CEOs for Sustainability Events

2023 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit

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 annual gathering featured C-Suite executives discussing practical pathways toward decarbonization in southwestern Pennsylvania. Featured speakers and CEOs for Sustainability Members included:

• 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

2022 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit

More than ever, meaningful progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues depends on collaborative leadership and peer exchange. During this annual gathering, C-Suite executives shared how businesses large and small are leading forward. Featured speakers included:

• Debbie DeLong, Ph.D., Marketing Professor, Chatham University
• Steven Guy, President & CEO, Oxford Development
• Jana Lake, President, 3R Sustainability
• Antonis Papadourakis, Ph.D., President & CEO, LANXESS
• JoAnn Rizzo, Eco Chair, AE Works Ltd.
• Craig Stevenson, President, AUROS Group
• Charles Toran, President, Sci-Tek Consultants
• Raymond Yeager, President & CEO, DMI Companies

2021 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit

Presented by UPMC Health Plan

In this third annual C-Suite Summit, C-Suite executives from private and publicly traded companies shared candid perspectives on achievements at their businesses — achievements that are building on the group’s Leading Forward priorities for a more resilient, equitable economy and advancing strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. 

Keynote speaker Lisa Conway, Vice President of Sustainability, Americas at Interface Inc., opened the event, calling on business leaders to join Interface in advancing its Climate Take Back strategy, which aims to help reverse global warming. A global flooring manufacturer, Interface has pursued “Moonshot Goals” to transform into arguably the world’s most sustainable industrial company. A panel of CEOs for Sustainability leaders followed, sharing their commitments to sustainability as a business imperative and foundation for competitive advantage. Featured speakers included the following:

• Mary Beth Jenkins, COO, UPMC Health Plan
• Leroy M. Ball, Jr., President and CEO, Koppers
• Ron C. Keating, President and CEO, Evoqua Water Technologies
• Kurt Lesker IV, President and CEO, Kurt J. Lesker Company

2020 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit

Presented by UPMC Health Plan

During this November 18th event, CEOs for Sustainability leaders called upon their peers in the Pittsburgh region to take action around three priorities for achieving a sustainable economic recovery: advance racial and ethnic equity, support local businesses and communities, and reduce carbon emissions. Several C-Suite leaders shared how their businesses are responding to challenges and using a sustainability strategy as a competitive advantage. Microsoft’s Vice President of AI Country Strategy and Sustainability Partnership Gretchen O’Hara delivered the keynote speech, sharing practical insights on how Microsoft is addressing society’s most pressing challenges, including plans to be carbon negative by 2030. Additional featured speakers included:

• Diane Holder, President and CEO, UPMC Health Plan
• Haakan Jonsson, Ph.D., Chairman and President, Covestro LLC 
• Jana D. Lake, President, 3R Sustainability 
• Jodi Rennie, VP and General Manager, Turner Construction 
• Sara Thompson, Principal, Pashek + MTR

Tapping Opportunities in the Circular Economy

Hosted by Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability

Embodied Carbon: Why It Matters for Your Carbon-Reduction Strategy

Hosted by Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability

Tracking and Measuring Sustainability Progress

Hosted by Sustainable Pittsburgh