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SUMMARY:SCDN Policy Connection: Unlocking Sustainable Procurement Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nJennifer Barnes (she/her)Supplier Diversity & Sustainability ManagerUniversity of Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nLindsey Berger (she/her)Director\, Business Operations3R Sustainability\n\n\n\nMatt Mahoney (he/him)Director of Government AffairsSustainable Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nJaymes Progar (he/him)Assistant Township ManagerFerguson Township\n\n\n\nSawyer Sidelinger (they/them)Manager & Systems AdministratorSustainable Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nAccess Speaker Bios\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nSmall Business Owners and Managers\n\n\n\nOperations and Facilities Managers\n\n\n\nMunicipal Managers/Planners\n\n\n\nBusiness and Community Sustainability Practitioners\n\n\n\nLeaders and Professionals in CSR\, procurement\, logistics\, business strategy\, and others interested in reducing carbon emissions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/scdn-policy-connection-unlocking-sustainable-procurement-strategies/
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SUMMARY:GreenGov Council & Penn State Sustainability Institute Webinar Series: Sustainable Buildings Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Buildings are responsible for a large percentage greenhouse gas operational emissions nationally. Penn State and the Commonwealth are partnering to advance sustainable building education\, with a goal of improving building designs and construction practices in our portfolios. Join in to learn what’s coming next to advance sustainable buildings! \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/greengov-council-penn-state-sustainabilitys-webinar-series-sustainable-buildings-initiative/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Series 2024: Your Health and Your Environment
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URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/lunch-and-learn-series-2024-your-health-and-your-environment-3/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and its Implications for Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAre you curious about the future of renewable energy in Pennsylvania? Join the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia for a comprehensive discussion on the Governor’s recent PRESS proposal and its potential impact on the state’s energy landscape. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring this one-hour webinar\, expert panelists will delve into: \n\n\n\n\n– The key components of the PRESS proposal\n\n\n\n– The current and prospective roles of renewable energy and energy efficiency under existing and proposed standards\n\n\n\n– Potential changes in energy sources and tiers under the new PRESS proposal\n\n\n\n– How the state’s portfolio standard impacts economic growth\n\n\n\n– Opportunities for workforce development and job creation in the clean energy sector\n\n\n\n– Insights into why PRESS matters for PA’s clean energy sector \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEsteemed panel of experts will include: \n\n\n\n\n– Rob Altenburg\, PennFuture\n\n\n\n– Jason Campbell\, Blue Delta\n\n\n\n– Sharon Pillar\, PA Solar Center\n\n\n\n– Dan Siegel\, E2\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is tailored for advocates\, businesses\, regulatory and legislative staff\, and elected officials keen on understanding the role of an energy portfolio standard in driving economic growth and the clean energy scene in Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/understanding-the-pennsylvania-reliable-energy-sustainability-standard-press-and-its-implications-for-pennsylvanias-energy-landscape/
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