Pittsburgh Plastic Pick-Up Challenge
2020-05-15 05:00 - 2020-05-17 23:30 (America/New_York)
No Plastic Please is partnering with Pittsburgh Ploggers for a three day litter challenge to both cleanup and collect data!
Plogging is an environmentally friendly workout trend originating in Scandinavia with clubs now springing up all over the globe! Participants pick up litter while out walking, jogging or running.

Join us any or all of the challenge days to pick up single use plastics and other trash anywhere in our Greater Pittsburgh Region.

Global Considerations for Re-Opening Restaurants
2020-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
As more and more states push small businesses to re-open, restaurant owners in the United States are having to make tough decisions about how and when to open their doors to customers. In this session, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities facing chefs across the globe as they look toward re-opening. Moderated by Mitchell Davis, chief strategy officer of the James Beard Foundation, this discussion with Unilever Food Solutions chefs Joanne Limoanco and Gili Haim, Thitid “Chef Ton” Tassanakajohn of Bangkok’s Le Du and Baan, and James Beard Award winner Sarah Grueneberg of Chicago’s Monteverde will tackle health and safety considerations, the economics of re-opening, and best practices and resources for owners and operators.

Webinar: CARES Act/Payroll Protection Program – Updates and Planning Recommendations for Maximizing Loan Forgiveness and Tax Credits
2020-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
On Tuesday, May 19th at 12pm, Jeff Kovacs of Cohen & Company will be presenting on timely topics, including but not limited to:

Maximizing the amount of loan forgiveness through the PPP
What and how to track the information needed by your bank or lending institution
Opportunities to realize benefit of the tax credits through the Cares Act
Best practices for working with your service providers

With the constant communication and anticipation of additional guidance from the SBA on loan forgiveness, additional content and relevant details will be updated and included in this discussion. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session.

Sustainability Reporting in the COVID Era: Lessons Learned and Vision for a New Future
2020-05-20 08:00 - 09:00
Join the CEOs of BSR, GRI, and SASB to discuss the role of reporting in the context of COVID-19 and hear early lessons on what the pandemic is teaching us about materiality, disclosure, stakeholder engagement and systems thinking.
The webinar will highlight common values when it comes to reporting and how different views of materiality complement each other. Panelists will also unpack the longer-term implications for sustainability reporting, given renewed emphasis on ESG issues, which stands to catalyze more resilient business decision-making through alignment of financial and nonfinancial reporting.

COVID-19 Industry Update with Melissa Bova
2020-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

PennDOT District 10 (Armstrong, Butler, Indiana Counties)
2020-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Three virtual public meetings will be held that will provide an overview of the draft documents, updates on project advancement, and opportunities for the public to ask questions and submit comments. One virtual meeting will be held for each of the three southwestern Pennsylvania PennDOT Districts, which serve multiple counties in the region. All virtual meetings will recorded and made available online.

POSTPONED: Getting Started with Strategic Sustainability
2020-05-21 08:30 - 11:00 | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Getting Started with Strategic Sustainability
Hosted by Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability
When: May 21, 9-11 am (registration and networking at 8:30 am)
Where: Covestro BrightSpace, Energy Innovation Center

Now that your workplace is ready to reap the benefits of sustainable business practices, learn the basics of establishing a sustainability program. Join us as expert presenters describe how to –

establish sustainability focus areas for the organization based on a materiality assessment;
set and track progress toward goals and KPIs tied to global and regional sustainability goals; and
establish sustainability reporting as a means of managing risk, generating savings, making better decisions, and increasing trust with stakeholders.

