Jumpstart progress on key sustainability topics and earn bragging rights through these fun, friendly competitions.

2022 SOCIAL EQUITY SPRINT

Businesses in the top twenty five percent for racial and ethnic diversity are 35% more likely to have bottom lines that outperform their peers.

Overall, organizations with demonstrated diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies foster innovation, gain an edge for top talent, and see a correlation to stronger financial benefits.

Do Good. Do Better. Compete in the 2022 Social Equity Sprint, a fun, free, and friendly, 3-month competition for businesses, organizations, and municipalities to jumpstart progress on social equity and earn recognition for their achievements!

Social equity takes place in the workplace and community when everyone has the opportunity to engage, prosper, and reach their full potential. During the Social Equity Sprint, organizations will compete against peers and take actions to earn points in areas covering operations, hiring and promotions, accessibility, procurement, and more. The competition runs now through February 2023.

Sprint Features:

  • Training opportunities
  • Marketing and recognition
  • Awards ceremony and gala in 2023
  • Support and guidance from the Sustainable Pittsburgh team
  • Leaderboard updates at SustainablePittsburgh.org, showing who’s topping the charts!
  • Leverage points earned in the Sprint toward a higher designation level in our recognition programs: Restaurant, Shop, Workplace, and Sustainable Pennsylvania 

Organizations from multiple sectors and at any stage of sustainability advancement are eligible to participate! Check out our FAQs page for more information.

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What is a Sustainable Pittsburgh Sprint?

Sustainable Pittsburgh Sprints enable organizations to compete against peers in earning points for actions that advance social equity, carbon-emissions reduction, or another critical topic. Any workplace, from any sector and at any stage of sustainability advancement, is encouraged to be part of these three- or six-month bursts. Organizations can rally employees toward quick progress, track performance against peers through Sprint leaderboards, and earn recognition as sustainability leaders. 

Value to our Region

Organizations that prioritize sustainability are employers and partners of choice, contributing to more vibrant, equitable communities and a healthy environment.

Value to Participating Organizations

Whether your organization is new to sustainability or more advanced in its practices, Sprints offer tools, resources, and connections to advance progress in an essential focus area.