Pittsburgh Earth Day and The Green Voice Present
Building a Greener Future Series
Thursday, April 4 @ 6 PM - 8 PM | The Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Kick-off your Earth Month celebrations with the Building a Greener Future Series, held at the iconic Duquesne Club in downtown Pittsburgh!
These insightful panel discussions feature some of the city's brightest minds in sustainability, construction, education, transportation, and more.
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Pittsburgh Earth Day and The Pittsburgh Zoo Present
Wild Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 20 @ 10 AM - 4 PM | The Pittsburgh Zoo, 7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 at the amazing Pittsburgh Zoo & Acquarium! We're proud to partner with the zoo to bring you a day of fun and educational programming intended to inspire the next generation of Earth-lovers.
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The Green Voice and Pittsburgh Earth Day Present
Sustainable Business Breakfast
Monday, April 22 @ 8 AM - 10 AM | The Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
It's easy to say we are going to commit to being a sustainable business, but what does it take to put this commitment into action?
We're thrilled to introduce the 9th annual Sustainable Business Breakfast, part of the Green Voice Speaker Series! Join distinguished panelists and moderator Grant Ervin, Director of Environmental, Social, Governance, and Innovation at S&B USA for a conversation on topics like the transition to a circular economy, the future of sustainability, and corporate responsibility.
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Pittsburgh Earth Day and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Present
PDP Night Market Goes Green
Friday, April 26 @ 5 PM - 10 PM | Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Join Pittsburgh Earth Day and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for our annual market in Market Square, this year after dark! Enjoy live music, educational booths, and interactive activities hosted by some of Pittsburgh's most sustainable brands.
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Pittsburgh Earth Day Presents
Ecolution Fashion Gala
Wednesday, June 5 @ 6 PM | Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
A one-of-a-kind sustainable fashion gala, curated by Richard Parsakian, styled by Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar, and produced by The Green Voice Collective. The highly anticipated 10th Annual Ecolution Fashion Gala will be held at the Carnegie Museum Hall of Architecture and Carnegie Museum Music Hall. This breathtaking eco-fashion show and sustainability featured models from Docherty Model and Talent Agency gracing the runway, donning hand-crafted fashion designs that local artists design and create utilizing reused and recycled materials.
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Pittsburgh Earth Day and PNC Present
PNC Financing a Greener Future Lunch & Learn
Friday, June 21 @ 12 PM - 2 PM | The Tower at PNC Plaza, 300 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Bringing cutting-edge conversations to Pittsburgh's forefront, the annual PNC Lunch & Learn is an interactive panel discussion with educators, leaders, and innovators in sustainability.
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Pittsburgh Earth Day Presents
Green Force Career and Work Force Development Fair
Coming in 2024!
Attention high school and college students in the greater Pittsburgh area! We will be launching our first ever career and work force development fair in 2024. Connect with leading employers, tap into early career development resources, and kick-start your future in sustainability!
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"The Dirt"
Green Voice Podcast
Hosted by Grant Ervin, S & B USA Director of Environmental Social Governance and Innovation, The Dirt podcast interviews industry leaders in sustainability, innovation, and ESG in Pittsburgh and beyond, offering a free educational resource on sustainable best practices at home, in the office, or on-the-go. Explore all of our podcasts below.
Ben Johnson, Wesco International, Counsel, Corporate and Commercial Responsibilities joins host Grant Ervin to discuss corporate responsibility.
The Dirt with Lora Phillips, Senior Vice President and Director of ESG at PNC Bank | June 2023
Lora Phillips, Senior Vice President and Director of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at PNC Bank talks about PNC's commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
The Dirt with Michael Woods, Regional Sales Manager at Mitsubishi Electric | May 2023
Host Grant Ervin talks with Michael Woods, Regional Sales Manager of Mitsubishi Electric Trane Heating and Air Conditioning, about moving away from a fossil fuel-based HVAC to an electric-powered heat pump.
The Dirt with Dr. Tracy Vitale, Superintendent at Seneca Valley School District | April, 2023
Host Grant Ervin from S&B takes a look at what's new in the Seneca Valley School District with guest, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tracy Vitale. Dr. Vitale details the thought process and planning behind the design, construction and eventual usage of the new Ehrman Crest Elementary School.
