Leading Forward: 2020 C-Suite Summit
2020-11-18 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join CEOs for Sustainability as this executive network presents a vision for a sustainable economic recovery and demonstrates how participating companies are leading forward.
The event kicks off with a keynote address by Microsoft Vice President of AI Country Strategy & Sustainability Partnership Gretchen O’Hara. Ms. O’Hara will describe Microsoft’s commitment to addressing society’s most pressing challenges, including plans to be carbon negative by 2030.
Following the keynote, C-Suite executives will share how their companies are leading in areas fundamental to prosperity for all: supporting local businesses, advancing racial and ethnic equity, and reducing carbon emissions. Hear examples of how strategic sustainability has been a competitive advantage through this time of crisis.

The History and Value of Integrated Regional Water Planning
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
Integrated Water Resource Planning (IWRP) has become a popular means of addressing interdependent environmental and regulatory needs in a coordinated, cost-effective way. An overview of Integrated Planning (history and processes), relevant but often competing motivations such as flooding, pollution reduction plans, surface water quality, droughts, etc., and examples will be discussed on prospective benefits of regional integrated planning.

Presented by: Brown and Caldwell

November 18, 2020
12:00-1:00

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Changes in Health Care & Municipal Obligations
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | LGA Online
This session will review and explain the implications of COVID-19 on the health care insurance market in Pennsylvania. It will examine usage statistics, cost increases, premium credits and other factors of which plan sponsors should be aware. Additionally, as municipalities begin their budgeting process for 2021, this session will provide a road map for municipalities to plan for future health care costs as well as explore opportunities for savings both in the short-term and foreseeable future. Instructor—Michael Boyd, CEBS, President and CEO, Benegration

MCSI Green Speakeasy Virtual Happy Hour
2020-11-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation:
This virtual presentation and happy hour will feature Dr. Harold Rickenbacker on Making the Invisible Visible: developing hyperlocal air monitering networks to better inform policy development and enactment.

Shop Small Saturday
2020-11-28 00:00 - 23:59
Every time you pick up a coffee at your local café, grab lunch at the mom-and-pop shop, or buy a new bag from a local store, you’re making an impact in your community. In fact, for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.

Learn more here!

CRSP Speaker Series
2020-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by the University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems.
Featured Speaker: Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD Assistant Professor, Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan.
Healing Racial Trauma: Racial Socialization as a Clinical Strategy for Black Youth
In this CRSP Lecture Dr. Riana Anderson will discuss her pioneering work on using a clinical racial socialization intervention to support Black families in coping with racial trauma in their lives.

Run for Office: Understand How to Run for Office
2020-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Understand How to Run for Office: Knowing campaign timelines, having the right support, and targeting your efforts effectively is essential to successfully run for office. This session will outline how you get on the ballot and the different methods you can use: petition, nomination papers, write-in, and cross filing.
Registration coming soon!

Say HY-drogen to Our Decarbonized Future
2020-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Presented by GreenBiz.
The world is betting on clean hydrogen – but will applying it to decarbonization efforts come up short? Hydrogen is a clean and versatile energy carrier that can be used as a fuel for power, transport and industrial use. These qualities make hydrogen potentially significant in addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the hard-to-decarbonize sectors of the global energy system. However, for hydrogen to make an impact on energy transitions, significant advances are needed. Investment by industry, enabled by supportive government policy, will allow the rollout of hydrogen technology at the scale required to deliver on its potential, but also to achieve cost reductions. Yet, a detailed strategy and solution for large-scale decarbonization is still largely unexplored.

How AI and Robotics are Transforming Recycling
2020-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Presented by GreenBiz.
The challenges facing recycling in the U.S. may seem daunting but cross-sector collaboration is providing a path forward on many of its toughest issues. This kind of collaboration – CPG companies working hand-in-hand with technological innovators, MRF operators and investors – will be critical to solving logjams and current hurdles to improving recycling in the United States. Leaders from AMP Robotics, GFL Environmental, Keurig Dr Pepper and Sidewalk Infrastructures sit down to discuss how their work together is bringing about much needed change to our recycling systems and how this collaborative systems approach proves the power of cross-sector action to address critical issues.

BUILDING A RESILIENT FOOD CULTURE LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC
2020-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The third session in our five-part virtual discussion about the problems and challenges revealed and created by the COVID-19 pandemic and how we move forward.

Run for Office: Know Campaign Finance Rules
2021-01-09 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Know Campaign Finance Rules: You must follow the rules when raising money for your campaign and know what you have to report. This session will identify contribution limits, importance of endorsements, your ethical obligations, and Independent Expenditure Disclosure Requirements.
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YWCA Inauguration Watch Party
2021-01-20 11:45 - 14:00 | Virtual
Presented by: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
In consideration for the historic inauguration of the FIRST woman of color to be elected Vice-President of the United States, YWCA USA will be hosting a watch party that is open to the public.

Cancelled: Race and Environmental Justice
2021-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by YWCA Greater Pittsburgh:

This month we examine the intersection of environment and race. This interactive community conversation will emphasize action steps to address the environmental factors that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities.

Our panel includes Joylette Portlock, Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh and Natisha Washington, Environmental Justice Organizer at One Pennsylvania.

23rd Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
2021-01-22 00:00 - 2021-01-23 23:59 | Virtual
Presented by: The Black & White Reunion
Rise, Revolt, Repeat: Building Sustained Movements for Justice
The Racial Justice Summit, formerly known as the Summit Against Racism, is a flagship event for Pittsburgh organizers. The Summit creates opportunities for attendees to learn, connect, and act on behalf of racial justice.

Run for Office: Build Your Base
2021-01-23 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Use Digital Media Effectively: In the age of COVID-19, you need all of the tools available to reach your core constituency and build your campaign. Not only will this session review aspects of traditional campaign outreach, but also how you build email lists and accepting online donations, but also how to use social media to message appropriately and effectively.
Registration coming soon!
