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Events in 2026
259 sustainability, social purpose, impact finance and DEI events that took place in 2026. Their listings stay online for reference.
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Jul 14, 2026 · Vancouver
EMERGENCE: Women of the Storm Film Screening and Mini Climate Fair
Join local award-winning directors Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper for a screening of their latest feature documentary film, EMERGENCE: Women in the Storm (2026),…
Jul 13, 2026 · Vancouver
Food Is Too Valuable To Waste
In Canada, 47% of the food we produce is never eaten, and at least a third of that is perfectly good, edible food. This waste is a massive driver of climate…
Jul 13, 2026 · Vancouver
Batch to Batch: Climate Community Run
Join us for Batch-to-Batch: Climate Community Run as we celebrate PNW Climate Week with movement, connection, and good energy. We’ll start at Batch Kitsilano…
Jul 13 – 19, 2026 · Vancouver
PNW Climate Week
The only cross-region climate week in North America. Join us for a week of events that spotlight home-grown climate solutions and accelerate action.
Jul 11, 2026 · Ottawa
July Repair Café at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
Repair Cafés are opportunities for all Ottawa & area residents to feel purpose and belonging – whether as a visitor or volunteer – to save money, learn new…
Jul 9, 2026 · Toronto
MaRS Better Buildings Pitch Series (1/2): Next-Gen New Builds
Discover three ventures, part of the Mission from MaRS: Better Buildings Adoption Accelerator, developing housing decarbonization solutions.
Jul 9, 2026 · New York
Shaping the future of SDG7: Demand-Side Flexibility for Equitable and Resilient Electrification
This side event taking place during the High-Level Political Forum 2026 focuses on a critical but often overlooked aspect of achieving SDG7 (affordable and…
Jul 9, 2026 · Online
Webinar 2: Design it right: How context, inclusion and capacity shape circular systems
This session will explore key policy instruments, including product, agricultural and urban planning policies, and explore implementation across diverse…
Jul 8 – 9, 2026 · Denver
The AAFA Traceability & Sustainability Conference
With increased urgency around climate change, human rights, and ESG imperatives, this conference helps companies map, track, and transform their supply chains…
Jul 8, 2026 · Mississauga
Trash To Treasure 2: An Upcycled Arts Workshop
Come upcycle household waste into a beautiful artpiece! Join Heart Comonos for our Circular Economy Initiative workshops on Mending, Weaving, and Appliance…
Jul 7, 2026 · Online
Reimagining Fiduciary Duty: Blended Finance Webinar Series
Fiduciary duty is one of the hottest topics in blended finance. What does fiduciary duty really require of us in a world shaped by climate risk, inequality,…
Jul 7, 2026 · Online
Webinar 1: Design it right: How policy, data and business models drive circular systems
This session will explore key policy instruments, including product, agricultural and urban planning policies, and explore what it takes to make upstream…
Jun 30, 2026 · Online
Blended Finance Session
Register now for the upcoming Blended Finance session, scheduled for 30 June 2026 at 9 a.m. ET and hosted by the UN Global Compact Academy. As a special…
Jun 30, 2026 · Online
WEALL TALK x Ricardo Fuentes: Beyond GDP: From Report to Reality
How do we measure a good life, a healthy society, a thriving planet? That question sits at the heart of the Beyond GDP movement, and it just got a significant…
Jun 25, 2026 · Online
Clean Mobility in Affordable Housing: Learnings from a Community Pilot
Transportation is one of the biggest barriers to opportunity for residents in affordable housing, and there are multiple avenues to begin addressing it. This…
Jun 25, 2026 · Victoria
Climate Coffee - Victoria
Welcome to Climate Coffee, a worldwide monthly meet-up series and newsletter for those working in or interested in climate tech. Launched in late 2023 to…
Jun 25, 2026 · Online
Webinar: Stabilizing Recycled Plastics End Markets: Policy Tools, Market Signals, and Next Steps
This webinar will begin with a short framing segment that outlines past, present, and emerging market conditions for recycled plastics, including key risks if…
Jun 24, 2026 · Online
Diligent and Effective Board Governance
Attendees will receive an overview of board fiduciary duties, a brief caselaw update on recent decisions, and review best practices for board/senior staff…
Jun 23, 2026 · Niagara Falls
Canadian Waste to Resource Conference
