As one of the nation’s largest privately held food retailers and distributors, Giant Eagle has agreed to purchase 4 percent of its energy from green resources. As a result, Giant Eagle’s 11 stores in the City of Pittsburgh have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 900 tons annually.

How Can Business Make a Difference?

Though Pittsburgh has transitioned from an industrial economy to one increasingly reliant on service, business still generates a significant portion of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.

That’s why reducing emissions from businesses will play an important role in Pittsburgh’s ability to reach its greenhouse gas reduction goal.

Businesses that reduce emissions will protect our climate while reducing their costs.

The Business Climate Coalition was created to implement recommendations for reducing green house gas emissions generated by Pittsburgh's comercial and industrial sector. The BCC is lead by Sustainable Pittsburgh and meets every six weeks.

The Green Government Task Force submitted to City Council a series of short-term (less than 2 years), medium-term (2 to 5 years) and long-term (more than 5 years) recommendations on how businesses can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.