

National Geographic’s “Paris to Pittsburgh” Features
Glimpse of CEOs for Sustainability Leadership
As an example of the inspiring innovations propelling the Pittsburgh region forward, “Paris to Pittsburgh” includes a video clip of three WindStax Energy wind turbines installed at EPIC Metals Corporation’s Rankin facility along the Monongahela river. Both companies are CEOs for Sustainability leaders.
Check out the clip at the documentary’s 1 hour, 11 minute and 8 second mark. The environmental documentary premiered Dec. 12 and was the focus of several local launch parties.
CEOs for Sustainability Presents:
Partnering with Suppliers for a Competitive Edge
Thanks to our presenters, attendees, and the CEOs for Sustainability leadership for an informative event! Now take the next steps in supply chain sustainability. Access resources at CEOsforSustainability.org/SupplyChain.
Special thanks to the CEO for Sustainability Speaker Series sponsors:
Savvy business leaders are the driving force behind transformational sustainability strategies, linking business sustainability performance, financial performance, and regional quality of life. Recognizing executives’ critical role in achieving these tremendous potential benefits, CEOs from leading private-sector companies throughout the Pittsburgh region have established the CEOs for Sustainability executive council. Their vision:
CEOs for Sustainability is exemplary executive leadership and collaboration to drive positive change in the region. By demonstrating responsibility and creativity in the use of precious resources (human, natural, energy, capital and materials), we ensure enduring economic and social prosperity for our businesses and for our regional community.
News and Events
Business Case for Sustainability
Resources for Getting Started
Business Sustainability Programs
Best Practices for SWPA Businesses
Regional Metrics
Improving Business Performance and Quality of Life in the Region
Through CEOs for Sustainability, CEOs of the region’s leading companies share best sustainable business practices and collaborate in growing the ranks of those around the region that reap the benefits of a triple bottom line — for people, planet, and profits. The group is working to increase the number of businesses that practice, measure, and publicly report their sustainable business performance. The CEOs recognize that prosperous businesses are the foundation of a successful, strong region.
To demonstrate their commitment and inspire other companies in the region, 100 percent of the CEOs for Sustainability companies have achieved the Southwestern Pennsylvania Sustainable Business Compact On Ramp. Through the On Ramp, businesses can assess their sustainability performance, commit to progress, and follow a roadmap to Compact achievement.
Introducing Renewable Energy for the Power of 32, an initiative to support CEOs for Sustainability’s goal of advancing renewable energy in the region
Large energy consumers now have a partner to help them reach their renewable energy goals
CEOs for Sustainability, Sustainable Pittsburgh, and the Power of 32 launch Renewable Energy for the Power of 32 to leverage the buying power of large energy consumers in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more here.
About the CEOs
Co-chaired by WindStax Energy Founder and CEO Ron Gdovic and Covestro LLC President Jerry MacCleary, CEOs for Sustainability is an outcomes-based leadership network.
The group is facilitated by Bill O’Rourke, the former Vice President of Sustainability, Environment, Health and Safety at Alcoa. Sustainable Pittsburgh coordinates the initiative in concert with its Champions for Sustainability business network.
CEOs for Sustainability is guided by the vision and sustainability leadership of participating executives.
CEOs for Sustainability Executive Council
Jeff Broadhurst,
President and CEO
Lalit Chordia, Ph.D., Founder and CEO
Ned D. Eldridge,
President, CEO and Founder
Ron Gdovic,
Founder and CEO
Steve Guy,
President and CEO
Chuck Hammel,
President
Colin Huwyler,
CEO
David F. Landis,
Vice President
Kurt Lesker IV,
President and CEO
Jerry MacCleary,
CEO and Chairman
Robert Nutting,
CEO and Principal Owner
Antonis Papadourakis, Ph.D.,
President and CEO
Ciannie Rodriguez,
Store Manager,
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Murray Rust,
Founder
Marty Ryan,
President and CEO
Jack Scalo,
President and CEO
Andrew AJ Schwartz,
Managing Principal
Venkee Sharma,
CEO
Rob Smith,
President
James Spencer,
President and CEO
Wendy P. Staso
Owner, President and CEO
Charles Toran,
President
Cathy Wissink,
Director, Technology & Civic Engagement
Raymond Yeager,
President and CEO
Research Liaison:
Catherine Augustine,
Director, RAND Pittsburgh Office