THINC30 2018 Takeaway Report (see attached PDF)
THINC30 2017 Takeaway Report (see attached PDF)
Neighborhood Wellness Checklist (see attached PDF)
THINC30 2018 Takeaway Report (see attached PDF)
THINC30 2017 Takeaway Report (see attached PDF)
Neighborhood Wellness Checklist (see attached PDF)
UN Global Compact
Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into Corporate Reporting: A Practical Guide
https://www.unglobalcompact.org/library/5628
IMPACT 2030
https://www.impact2030.com/
City of Pittsburgh OnePGH
http://pittsburghpa.gov/onepgh/index.html
100 Resilient Cities
https://www.100resilientcities.org/cities/pittsburgh/
Brookings Institution
Capturing the next economy: Pittsburgh’s rise as a global innovation city
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pittsburgh_full.pdf
DRAWDOWN: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming
Edited by Paul Hawken
https://www.drawdown.org/
The Purpose Economy
By Aaron Hurst
http://www.aaronhurst.us/
Pathways To Our Sustainable Future: A Global Perspective From Pittsburgh
By Patty Demarco
https://patriciademarco.com/
In Pittsburgh, Covestro LLC’s U.S. headquarters, the company’s signature social innovation initiative to drive community-wide sustainability is THINC30. THINC stands for Transforming, Harnessing, Innovating, Navigating and Collaborating for a Purpose-Driven, Sustainable Future by 2030. Launched in 2017, THINC30 are annual summits that bring the 17 global United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to local Pittsburgh business, government, academic and nonprofit leaders – and engaged citizens – so they may use them to advance the region’s growth and prosperity in a responsible, sustainable way.
As part of Covestro’s i3 (ignite, imagine, innovate) corporate social responsibility initiative, THINC30 aims to:
In addition to spotlighting regional best practice programs and featuring sustainability and CSR business executives, philanthropic leaders, and social entrepreneurs, the summit also convenes national and international thought leaders as keynote speakers, featured panelists and interviewees to provide aspiration, inspiration and motivation.
Pittsburgh is experiencing its third renaissance, having successfully transformed its old industrial economy into one that is diversified and sustainable. Yet, not everyone is benefiting from the transformation and there is still much work to be done to ensure the city continues forward on its sustainability path.
While global, the UN SDGs provide a guide for identifying and tracking local issues ranging from water and air quality to race and gender equity to poverty and economic opportunity.
With a focus on business and industry, THINC30 gathers a diverse cross-section of local leadership to stimulate conversation and new partnerships with organizations that have never had the opportunity to interact before. All of this with the goal of ensuring all Pittsburghers are included in the region’s continuing prosperity.
At THINC30 difficult conversations have transpired. Issues for action identified. Partnerships strengthened and new ones formed. Citizen philanthropy in support of the goals has increased. THINC30 continues to assist Pittsburgh in reaching its goal of becoming a truly sustainable and inclusive city for all its residents.