Run for Office: Refine Your Message and Market Yourself
2021-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | LGA Online
Presented by Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh
Run for Office will position you to be the change agent you want to see! Held virtually, the Saturday sessions will feature subject matter experts and elected officials sharing their expertise and providing peer-to-peer interaction.
Refine your Message and Market Yourself: What is your platform? What are the three issues you want to address? Our final session will help you refine your message and deliver it efficiently to build your support base.
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Tools and Tactics for Workplace Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2021-04-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Provided by: Sustainable Pittsburgh, CEOs for Sustainability, and Vibrant Pittsburgh
Attendees will learn about opportunities to advance DE&I in their workplaces with hands-on resources like the Vibrant Index, Leading Forward Roadmap, and Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks. They will also hear from a panel of chief diversity officers at leading local businesses who will share their experiences and participate in a moderated discussion. Gain practical advice, working knowledge, and tools for measuring progress at this special event. Register today!

Advancing Your Organization's Carbon-Reduction Goals
2021-08-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh, CEOs for Sustainability, and Chatham University’s Falk School of Sustainability and Environment
Reducing your organization’s carbon emissions can cut energy costs; build your brand’s reputation with employees, customers, and other stakeholders; spur innovation; and even increase your bottom line — all while helping to address the climate crisis. So how do you set meaningful targets and a strategy for achieving them?
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh, CEOs for Sustainability, and Chatham University’s Falk School of Sustainability & Environment for “Advancing Your Organization’s Carbon-Reduction Goals.” Corporate sustainability leaders will describe how their organizations are applying innovation to meet aggressive carbon-emissions-reduction commitments — while gaining a competitive advantage. Then a panel of expert consultants will tackle your thorniest questions. Submit them when you register for this virtual event. It’s sure to be a lively, informative discussion.

2021 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit
2021-11-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park, PA, United States
Hosted by: CEOs for Sustainability and Sustainable Pittsburgh
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

9-11 am ET: Virtual C-Suite Summit
4:30-6:30 pm ET: Optional in-person tour of Oxford Development’s 3 Crossings in the Strip District, followed by happy hour a short walk away (with COVID-19 safety protocols in place)

Event Description:
Building on the Leading Forward priorities for a more resilient, equitable economy, CEOs for Sustainability invites you to be part of this signature two-part event! In the morning, hear from C-Suite executives on how businesses large and small are leading forward, network with peers in your sector, and exchange best practices — all in a virtual setting.

Then later in the day, join old friends and new contacts in person for an optional, educational tour of Oxford Development’s 16-acre mixed-use development in the vibrant Strip District. 3 Crossings represents the transformation of the former trucking yards of Pittsburgh’s past into the sustainable neighborhood of the future. The tour culminates a short walk away with happy hour at a local venue.
More than ever, meaningful progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues depends on collaborative leadership and peer exchange. Get ready to deepen relationships, share experiences, and connect with CEOs for Sustainability to advance sustainable solutions. Register for the C-Suite Summit today!
Who Should Attend:

Members of the C-Suite, Senior Executives, Business Owners, and Managers interested in learning about how incorporating sustainable business practices contributes to business resilience, innovation, and competitive advantage
Professionals in Strategy, Business Development, Supply Chain and Procurement, HR, Operations, and Marketing
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Professionals

Embodied Carbon: Why It Matters for Your Carbon-Reduction Strategy
2022-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Presented by Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability
You have a handle on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with your organization’s operations, and maybe you’ve even inventoried them as a basis for your carbon-reduction strategy. But what about emissions generated over the life cycle of the buildings you operate from? How about emissions generated over the entire life cycle of your products?
According to Architecture 2030, embodied carbon will account for almost half of total new construction emissions between now and 2050. That makes for an incredible opportunity to reduce the emissions associated with buildings, from the extraction, manufacture, and selection of the building materials through construction processes to occupancy. Suppliers of building materials have reduced their carbon emissions and achieved market advantage through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), attesting to their low-carbon designs. Following this strategy, manufacturers from other sectors are evaluating ways to reduce embodied carbon. Brands as diverse as Logitech, Dove soap, Lipton teas, and Adidas are moving toward carbon footprint labels on their products. What are the opportunities for your organization?