Katharine Kelleman, CEO of Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), returns to speak with The Dirt host Grant Ervin from S&B USA about the transition to an electric bus fleet onboard one of the aforementioned vehicles.
S&B USA's Grant Ervin speaks with Christine Waller, VP of Communications & Corporate Responsibility for Duquesne Light Company. Christine talks about rising to the challenge of supplying more energy from renewable sources while also meeting additional demand to accommodate EV owners' charging needs.
The Dirt with Don Evans, President & CEO of the Energy Innovation Center | September 2022
S&B USA's Grant Ervin speaks with Don Evans, President & CEO of Pittsburgh's Energy Innovation Center. Don talks about the evolution of the center from the standpoint of retrofitting old buildings instead of building new to the impact they and their tenant partners hope to have on the future of the world's energy.
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As the official voice of Pittsburgh Earth Day, The Green Voice is a blog and monthly newsletter offering stories of green innovation, advice on how to live more sustainably, and information on events and festivals happening in your community (virtual and in-person).
PAST PROGRAMMING
Sustainable Business Breakfast
Friday, April 21, 2023 | Fairmont Hotel
Part of the Green Voice Speaker Series, the Sustainable Business Breakfast is an annual panel discussion and catered breakfast at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. Addressing topics like sustainable innovation, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and corporate responsibility, the Sustainable Business Breakfast challenges panelists and attendees to confront and discuss how to put their commitment to sustainable business practices into action.
Previous panelists have included, Nicholas Bonarrigo, Carmeuse Americas, Rebecca L. Lucore, Covestro, Tishekia Williams, Duquesne Light Company, Leslie Hyde, Koppers, and Ben Johnson, Wesco International, among several others. The panel discussion is regularly moderated by S & B USA Director of Environmental Social Governance and Innovation, Grant Ervin.
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Energy Innovation Center's Powered Up Initiative
Saturday April 22, 2023 | The Hill District
Part of The Tailgate Tour, the Energy Innovation Center's Powered Up event features educational booths, family friendly-activities, and local celebrities spreading the message of clean energy innovation and the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Guests include the Pirate Parrot, The Pirate Pierogis, the Bucco Brigade, KiKi from WAMO 107.3, and Chef Claudy Pierre cooking up mouth-watering tailgate favorites like smoked brisket and barbeque chicken sliders.
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Music, Arts, and Culture Festival
Saturday April 22, 2023 | Market Square
The Music, Art, and Culture Festival is a free annual community celebration filled with fun, educational, and inspirational activities and events for all ages. Market Square becomes a hub for music and eco-friendly activity booths. There is live music and local businesses sharing their sustainability stories. Educational programming is available on alternative transportation, clean energy, and green wellness.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Salute to Sustainability
Saturday April 22, 2023 | PNC Park
Pittsburgh Earth Day teamed with the Pittsburgh Pirates during their game against the Cincinnati Reds to salute sustainability on Earth Day 2023. During the game, Kevin Walker, President and CEO of Duquesne Light Company, threw the First Pitch.
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Building for Sustainability
Wednesday May 17, 2023 | Duquesne Club
“If you build it right, the right results will come.” Part of the Green Voice Speaker Series, Building for Sustainability, presented by Volpatt Construction and S&B USA is a panel discussion on sustainable best practices and education surrounding construction and the building sector. Grant Ervin, Director of Environment, Social, Governance, and Innovation at S&B USA moderates the conversation.
Past panelists have included Janice Held, Principal Project Manager at Carnegie Mellon University, Joshua D. Lee, PhD, AIA, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University, Leslie Montgomery, Vice President of Communications & Education at the Green Building Alliance, F. Jeffrey Murray, Senior Vice President and Market Leader at CannonDesign, Richard Skorpenske, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs for the U.S. at Covestro, and Michael Volpatt, Vice President of Marketing and Innovation at Volpatt Construction.
