Over the past century, workforce development policies have attempted to improve our ability to meet individual needs as well as strengthening the economy, enabling more positive outcomes for jobseekers and […]
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Join us May 11 when we reveal the Top Scorers of the inaugural Social Equity Sprint
By now you’ve probably heard that Sustainable Pittsburgh is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! To mark this major milestone, over the next several weeks we’ll be featuring our accomplishments, […]
Communities will Define the Success of our Region’s Decarbonization Strategy
Over recent years, policymakers are increasing their focus on communities, recognizing the importance of their role in sustaining equitable solutions and enabling a just transition. Major federal legislation, including the […]
Announcing the first ever Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplaces
Today, January 11th, the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh announced the first ever organizations to earn formal designation as Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplaces: University of Pittsburgh – Platinum level Allegheny County, Downtown Campus […]
Sustainable Pittsburgh Executive Director selected to serve on Governor-Elect Transition Advisory Committee on Environment and Energy
Earlier this month Pennsylvania Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Austin Davis announced Joylette Portlock, Ph.D., executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh, as a member of the new administration’s Transition Advisory […]
Financing an Equity-Driven Decarbonization Strategy
U.S. EPA invites public comments on new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund by 12/5/22
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now cleared to implement dozens of new programs designed to enable an equity-driven, multi-sector […]