Sustainable Pittsburgh
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Planning and Zoning Best Practices for Attracting Solar Investment
VirtualPresented by: Pennsylvania Municipal League and Sustainable Pennsylvania Join The Pennsylvania Municipal League and Sustainable Pennsylvania for "Planning and Zoning Best Practices for Attracting Solar Investment." Solar energy was the fastest growing source of energy in the world in 2020 and it creates more local jobs than any other source. Join us to learn how you […]
ASCM Pittsburgh Lunch & Learn
VirtualProvided by ASCM Pittsburgh Chapter Sustainable Pittsburgh's Director of Programs, Gina Johnson, discusses the management of a sustainable supply network, and will touch on other facets of sustainability - community support, growth of quality jobs, & ethical and transparent business practices. Join us for lunch on September 28 to gain an understanding of the impact […]
Tracking and Measuring Sustainability Progress
VirtualAfter nearly two years dedicated to building a custom technology platform designed to help you access resources and advance sustainability progress, Sustainable Pittsburgh is kicking off its new and enhanced performance programs. Join us as we share the benefits of earning Sustainable Pittsburgh designation and Sustainable Pennsylvania Certification, hear from organizations about their experiences with […]
Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Town Hall
Presented by: Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Please join us for the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit 2022 season pre-event, the Summit Town Hall, which will be focusing on disability and environmental justice and the intersections of race. This will be a panel style event featuring people steeped in community and educational work around these important topics […]
INTERSECT@CMU: Innovating a Sustainable Future for All
Presented by: CMU Each year, INTERSECT@CMU brings together CMU thought leaders, industry partners and experts from around the world to discuss society’s most pressing problems and present potential solutions to innovate a sustainable future for all. At this year’s conference, we will focus on sustainability, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the actions we must […]
Bridge to 2030: Embodied Carbon and Existing Buildings
Frick Environmental CenterProvided by: GBA Embodied carbon consists of all the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building construction, including those that arise from extracting, transporting, manufacturing, and installing building materials on site, as well as the operational and end-of-life emissions associated with those materials. While operational carbon and energy use reductions are critical to reducing impacts of the built […]
Environmental Racism and the Climate Crisis
VirtualJoin the YWCA for their Action Conversation: Environmental Racism and the Climate Crisis Low-income women in communities of color are disproportionately burdened by environmental problems, including the extreme weather caused by climate change. We must act together now to enact policies that address the climate crisis and its ongoing connection to indigenous injustice, racism, and […]
Climate Change: The Cost of Inaction
VirtualProvided by: E2 Climate change is now a serious economic issue. Last year, climate-related disasters inflicted nearly $150 billion in damage to America's economy. In Pennsylvania alone, climate disasters led by Hurricane Ida cost the Commonwealth between $2 billion - $5 billion, according to NOAA. And that's not including rising insurance rates, increased food costs […]
Environmental Justice & Human Resilience: PA IPL 2022 Annual Conference
Duquesne University 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPresented by: Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light The topic of this year’s conference, Environmental Justice & Human Resilience, is at the core of PA IPL’s mission. They seek to inspire and mobilize people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change. This must start and continue with work in and with the […]
Giving Tuesday
A day that celebrates generosity locally and around the world, Giving Tuesday is a great day to support Sustainable Pittsburgh and help create a more equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous region. Donate to Sustainable Pittsburgh on November 29 and your support will go even further! Current and former board members at Sustainable Pittsburgh got together […]
Solar for Rural Communities: USDA Grants, GET Solar Communities, & the IRA
VirtualPresented by: Pennsylvania Solar Center Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center to learn more about the USDA and IRA resources offered to Pennsylvania’s rural communities, as well as about their own G.E.T. Solar and G.E.T. Solar Communities programs that offers businesses and tax-entities technical assistance to go solar. The infusion of essentially free money might be […]
Southwestern Pennsylvania Electric Fleet Expo
UPMC Events Center 6001 University Boulevard, Moon, PAPresented by: Duquesne Light Company, Local Government Academy, Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, and Sustainable Pittsburgh If you're a fleet, transportation, sustainability, or local government leader for a municipality, school district, or commercial fleet based in southwestern PA, join us for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Electric Fleet Expo, where you'll have an opportunity to: See the latest […]
Farm to Table Buy Local Grower/Buyer Networking Event
David L Lawrence Convention CenterPresented by: Farm to Table and Sustainable Pittsburgh This FREE event will help you create new business relationships with local buyers and resource providers will be onsite to help you grow your business. Vendors can sample/sell products to prospective wholesale/ institutional buyers. Attendees will include food service professionals, dietitians, wellness & health care providers, childcare […]
Shaping the Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future
VirtualPresented by EEA, E2, and Sustainable Pittsburgh
2023 Municipal Leadership Summit
Wind Creek Hotel, Bethlehem, PAPresented by: Pennsylvania Municipal League Elected and appointed officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association will share resources and innovative ideas, discuss issues of mutual concern and participate in a wide array of educational and professional development sessions designed to address the […]
2023 Sustainable PA Annual Conference
Wyndham GettysburgPresented by: Pennsylvania Municipal League
53rd Annual World Affairs Institute: Navigating Climate Intersections
University of Pittsburgh 4200 5th Avenue, PittsburghFor 53 years, the World Affairs Institute has engaged student leaders in deep discussions of key issues in international affairs to help them develop the skills to understand and think critically about their world. Join us on March 5, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh as we explore how to navigate our new climate reality and […]
Energy Exchange
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnergy Exchange remains one of the best opportunities for agencies to ensure their workforce understands leadership direction, priorities, goals, and strategies. It's also a unique opportunity to fulfill training mandates in alignment with legislative and administration workforce development objectives. The event provides a place to network with energy and water professionals leading to development and implementation solutions […]
Solarpunk Future
Velum Fermentation 2120 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesPart interactive art show, part job fair, join geek creatives and green innovators for an event full of performances, exhibits, and art installations which will give all ages and walks of life the opportunity to be inspired by the sustainable future that we can collectively create. Come for food, fun, and a hopeful vision of our future! […]
2024 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit
PNC Park 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA|PAJoin the CEOs for Sustainability executive network for their annual C-Suite Summit on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This year’s gathering spotlights innovative strategies for decarbonization, featuring presentations and panel discussions on federal funding assistance and supply chain emissions reduction strategies. Participants will have opportunities to network with […]
Building Vibrant Communities: Sustainable Pennsylvania
Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation 729 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHosted by Allegheny County Conservation District and presented by Sustainable Pittsburgh Are you a local government leader, municipal manager/planner, community member, or sustainability professional looking to make a lasting impact for your community? Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for an engaging and insightful in-person session on the Sustainable Pennsylvania municipal certification program—a game-changing framework designed to help […]