Use Sustainability Advantage to Attract Conventions

Pittsburgh can leverage the sustainability initiatives of the DLCC to attract a wider range of conventions based on corporate carbon goals and sustainable practices. Beyond its downtown walking accessibility, the convention center’s adoption of industry best practices demonstrates a commitment to a healthier environment, a value that aligns with a number of businesses and associations. The DLCC’s sustainable operations program can also be a transformative tool for regional change through partnerships with local service providers and supply chain to promote carbon imprint reduction, turning the city into a “green event destination.” Hosting meetings and conventions that achieve the sustainability goals of meeting planners and attendees is an opportunity for Pittsburgh to showcase a leadership role in its postindustrial evolution.