- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=PNC Foundation Supports Cool Globes Exhibit in Pittsburgh https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/198476?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/198476?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/198476?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=PNC Foundation Supports Cool Globes Exhibit in Pittsburgh&body=ESG News from PNC Financial Services Group https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/198476?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives](/CSR-News/philanthropy-cause-initiatives) # PNC Foundation Supports Cool Globes Exhibit in Pittsburgh ##### Artwork Highlighting Climate, Environment Unveiled with Support from Heinz Endowments, PNC Foundation Jun 18, 2018 1:30 PM ET PITTSBURGH, June 18, 2018 /3BL Media/ – Today, Mayor William Peduto is excited to announce the grand opening of Cool Globes in Pittsburgh. The nearly 30 large globe sculptures - described as “public art with a purpose”- will be on display in Market Square, PPG Plaza and Gateway Center through early October. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet aims to raise awareness of and inspire viewers to take actions on climate change. “Cool Globes offers a message of hope and resiliency that is what Pittsburgh is all about," Mayor Peduto said. ‎"I encourage everyone to visit the globes and learn more about what you can do to help combat climate change.” Each globe features a message on how both the public and businesses can help reduce and mitigate climate change every day through actions such as increasing energy efficiency in homes and businesses, purchasing products made with 100-percent post-consumer material, increasing recycling and greening urban landscapes. “The conversation that ‘Cool Globes’ enlivens is perfectly aligned with Pittsburgh’s growing role as a climate leader,” said Andrew McElwaine, vice-president of Sustainability for the Endowments. “Our individual and collective efforts have a massive impact on the sustainability of our planet, and this innovative exhibit helps spread that message in a creative, informative and fun way. The Heinz Endowments are pleased to help underwrite this important body of work.” The Cool Globes Pittsburgh exhibit is made possible in part thanks to Heinz Endowments and PNC Foundation and will feature three new globes from local artists: Katy DeMent, Ashley Kyber and Lindsay Wright. “The Cool Globes exhibit is internationally recognized not only for its artistry but also for shining a light on the environment,” said Greg Jordan, PNC general counsel and chief administrative officer-. “The exhibit, and the globe we selected for installation at Triangle Park that represents green building, couldn’t be a more natural fit with PNC’s commitment to sustainability initiatives. We can think of no better place to showcase this exhibit and the work of local artists than our hometown.” Cool Globes, Inc. was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2006. The exhibit premiered in Chicago in 2007, in partnership with the Field Museum of Natural History and Mayor Daley’s Office of Environment, with more than three million viewers. The exhibit went on to travel the world, exhibiting in four continents, with plaques translated into nine languages. Pittsburgh will be Cool Globes 20th exhibition city. Cool Globes Founder, Wendy Abrams, explains, “It’s often difficult to talk about climate change in a positive light, given what is at stake. But this exhibit is about solutions and presents both hope and tangible actions. It’s hard to use the words “fun” and “climate change” in the same sentence, but given the spectacular artwork of these artists, and the interactive nature of the exhibit, I think we’ve managed to do just that." **The Heinz Endowments** The Heinz Endowments seeks to help our region thrive as a whole and just community, and through that work to model solutions to major national and global challenges. The Endowments works to advance a sustainable future for our community and planet, successful learning outcomes for young people and their families, and a culture of engaged creativity for all citizens. For more information, visit Heinz.org **PNC Foundation** The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group ([www.pnc.com](http://www.pnc.com)), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual $350 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. **Contact:** **City of Pittsburgh** Keyva Clark 412-925-1990 keyva.clark@pittsburghpa.gov **PNC** Jason Beyersdorfer (609) 651-5617 jason.b@pnc.com @JasonB\_PNC **Heinz Endowments** Scott Roller (412) 281-5777 [sroller@heinz.org](https://collab.pncint.net/sites/SS/CorpCommBusinessCommProcesss/Regional/Sponsorships/2018%20Releases/sroller@heinz.org) [![PNC logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/PNC_Logo.JPG)](/profiles/pnc-financial-services-group) ### More from PNC Financial Services Group ###### [PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great](/news/pnc-announces-new-initiatives-inspire-outdoor-learning-classroom-innovation-through-pnc-grow) Mar 31, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [Beyond the End Zone: Jerry Rice on Winning in Life and Business](/news/beyond-end-zone-jerry-rice-winning-life-and-business) Feb 4, 2026 11:15 AM ET ###### [PNC Foundation Contributes $2M for New Snow Removal Equipment to City of Pittsburgh](/news/pnc-foundation-contributes-2m-new-snow-removal-equipment-city-pittsburgh) Jan 30, 2026 10:35 AM ET ###### [NCFL, PNC Grow Up Great Team Up To Pilot Outdoor Learning Program for Families](/news/ncfl-pnc-grow-great-team-pilot-outdoor-learning-program-families) Aug 13, 2025 3:00 PM ET ###### [Doing Right, A Brilliant Way to Do Business: PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is Here](/news/doing-right-brilliant-way-do-business-pnc-2024-corporate-responsibility-report-here) Jul 9, 2025 8:00 AM ET ###### [PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Our CCRO to Our Stakeholders](/news/pnc-2024-corporate-responsibility-report-message-our-ccro-our-stakeholders) Jul 8, 2025 1:25 PM ET ###### [Fred Rogers Productions, PNC Foundation Extend Partnership for Alma’s Way, Be My Neighbor Day and More](/news/fred-rogers-productions-pnc-foundation-extend-partnership-almas-way-be-my-neighbor-day-and) Jun 27, 2025 1:00 PM ET ###### [Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Convenes Entrepreneurs, Investors and HBCU Leaders for Empowerment Summit](/news/howard-university-pnc-national-center-entrepreneurship-convenes-entrepreneurs-investors-and) Jun 19, 2025 12:50 PM ET