Sustainable Pittsburgh

LIFE 2020 Virtual Event
2020-10-27 08:00 - 2020-10-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The New York State Public Service Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in cooperation with the LIFE Steering Committee, are proud to announce the LIFE biennial Statewide event will be held virtually. Although we will miss being together in person this year, we are looking forward to providing the LIFE network with the same knowledge sharing and discussion opportunities that have become synonymous with LIFE events. There is no cost to attend this year’s Virtual Event, but registration in advance is required.

Amplifying Black Voices for a Sustainable Economic Future
2020-10-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Provided by University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business
This moderated panel of local Black business-owners and sustainability professionals will discuss (1) the linkages (or lack thereof) between racial justice and sustainability strategy in business settings; (2) what it means to identify as a sustainability professional, why some people choose not to, and how that affects access to professional networks and opportunities; (3) why the “social” element of the equity dimensions of corporate sustainability and CSR frameworks must be grounded in community; (4) the importance of the language used to talk about sustainability and economic development; and (5) how policymaking (within companies and within communities) can move us towards a more equitable and sustainable economic future.

Food in Uncertain Times
2020-11-05 12:00 - 2020-11-06 17:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by CRAFT:
This 2-day, virtual event will focus on the present day challenges within our food system, including racial inequity, the colonization of food, and lack of representation and access, and will highlight many efforts of resilience throughout a global pandemic.

Is your Municipal Public Works Department Resilient?
2020-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | LGA Online
Serving as the backbone of a community, Public Works Departments maintain critical infrastructure and provide essential services. However, rising costs related to COVID-19 and new safety protocols present challenges to local governments. This presentation will discuss best practices and lessons learned by Cranberry Township. Instructor—Jason Dailey, Director of Public Works, Cranberry Township

How the Produce Industry Built Resilience During Changing Times
2020-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by GreenBiz
The produce industry has long been building resiliency through sustainability strategies. Hear from members of the industry including Jeff Scott from Kwik Lok, Anabella De Freeman from Walmart and Mike Thomsen from Second Harvest Food Bank as they describe how the produce industry’s integration of sustainable practices have made their organizations more resilient – especially in times of great change like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Business Case for Supplier Diversity
2020-11-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join Vibrant Pittsburgh and the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council’s (EMSDC) Valarie Cofield and Tricina Cash for a conversation highlighting the business case for building supplier diversity into your organization’s strategies. Exploring perspectives from local business leaders and certified MBEs, this session will provide the insight, information, and tangible steps to further your supplier diversity journey.
Part of the seminar will include a fireside chat between Duquesne Light Company CEO, Steve Malnight and EMSDC CEO, Valarie Cofield.
We will discuss the role CEOs play in developing, propagating, and advancing the business imperative of supply-chain diversity and development. The discussion will include a conversation about Duquesne Light Company’s policy and top management support of SDD as well as its membership and partnership with the EMSDC.

Resilient Green Space: How Municipalities Can Make Green Space Pay for Itself
2020-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | LGA Online
Research shows that green spaces are critical infrastructure for resilient cities. This presentation will provide resources for traditional and novel funding sources to reduce taxpayer burden for these projects and potentially create funding streams, and will touch upon new non-traditional funding mechanisms. Instructor—Alyson Fearon, Senior Director of Community Conservation & Resiliency, Allegheny Land Trust.

National E-Mobility Equity Virtual Conference
2020-11-12 00:00 - 2020-11-13 23:59 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Forth and EVNoire are proud to present the National E-Mobility Equity Virtual Conference. The conference will explore and facilitate conversations around strategies and best practices for engaging diverse communities often hit worst and first by air pollution caused by transportation.
The conference will share current research and discuss case studies on economic development opportunities and jobs created by new transportation technologies, as well as efforts to ensure that frontline communities have access to these opportunities.

Run for Office: So, You Want to Run for Office?
2020-11-14 09:00 - 11:00
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.
So, you want to run for office: This session will position you to know what it takes to run for office. At the end, you will understand the local/ county forms of government and which office is best for you! 2
Registration coming soon!

CitiesAlive Conference
2020-11-15 00:00 - 2020-11-18 23:59
CitiesAlive® is North America’s leading forum to discuss benefits and strategies of green roof and wall design, installation, and maintenance. This interdisciplinary conference features presentations on research, design, and policy. Every year this conference focuses on a specific sustainability topic that can be addressed with green roofs and walls. This event also serves as host to the annual Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence program, celebrating outstanding green roof and wall design projects, ground-breaking research, influential sustainability advocates, and supportive organizations.
Learn more at citiesalive.org
Green Roofs For Healthy Cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is the North American Green Roof & Wall Association working to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence.
Green Infrastructure Foundation
Green Infrastructure Foundation (GIF) responds to the need for greater awareness and resources to promote the design, installation, and maintenance of green infrastructure in local communities. GIF is a tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3).

Energy Efficiency Evolving
2020-11-16 08:00 - 2020-11-20 17:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
EEA is proud to announce our first regional policy conference.

EE Evolving: Policy, Equity, and Market Transformation in the Mid-Atlantic is built around an exciting virtual hub that features a main stage for panels, attendee profiles, an exhibitor hall, and a main lobby chat for all attendees. In the afternoons and evenings, join us for fireside chats with distinguished guests followed by networking.
With this virtual event, the team at KEEA and EEA-NJ are excited to offer rich content, collaborative opportunities, and diverse voices from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

Leading Forward: 2020 C-Suite Summit
2020-11-18 09:00 - 11:30 | 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.