Tapping Opportunities in the Circular Economy
2022-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Provided by: Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability
The world consumed record high levels of virgin materials in 2021, even as reuse and recycling rates remain stagnant. In addition to polluting our air, soil, and waterways, the throwaway economy deepens social inequity through low wages and environmental costs borne mostly by marginalized communities. The opportunity goes far beyond reuse, repair, and recycling. By transitioning to a circular economy, manufacturers and communities can build upstream, regenerative solutions that engage the human-powered efforts that often already exist and bring new innovations to scale.
Join us as presenters describe how they are creating circular economies that provide dignified work, turn waste into feedstocks, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, bolster the supply chain, stimulate innovation, and benefit the bottom line. Learn about circular economy opportunities and practical considerations.

Innovative CEOs Enabling and Expanding Decarbonization
2022-09-23 10:15 - 11:15 | David L Lawrence Convention Center
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability as a part of the Global Clean Energy Action Forum
The Global Clean Energy Action Forum is proud to host over 115 side events where Ministers, government stakeholders, companies, organizations, and other members of the clean energy community will come together to advance the critical work of rapidly accelerating the innovation and deployment of clean energy technology around the world.
Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability will take a look at how business innovators are driving rapid decarbonization. A panel of leaders in the CEOs for Sustainability executive network, hosted by the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh, will share how their businesses are broadly advancing rapid decarbonization. Panelists include businesses whose leading-edge technologies and services are reducing carbon emissions in the building and transportation sectors, as well as those pursuing net-zero goals and Science Based Targets in their own operations and supply chains. Featured technologies include whole-building performance modeling and simulation; low-energy mixed-use building development; a 100% biodiesel fuel system for mid- to heavy-duty diesel engines; and on-site solar, wind, and EV charging. Attendees will learn why CEOs for Sustainability leaders are committed to decarbonization and other sustainability principles as a driver of innovation and competitive advantage, including through their Leading Forward priorities for a thriving southwestern PA economy that works for all people.
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Beth Eckenrode, Co-Founder, AUROS Group
Brian Brickhouse, President, Eaton
Lalit Chordia, Ph.D., CEO & Founder, Thar Process
Mas Ogiso, President & CEO and Founding Member, Oriden

Moderator:

Joylette Portlock, Ph.D., Executive Director, Sustainable Pittsburgh

To attend this side event you must be registered for the Global Clean Energy Action Forum. Registration is currently closed. Members of the media may still register for livestream viewing of select sessions.

2022 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit
2022-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Mill 19 at Hazelwood Green, 4000 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by: CEOs for Sustainability

Sustainable Pittsburgh Sprint Kickoff Event
2022-11-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Square Cafe, 134 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Advancing Social Equity in your Workplace
2023-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and communities are crucial for achieving a sustainable region where all people can access the opportunities and resources they need to thrive. Workplaces that promote social equity through their operations and practices can better attract and retain top talent and foster innovation than their peers.
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh, Vibrant Pittsburgh, and CEOs for Sustainability on Thursday, February 16 for this free virtual event: Advancing Social Equity in your Workplace. Attendees will learn about the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in southwestern PA and opportunities to advance DE&I through their operations and practices with hands-on resources including Vibrant Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Index 4.0; the Sustainable Pittsburgh Social Equity Sprint; and Sustainable Pittsburgh’s designation programs for workplaces, restaurants, shops, and municipalities. They will also hear from a panel of local leaders who will share their experiences and participate in a moderated discussion. Gain practical advice, working knowledge, and tools for measuring and being recognized for progress at this special event.

SCDN Policy Connection: Environmental Justice
2023-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh

The federal government has activated several new programs to address environmental justice and ensure benefits flow to disadvantaged communities. Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact & Diversity to learn more about new and existing resources available for local governments to advance environmental justice and increase clean infrastructure investments in your community.