With over 60+ presenters, over 420 delegates, and exhibitors from across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, this year's event, will be held from June 23 & 24,…
Jun 23 – 24, 2026 · San Francisco
Trellis Impact 26
Trellis Impact brings together the leaders…
Jun 23, 2026 · Online
ZEBx Decarb Lunch: Power Efficient Design Guide for MURBs
Earlier this year at BUILDEX Vancouver, we explored strategies for avoiding electrical capacity upgrades in MURB retrofits. Now, with the Power Efficient…
Jun 23, 2026 · Nanaimo
Connect Money Impact Nanaimo
Join this one-day summit exploring profit, impact, community wealth-building, and impact investing, and connect with local changemakers. The Scale Institute…
Jun 19, 2026 · Edmonton
Edmonton Sustainable Fashion Show 2026
Come be part of the Edmonton Sustainable Fashion Show event in partnership with Net Impact Edmonton. Theme: "Innovation in Sustainable Fashion". Featuring…
Jun 18, 2026 · Toronto
B Lab Standards Workshop: Climate Action
Developed by B Corp Proyecta Impacto and co-facilitated by B Lab Staff, local consultants, and B Local Leaders, this workshop will guide participants through…
Jun 18, 2026 · Online
How Trees Make a Difference: Understanding Your Organization’s Impact
Businesses benefit when communities thrive, and one of the easiest ways to bolster communities is almost always hiding in plain sight: trees. In this practical…
Jun 17 – 19, 2026 · Montréal
Building Lasting Change 2026
The Canada Green Building Council’s annual conference, Building Lasting Change™ (BLC), offers a forum for the insights, evidence, and collaboration needed to…
Jun 17, 2026 · Vancouver
Where is climate investment going—and why?
The greatest economic shift of our lifetime is underway as climate investment reshapes Canadian industries. A major transition is coming—so why aren’t we…
Jun 16, 2026 · Toronto
Intelligence with Integrity: AI & Socially Responsible Business
AI is everywhere, in your inbox, your operations, and your strategy. But as businesses race to adopt it, a critical question is often left unasked: what does…
Jun 16, 2026 · Online
The Future of Sustainability Communication in the EU
As sustainability communication rules evolve – including with the Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo) – a key challenge for B Corps and other frontrunners…
Jun 12, 2026 · Vancouver
Sustainable Futures: Community Networking and Project Showcase
Now in its fourth year, Sustainable Futures has become a cornerstone event for Vancouver's sustainability community, bringing together professionals,…
Jun 11, 2026 · Online
Anti-racism and anti-oppression practices in action
It can be challenging to take theories or frameworks and apply them to our everyday actions and practices. This webinar will focus on sharing skills and…
Jun 11, 2026 · Halifax
COVE Demo Day
Demo Day brings together industry, investors, defence and security end users, and government decision-makers to see proven, deployable technology in action –…
Jun 10, 2026 · Online
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Maximize Impact
Attendees will receive an overview of applicable workplace laws in BC including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Workers’ Compensation Act,…
Jun 8 – 9, 2026 · Toronto
CMC Congress 2026
As Canada continues to navigate rapid economic change, CMC is embracing this moment to showcase how our sector is building resilient economies grounded in…
Jun 8 – 10, 2026 · San Diego
Sustainable Brands 2026 San Diego (SB’26 San Diego)
SB’26 San Diego is where you’ll gain the insight, tools, and connections to turn sustainability into a driver of real business value. Designed for leaders…
Jun 6, 2026 · Brampton
Brampton Grow Green: Climate Connections
We are hosting an inclusive, diverse space for anyone interested in sustainability, whether you’re already working in the sector or just beginning your green…
Jun 6, 2026 · Toronto
Westlake Park Indigenous History Month Planting Event
Celebrate Indigenous History Month at Westlake Park by planting native trees and shrubs. Join us with our honoured guest, Anishinaabe Grandmother Vivian…
Jun 5 – 7, 2026 · Burnaby
Dream & Build Conference
BCIT ConnectHER Hub and Build a Dream co-host Dream & Build, supporting women and gender-diverse trades workers through leadership, connection, and…
Jun 5 – 7, 2026 · Istanbul
Zero Waste Forum 2026
The Zero Waste Forum is a distinguished international gathering dedicated to transforming our relationship with materials, consumption patterns, and the…
Jun 4, 2026 · Brampton
What really happens to your recycling?
