Presented by UPMC Health Plan
CEOs for Sustainability executive network, in partnership with Sustainable Pittsburgh, hosted their annual C-Suite Summit on Wednesday, November 15 at the Energy Innovation Center. Decarbonization, or the reduction of carbon emissions from human systems and activities, has quickly elevated as a priority for southwestern Pennsylvania. This year’s gathering featured C-Suite executives discussing practical pathways toward decarbonization in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Tom Hucker, Senior Consultant for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office, served as the keynote speaker. The Energy Loans Program Office finances large-scale, all-of-the-above energy infrastructure projects in the United States. Hucker shared ways in which the DOE is enabling pathways for businesses and organizations to engage in decarbonization efforts. A panel of CEOs for Sustainability leaders followed, where participants gained insights into how these local leaders are operationalizing decarbonization at their companies.
Networking opportunities and an optional tour were included, allowing attendees to experience the rich history of the Connolley Trade School and its transformation into the EIC, encapsulating Pittsburgh’s evolution within a single building. The tour ended with an exploration of ‘Patterns of Meaning,’ a remarkable exhibit curated by Chip Barletto and Cory Bonnet. This collection of foundry patterns and blueprints, dating from the late 1890s to the early 1900s, showcases the intricate craftsmanship that built the industrial world of the late 1800s.
CEOs for Sustainability is a leading executive network providing regional thought leadership on business sustainability. Participating companies represent more than $150 billion in total revenues and 100,000 employees. CEOs for Sustainability recognizes that prosperous businesses are at the foundation of a thriving, equitable region.
Special Thanks to our Featured Speakers and CEOs for Sustainability Members:
- Tom Hucker
Senior Consultant
U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office - Jim Penna
PA State Director of Government Affairs
Eos Energy Enterprises - Jana Lake
President
3R Sustainability
and Co-Chair
CEOs for Sustainability - Raymond W. Yeager
President and Chief Executive Officer
DMI Companies
and Co-Chair
CEOs for Sustainability
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- Decarb Digest presents a curated, regional snapshot of progress on carbon-emissions reduction, including funding opportunities and highlights of local leadership.
- Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace offers a framework, resources, and connections to help your workplace achieve strategic impact, stand out among peers, and reduce operational costs. Earn Sustainable Workplace designation for performance across environmental, social, and governance topics. The Workplace program is aligned with the B Corp’s B Impact Assessment, GRI Standards, and Vibrant Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Index.
- Leading Forward Roadmap, for step by step instructions for embarking on a carbon- emissions reduction path.