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. 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 […]

Priority Climate Action Plan

Clairton City Hall 551 Ravensburg Boulevard, Clairton, Pennsylvania

As part of the IRA, the DEP is administering a new grant program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat damaging climate pollution. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program will use the funding to provide grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop climate action plans and implement projects to reduce […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Carbon-Emissions Reduction Through Energy Efficiency Strategies

Virtual

Event Overview: 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. […]

Priority Climate Action Plan

Virtual

As part of the IRA, the DEP is administering a new grant program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat damaging climate pollution. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program will use the funding to provide grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop climate action plans and implement projects to reduce […]

2024 Strategy Summit

Virtual

Presented by ReImagine Appalachia Celebrating Our Victories; Visioning What's Next to Build an Appalachia That's Good for Our Workers, Communities and Climate. Join us to hear from experts from labor, economic development, environmental justice, racial and community justice on what it will take to compete successfully for federal resources and to strategize with us on […]

Racial Equity Consciousness Institute's Film Premier: "Illuminating the Vaccine for Racism"

Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh

"Illuminating the Vaccine for Racism" highlights the groundbreaking Racial Equity Consciousness Institute here at the University of Pittsburgh, including reflections from the faculty, staff and students who have participated in RECI. This film not only sheds light on the complexities of systemic racism, but also highlights the strengths within community and open dialogue. The evening […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Exploring Sustainable Transportation Options and Opportunities

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 […]

GreenGov Council & Penn State Sustainability Institute Webinar Series: Encouraging Sustainable Behavior with Sustainable Pittsburgh

Virtual

Sustainable Pittsburgh was established in 1998 and has been advancing the goals of equity, environmental and economic success in Southwestern Pennsylvania ever since. Learn how Sustainable Pittsburgh works to encourage sustainable behavior by supporting Sustainable Pennsylvania Certifications, restaurant certifications, and many other initiatives that advance sustainable behavior.

Going Green in PA: A Community Education Event

Millvale Food and Energy Hub 112 E. Sherman Street, Millvale, PA, United States

Interested in creating a more sustainable future for Pennsylvania? Discuss local clean energy projects + how to take climate action. Dive into what the newly planned hydrogen hub, ARCH2, means for our communities, and how we can ensure our energy future is clean, safe, and accessible.

53rd Annual World Affairs Institute: Navigating Climate Intersections

University of Pittsburgh 4200 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh

For 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 […]

GreenGov Council & Penn State Sustainability Institute Webinar Series: Sustainable Transportation – PA Turnpike

Virtual

The PA Turnpike was the first of its kind and received nationwide acclaim as an engineering marvel. It was touted as America’s First Superhighway when it opened on October 1, 1940, and was the national standard for superhighway design and engineering. Now the PA Turnpike is leading the way on sustainable transportation initiatives - learn […]

CMU Energy Week

Carnegie Mellon University 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Hosted by Carnegie Mellon’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, CMU Energy Week brings energy and sustainability leaders, including scholars, investors, and entrepreneurs, from across the nation to Carnegie Mellon University to combine forces and exchange ideas on the world's most pressing issues in energy.

Energy Exchange

David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Energy 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 […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Unlocking Sustainable Procurement Strategies

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 […]