photograph of Allegheny County overlayed with several map markers representing recognized organizations scattered among different communities.

Thank you to our sponsors


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UPMC logo

Gold

Pitt Ohio logo
Dollar Bank logo
Evoqua logo

Silver

Covestro logo
Duquesne Light Company logo
Koppers logo
Giant Eagle logo

DMI Companies, Inc. logo
Epic Metals logo

Bronze

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
ENGIE North America

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