Igniting Change for a Better Tomorrow - Celebrating 25 Years with Sustainable Pittsburgh
2023-05-11 16:30 - 20:00 | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, 620 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for an evening of celebration as we mark 25 years of impact and honor those who help make our work possible. At Sustainable Pittsburgh, we empower decision-making that builds a fundamentally equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous region. We envision a thriving region where stakeholders are connected, sustainability knowledge is shared and applied, and all people can succeed. Help us commemorate Sustainable Pittsburgh’s past and get a glimpse of what’s in store for the future. Join us May 11.
Here’s to 25 years of igniting change for a better tomorrow!

SCDN Policy Connection: Clean Energy Opportunities for Local Governments
2023-05-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh
Featured presentations will be given by the PA Solar Center and their G.E.T. Solar Communities program, which offers technical assistance and financial guidance for local governments that want to learn more about going solar. The Great Plains Institute will present on SolSmart, a designation program that offers technical assistance for solar planning, community engagement and market development. Register today!

SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Municipal Sustainability Teams to Attract Funding
2023-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh

Event Description:

Recent federal programs authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are prioritizing applications submitted by “teams” to maximize the scope, reach and level of ambition of projects. In the same spirit, Pennsylvania’s proposed budget includes a significant increase to the Municipal Assistance Program which provides funding to local governments that advance intergovernmental approaches to community planning, transit studies, land use and other initiatives focused on sharing services across jurisdictional boundaries.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to explore resources for local governments to activate Municipal Sustainability Teams that can strengthen connections among non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, local businesses and other local governments to advance quality of life and accomplish community goals. We’ll also be joined by the Department of Community and Economic Development to cover the Municipal Assistance Program which provides funding to advance intergovernmental approaches to a variety of needs.

Guest Speakers:

Mark Hand, Director, Pennsylvania’s GreenGov Council

Christopher Nafe, Energy Program Specialist, Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Energy Programs Office

TBD, Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Assistance Program Specialist

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Dine with a Purpose
2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Casbah Mediterranean Kitchen & Wine Bar, 229 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206
Through a unique partnership with Casbah, we are able to offer a limited number of seats for Sustainable Pittsburgh supporters to come and enjoy a chef-curated, four-course meal and an opportunity to talk with Joylette Portlock, Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Executive Director. Join us, and hear the latest on our work to empower decision-making that builds a fundamentally equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous region. Together, we are creating a region where stakeholders are connected, sustainability knowledge is shared and applied, and all people can succeed.

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2023 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit
2023-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Bold goals and urgent action. Join the CEOs for Sustainability executive network as they host their annual C-Suite Summit on Wednesday, November 15 at the Energy Innovation Center. This year’s gathering will feature business leaders highlighting their companies’ sustainability progress and actions to address climate risks, support communities, and build the regional energy economy of tomorrow. Networking opportunities and an optional tour are included.

CEOs for Sustainability is the nation’s only 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.

The C-Suite Summit is presented by UPMC Health Plan and hosted in partnership with Sustainable Pittsburgh.

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Giving Tuesday
2023-11-28 00:00 - 23:59
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.

If you make your gift 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 on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 6-7:30 pm. We will randomly select six lucky individuals for the opportunity to view this provocative exhibit, which narrates the complex economic, social, ecological and political stories of fossil fuel extraction and its impacts on people and the places they live. Bringing together historical artwork alongside contemporary projects and new commissions, the exhibit features paintings, prints, sculpture, architectural drawings, installation, film, and more. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art, life, and the impacts of extractive industry.

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SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Carbon-Emissions Reduction Through Energy Efficiency Strategies
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
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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 learn more about how energy efficiency can benefit buildings, transportation, industry, and other sectors through cost savings, improved health, electricity reliability, and meaningful carbon-emissions reductions.

Featured presentations will be given by the Energy Efficiency Alliance on resources that are available now and what can be expected in the future to support energy efficiency technologies and practices. Duquesne Light Company and Franklin Energy will provide information that small businesses and local governments can use to advance their carbon reduction goals through energy efficiency.

The program will also feature a preview of the upcoming Carbon Reduction Sprint, a fun and friendly, 6-month competition for organizations to compete against peers in earning points for actions that advance carbon-emissions reduction.