Confirmed presenters:

Jana Lake, 3R Sustainability
Cara Mercil, Giant Eagle
Jim Price, Sustainable Pittsburgh
Dr. Robert Sroufe, Institute for Sustainable Business Innovation, MBA in Sustainable Business Practices Program, Duquesne University

This event is made possible through the generous support of our CEOs for Sustainability sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Pittsburgh Pirates
Silver Sponsor

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Safety First—13 Guidelines to Shape Restaurant Re-Openings
2020-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Recognizing that restaurant owners and operators are struggling with the myriad rules, regulations, and guidelines around how to re-open their businesses, the Aspen Institute, World Central Kitchen, Off Their Plate, and the James Beard Foundation partnered to create the Safety First: Serving Food and Protecting People During Covid-19 guide. Join the lead author of the report, James Beard Award–winning journalist and Aspen Institute fellow, Corby Kummer , Smart Catch Leader Danielle Leoni, Tracy Chang, Chef/Owner of PAGU, Founding Chef Partner, Off Their Plate, Anna Bornstein of World Central Kitchen for a discussion moderated by Katherine Miller, vice president of Impact at the James Beard Foundation on why the guide was important, how it was compiled, ways the guide can be used to inform re-opening strategies around the country.

Webinar: Anxiety Solutions For Business Leaders During Covid-19
2020-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
During this webinar, you will:
– Discover the 4 universal triggers for emotional struggle during Covid-19;
– Have access to an exclusive tool to help you uncover your primary emotional trigger;
– Learn Coach Monique’s trademarked Delete Delete Technique™ so that you can easily shift negative stressful thinking to more positive thinking;
– Get a “user’s manual” to help you understand how to get your mind to work for you rather than against you when it comes to your negative emotions;
– Learn Coach Monique’s trademarked Peel Away The Story Technique™ to overcome a limiting belief.
Lots of experts will tell you what to do, but Coach Monique will actually give you her easy to learn, easy to use, and immediately relevant tools, techniques, education, and solutions to help you overcome your Covid-19 stress and anxiety TODAY. Coach Monique is a Change Management Expert with 17 years’ experience working as a Life and Executive Coach. All of her work is based on Brain-Science, Emotional Intelligence, The Science of Well-Being, and The Psychology of Happiness.

WHE Create Change: Voices for a Healthy Environment!
2020-05-28 12:30 - 13:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness month. To celebrate, we are going live with an allergy and asthma expert (and WHE science advisory committee member), Dr. Deborah Gentile. During this 30 minute program, you will have an opportunity to ask questions!

Treating Racism as a Public Health Emergency
2020-05-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The COVID-19 crisis has heightened everyone’s vulnerabilities as those furthest behind economically are now visible as the frontline workers providing essential services for our communities. As we consider our post-pandemic future, how can we build our community’s capacity to prevent and limit damage from future crises? This forum addresses systemic racism and its impacts. Both the City and County Councils have now passed motions naming racism as a “public health emergency.” We consider both why it is necessary to make such public declarations, and how these political statements can inform and shape our advocacy work. While largely symbolic, can these measures be seen as openings for advancing more transformative efforts to eliminate systemic racism? How does this pandemic help clarify the urgent need for fundamental change?

PennDOT District 12 (Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland Counties)
2020-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

May Virtual Green Drinks: Show and Tell!
2020-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
It’s about time for your favorite time of the month to interact (virtually, of course) with your sustainabili-buddies: Green Drinks!
Usually, we have an organization come and talk about what they are doing to promote sustainability, equity, and climate resilience in the region. But there’s one group that doesn’t get enough recognition for their efforts–YOU!! Little steps make a difference!
We’re all doing the best we can and all of us are here to learn, so don’t be shy and come humble brag about a step you are taking to take care of mother earth. Whether you’re reusing chip bags as cat poop bags, sometimes choosing a vegetarian meal at restaurants, sewing a button on a shirt, or always giving bikers 3ft as you pass them, we are all here to give you a much deserved virtual pat on the back.

How to Get Back to Business After the Pandemic (Webinar)
2020-06-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
During this webinar, attendees will learn how to maintain a healthy work environment while working remotely, how to safely return to work, how to communicate with stakeholders and how to ensure financial security for the long term. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.

Virtual Public Meeting: 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program
2020-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