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PNC Sustainable Lunch & Learn
Monday June 5, 2023 | James E. Rohr Auditorium, The Tower at PNC Plaza
In Celebration of World Environment Day, the PNC Lunch & Learn addresses questions surrounding the transition to a low-carbon economy and the financial impacts of reducing carbon footprints. Lunch is catered courtesy of The Capital Grille, and the event is moderated by S & B USA Director of Environmental Social Governance and Innovation, Grant Ervin.
Past panelists included have included Mona E. Dajani of Shearman & Sterling, Sharon Novak of S&B USA Construction, Anna J. Siefken, LEED AP BD+C of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions, and Kristi Ziegler Eberhardt of PNC.
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Ecolution Fashion Gala
Wednesday June 7, 2023 | Carnegie Museum
A one-of-a-kind sustainable eco-fashion gala and runway show featuring Pittsburgh's artistic community. Designers are challenged to create impact for the environment through Fashion, Art, Music, and Dance. The Ecolution Fashion Gala offers dance performances by world-renowned choreographers like Kyle Abraham and breathtaking fashion made from recycled materials.
Curated by Richard Parsakian, styled by Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar, and produced by The Green Voice Collective, the Ecolution Fashion Gala features handcrafted couture, music by DJ Soy Sos, drag queens, featured artists, and a special dance performance.
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Future of Building Webinar Series
A Summer Long Series Presented by Volpatt Construction, The Green Voice, and AIA Pittsburgh
The Future of Building Series Webinar sessions highlight the entrepreneurs, innovators, and technologies that are helping to reshape construction while also offering architects CEUs for participation.
July 12th @ 12PM ET — John Burton, CEO of UrsaLeo — Using 3D Digital Twin model from architectural design to BIM and beyond. (CEU = 1LU)
UrsaLeo’s Gemini solution offers a way to add metaverse features to any existing SaaS platform with a primary interface by including digital twins derived from CAD/LIDAR; Real Time IoT data integration to help with BIM modeling and decarbonization. John will discuss how digital twins are being used to help monitor and manage energy usage in the built environment. Register here: https://bit.ly/42qqy0M
July 26th @ 12PM ET — Dr. Joshua Lee Creating a Circular Construction Economy in Pittsburgh: Current Research Projects and Challenges to Address (CEU = 1LU)
In this session, Dr. Lee will discuss the potential contributions of Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Circular Economy, Deconstruction, Design for Disassembly, and Open Building to potentially close these material loops in ways that are environmentally preferable, socially just, and economically profitable. Register here: https://bit.ly/3oDH7IH
August 16th @ 12PM ET — Joe Monaco, Advanced Architectural Products: Continuous Insulation Systems with Structural Composite Metal Hybrid Sub-Framing and How It Benefits Building Envelope Design (CEU = 1LU)
This course will introduce you to the latest standards, requirements, benefits, and approaches of continuous insulation systems and composite metal hybrid sub-framing. Joe will review how CI systems with CMH sub-framing can benefit the performance and resiliency of building envelope construction while contributing to the health, safety, and welfare of project participants. Register here: https://bit.ly/3qnEbjR
Green Voice Speaker Series
Bringing together the brightest leaders in sustainable innovation for thought-provoking conversations in Pittsburgh and beyond, the Green Voice Speaker Series is an engaging platform for year-round panel discussions.
Our series offers a unique blend of in-person and virtual events, including lunch and learns and evening roundtables. Previous sessions have witnessed esteemed guests from prestigious institutions such as the U.S. Department of Energy, Duquesne Light Company, Wesco, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Pittsburgh.
Each session commences with an inspiring introduction from an industry leader, followed by a dynamic group discussion skillfully facilitated by S&B USA's Director of ESG, Grant Ervin. What sets our series apart is the interactive question-and-answer session, fostering a vibrant exchange between the speakers and the audience.
Not only does this series provide an excellent networking opportunity, but it also serves as a catalyst for career development for professionals at all stages of their journey. Join us in shaping a sustainable future through knowledge sharing and collaboration at the Green Voice Speaker Series.
Upcoming topics include:
Why Electrify at Home? Presented by Dollar Bank
Electric Transportation on the Road, Presented by Dollar Bank
Pillars of Sustainable Construction, Presented by PJ Dick and Cordia
- Innovation and AI In Sustainability, Presented by PJ Dick and Cordia