Background:

Energy efficiency offers one of the most compelling opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, yet its benefits depend on how communities, businesses and other organizations commit to taking action now and for the long-term. Through energy efficiency, buildings, transportation, industry, and other sectors can benefit from cost savings, improved health, electricity reliability, and carbon-emissions reduction potential. Opportunities to decarbonize via energy efficiency exist for schools and municipal buildings, small businesses, restaurants, commercial buildings, and more! Moreover, Pennsylvania expects to receive at least $67 million for clean energy from resources activated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Combined with uncapped tax incentives available from the Inflation Reduction Act for existing or new decarbonization strategies, energy efficiency is poised to be a key component of any decarbonization strategy.

Featured Speakers:

Dave DefideSenior Manager of Customer ProgramsDuquesne Light Company

Rachel GoodgalGovernment Affairs ManagerEnergy Efficiency Alliance

Kelly HendersonDirector of ProgramsSustainable Pittsburgh

Matt MahoneyDirector of Government AffairsSustainable Pittsburgh

Liz McQuaideSenior Program ManagerFranklin Energy

Leslie RhoadsSustainability CoordinatorPennsylvania Municipal League

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SCDN Policy Connection: Exploring Sustainable Transportation Options and Opportunities
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Transportation issues impact many aspects of businesses and neighborhoods, from getting to work or school, shipping and receiving goods, and fostering an attractive community or workplace. With innovative transportation solutions that reduce carbon, such as ridesharing, bicycle infrastructure, and fleet efficiency opportunities, knowing what resources and options are available requires insight from experience.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and partners for this webinar to learn more about actionable resources that can help businesses, local governments, and other organizations reduce carbon emissions through transportation planning. Speakers will provide an overview of opportunities that can support transportation carbon reduction strategies including examples of what has worked and a vision for the future.

The program will also feature an overview of Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Carbon Reduction Sprint, a fun and friendly competition for organizations to compete against peers in earning points for actions that advance carbon-emissions reduction.

Featured Speakers:

Julia FerriTransportation Demand Management CoordinatorSouthwestern Pennsylvania Commission

Matt MahoneyDirector of Government AffairsSustainable Pittsburgh

Justine RussoDirector of Sustainability and Business IntelligencePITT OHIO

Sawyer SidelingerSystems AdministratorSustainable Pittsburgh

Christine YockelBusiness Relationship ManagerBikePGH

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Who Should Attend:

Small Business Owners and Managers

Operations and Facilities Managers

Municipal Managers/Planners

Business and Community Sustainability Practitioners

Leaders and Professionals in CSR, procurement, logistics, business strategy, and others interested in reducing carbon emissions

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SCDN Policy Connection: Unlocking Sustainable Procurement Strategies
2024-04-02 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
An effective procurement strategy contributes to the overall financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning of local governments, businesses, and organizations. Sustainable procurement practices deliver consistent financial, social and environmental benefits to multiple stakeholders while future-proofing and de-risking supply chain and resource constraints.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help businesses, local governments, and other organizations take the first steps toward more sustainable procurement strategies. Speakers will provide expert analysis of procurement practices that have supported carbon reduction and social equity goals including examples of what has worked and a vision for continuous procurement improvements.

The program will also feature an overview of Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Carbon Reduction Sprint, a fun and friendly competition for organizations to compete against peers in earning points for actions that advance carbon-emissions reduction.

Featured Speakers:

Jennifer Barnes (she/her)Supplier Diversity & Sustainability ManagerUniversity of Pittsburgh

Lindsey Berger (she/her)Director, Business Operations3R Sustainability

Matt Mahoney (he/him)Director of Government AffairsSustainable Pittsburgh

Jaymes Progar (he/him)Assistant Township ManagerFerguson Township

Sawyer Sidelinger (they/them)Manager & Systems AdministratorSustainable Pittsburgh

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Small Business Owners and Managers

Operations and Facilities Managers

Municipal Managers/Planners

Business and Community Sustainability Practitioners

Leaders and Professionals in CSR, procurement, logistics, business strategy, and others interested in reducing carbon emissions

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SCDN Policy Connection: Cultivating Community Green Spaces: A Practical Approach for Municipalities
2024-06-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
In any community, green spaces are essential for enhancing quality of life, improving health, fostering social cohesion, promoting economic development, and safeguarding the environment for present and future generations. Through sustainable conservation efforts, local governments can protect and expand green spaces that play a crucial role in creating sustainable, healthy, and vibrant communities.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help local governments and other organizations reduce carbon emissions through sustainable green space management strategies, conservation, and preservation planning. Speakers will provide expert analysis of practices that support carbon reduction and social equity goals, including field-tested best management practices and advice for continuous conservation and preservation improvements.

The program will also feature an overview of Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Carbon Reduction Sprint, a fun and friendly competition for organizations to compete against peers in earning points for actions that advance carbon-emissions reduction.

Featured Speakers:

Rebecca BykoskiActing Director of ProgramsSustainable Pittsburgh

Tim Fitchett, Esq.Legal Education Program Manager & Staff AttorneyFair Shake Environmental Legal Services

Matt MahoneyDirector of Government AffairsSustainable Pittsburgh

Matt MarusiakLand Protection ManagerWestern Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pennsylvania Wilds Region

Deneen UnderwoodAdministrative AssistantCarnegie Borough

Who Should Attend:

Local Government Leaders

Municipal Managers/Planners

Community Sustainability Practitioners

Local Government Consultants

Leaders and Professionals interested in reducing carbon emissions!

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SCDN Policy Connection: Climate Action Planning - Resources and Funding Opportunities
2024-08-06 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
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Climate action plans provide both a structured framework and strategies to help local governments mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts. There are numerous benefits enabled by climate action, including workforce development opportunities, enhanced public health and quality of life, cost savings, and reputable regional leadership. When effectively implemented, climate action plans strengthen community resilience and contribute to a more sustainable, healthy, and vibrant community. However, knowing where, when, and how to start can be challenging.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help local governments and other organizations take action on climate resilience and adaptation. Speakers will provide expert analysis of new resources available that support climate action, carbon reduction, and social equity, including tools to find funding for clean energy projects, programs available to municipalities to fund projects, and supportive programs that build local climate action capacity.

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Brandi Robinson, Associate Teaching Professor and Co-Director of the Local Climate Action Program, Penn State University

Chris Nafe, Energy Program Specialist, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Energy Programs Office

Sarah Pinter, Energy Program Specialist, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Energy Programs Office

Alayna Schmeider, Energy Program Specialist, Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority

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Local Government Leaders

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Community Sustainability Practitioners

Local Government Consultants

Leaders and Professionals interested in reducing carbon emissions

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SCDN Policy Connection: Leveraging Direct Pay for Capital Improvement Projects
2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Climate action plans are a critical first step for municipalities, but successful implementation is just as important. Energy production and investments play a key role in bringing these plans to life. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers significant support through clean energy tax credits, helping to fund capital improvement projects. In fact, for the first time in history municipalities can now take advantage of direct/elective pay, a provision allowing municipalities to claim tax credits and receive them as cash payments to finance clean energy initiatives.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for an informative session that will provide a comprehensive overview of the IRA direct and elective payment programs, covering eligibility requirements and the steps municipalities need to take to access these funds. Speakers will highlight current capital improvement projects in the southwestern Pennsylvania region and share tools and strategies for determining project eligibility to qualify for direct pay benefits.

Featured Speakers:

Jillian Blanchard (she/her), Director of the Climate Change & Environmental Justice Program, Lawyers for Good Government

Rebecca Bykoski (she/her), Director of Programs, Sustainable Pittsburgh

Kelly McRae (she/her), Climate Change & Environmental Justice Program Administrator, Lawyers for Good Government

Sawyer Sidelinger (they/them), Program Manager and Systems Administrator, Sustainable Pittsburgh

Megan Zeigler (she/her), CEO, SWPA Municipal Project Hub

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Local Government Leaders

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Community Sustainability Practitioners

Local Government Consultants

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Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03 00:00 - 23:59
Will you make an investment in our region? We are proud of the impact we’ve made, but we need your support to continue this important work. With your help, now, when the need has never been more urgent, we can forge a better future, for all. Please consider supporting Sustainable Pittsburgh this #GivingTuesday, December 3.

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Dine with a Purpose
2024-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Scratch & Co., 1720 Lowrie Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States
Join us for a special dinner on December 5 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm to celebrate another amazing year of accomplishments and to bid a fond farewell to our Executive Director, Joylette Portlock, who will leave the organization at the end of the year.Hosted at Scratch & Co. – a Silver designated Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant – the event features a cocktail hour with a signature drink and hors d’oeuvres followed by a chef-curated, delicious four-course dinner with wine pairing.Come for an extraordinary meal at one of Pittsburgh’s highest rated restaurants and support Sustainable Pittsburgh at the same time! A portion of the proceeds will fund our work to forge a better future, for all. Join us as we celebrate all the organization has achieved, thank Joylette for her contributions, and wish her well in her next chapter.Seating for this special evening is limited, so be sure to register by noon on November 26!

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SCDN Policy Connection: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Practical Guidance for Communities
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:15
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) plans are essential for municipalities striving to foster equitable, cohesive, and prosperous communities. Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for this engaging webinar as we explore how a well-designed DE&I plan builds trust between local governments and residents by ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. Local experts will share actionable strategies and best practices for building stronger, more inclusive communities. Participants will also learn how DE&I plans can transform communities by promoting equitable access to resources, strengthening local governance, and laying the foundation for long-term social and economic stability.

This webinar will provide participants with the tools and insights needed to create, adopt, and implement a high-quality DE&I vision and plan that aligns with Sustainable Pennsylvania certification requirements. Sustainable Pennsylvania offers a framework for implementing best practices in areas such as environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic development. By embracing diversity and inclusion, municipalities not only enhance their certification potential but also promote stronger, more inclusive communities.

Join us February 11th as we explore how to turn your municipality’s DE&I vision into a reality and continue building a more equitable future for all.

Featured Speakers:

Joshua Ash (he/him), Assistant Clinical Professor, Director, Environmental Law & Policy Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of LawJanine Christiano (she/her), Director of Strategic Partnerships, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE)Sawyer Sidelinger (they/them), Program Manager and Systems Administrator, Sustainable PittsburghJohn Ukenye, J.D. (he/him), Senior Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Sustainable PittsburghMatthew Yohe (he/him), Programs and Services Manager, Vibrant Pittsburgh

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Local Government Leaders

Municipal Managers/Planners

Community Sustainability Practitioners

Local Government Consultants

Leaders and Professionals interested in DE&I

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PGH Area Sustainability Circle - Coffee Chat
2025-03-05 08:00 - 10:00
Presented by: University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business

Join area peers for a casual morning of meaningful networking with professionals and advocates who share a commitment to sustainability.

Whether you are an experienced sustainability leader or just beginning your journey, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on initiatives that drive positive impact.

Come prepared to meet friends new and old, learn from each other, and enjoy some refreshments in a welcoming environment. Together, we can work towards a more sustainable future.

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SCDN Policy Connection: Tracking Federal Policy Shifts & Funding Opportunities for Sustainability Initiatives
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for a timely webinar on the recent federal policy changes and funding opportunities impacting local sustainability efforts. With the freeze on federal funding lifted at this time, Pennsylvania stands to regain access to critical resources. However, uncertainty remains as new executive orders and pending legislation continue to shape the federal landscape. This session will provide an overview of current federal policies and their impact on both municipalities and partner organizations seeking to advance sustainable development initiatives.

Experts will share strategies for navigating existing federal funding streams and adapting to evolving federal regulations. Participants will also explore best practices to collaborate, share resources, and strengthen local sustainability initiatives in this shifting environment. Register today to learn the latest updates and get ready to seize funding opportunities for your community’s sustainability goals!

Featured Speakers:

Zealan Hoover (he/him)External AdvisorEnvironmental Protection Network

Annabelle Rosser (she/her)Senior Policy AnalystAtlas Public Policy

Sawyer Sidelinger (they/them)Program Manager and Systems AdministratorSustainable Pittsburgh

John Ukenye, J.D. (he/him)Senior Director of Policy and Strategic InitiativesSustainable Pittsburgh

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Local government leaders

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