This is an interactive community workshop designed to help residents understand how to recycle right under Ontario’s evolving system and why it matters. The…
Jun 4, 2026 · Toronto
The 100-Year Home: A Cross-Sector Conversation on Climate Ready Affordable Housing
Toronto’s climate future will be shaped not only by the buildings we construct next, but by the older homes people already live in. Join Circle Community…
Jun 4, 2026 · Online
Sharing Wisdom: Indigenous Elders Perspectives on Waste and the Environment | Session 1 with Elder Garry Oker
Using a respectful, interview-style storytelling format, CWMA members will hear from Indigenous Elders from across BC as they share their observations and…
Jun 4, 2026 · Toronto
TOCW Flagship Event: Marketing, Comms & Media | Changing the Narrative from Cost to Opportunity
Join Orchestra Marketing for this Toronto Climate Week flagship event exploring how we move the narrative from cost to opportunity; from preventing disaster…
Jun 4, 2026 · Toronto
TOCW Flagship Event - The Climate Tech Journey: From Ideation to Industrialization
How do new climate innovations evolve within and emerge from academia? And once startups are spun out, what journey must they take as they move through…
Jun 4, 2026 · Calgary
35th Annual Emerald Awards for Environmental Exellence
Join us as we celebrate 35 years of recognizing, uplifting, and showcasing environmental excellence across Alberta! Not only will you discover the innovative…
Jun 4, 2026 · Kelowna
Summit on Responsible Investment (SoRI)
Mark your calendars! The CSE’s annual Summit on Responsible Investment (SoRI) will be back on June 4, 2026. Our signature event to spotlight the latest in ESG…
Jun 4, 2026 · Toronto
Climate Ready Homes
Join us for an informative home retrofitting consultation designed to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Learn how simple…
Jun 3, 2026 · Toronto
Bridging Global Capital and Local Climate Impact: CAFIID Toronto Climate Week Event
As climate finance expands globally, a persistent challenge remains; ensuring capital reaches locally anchored, high-impact climate solutions—particularly in…
Jun 3, 2026 · Toronto
TOCW Flagship Event - Carbon Solutions: Canada’s Competitive Edge
Hosted in collaboration with Carbon Removal Canada, this Toronto Climate Week Flagship Event will convene leaders from government, philanthropy, industry, and…
Jun 3, 2026 · Kelowna
94 Calls to Action Reading Circle
Join us in person to read together the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Report. The Reading Circle is hosted by Metis Community Services…
Jun 3, 2026 · Online
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Maximize Impact
Attendees will learn about the current state of technological adoption in the non-profit sector, the benefits of adoption, the barriers to adoption and how to…
Jun 3 – 4, 2026 · New York
Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA
Join 230+ leaders changing the apparel industry – brands, retailers, suppliers, innovators, policymakers and more – for two days of practical insights and…
Jun 2, 2026 · Toronto
Growing The Future
As part of Toronto Climate Week, the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus presents Growing the Future with Just Vertical. Join us for an evening exploring how…
Jun 2, 2026 · Toronto
What I Wish I Knew: Lessons from the Front Lines of Cleantech Deployment
Getting a cleantech solution to market is one thing. Making it stick is another. This event brings together founders who have crossed that threshold;…
Jun 2, 2026 · Toronto
TOCW Flagship Event: Sustainable Finance
Under the theme Canada’s Competitive Advantage, the discussion will explore how organizations can integrate sustainability into capital allocation, risk…
Jun 2, 2026 · Toronto
Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Consumption Catalyst
Join this 2-hour investigation at Humber Bay Park West: 90 minutes gathering evidence (shoreline cleanup) plus 15 minutes analyzing how packaging design…
Jun 2, 2026 · Online
How to raise capital to support your nonprofit mission
Nonprofits may need to raise capital for many reasons ranging from starting or growing a social enterprise to acquiring real estate. Contrary to popular…
Jun 2, 2026 · Toronto
Sort, Save, Sustain: A Hands‑On Food Rescue & Waste‑Reduction Experience
Join us for Sort, Save, Sustain—a unique learning and volunteering experience designed to empower participants to take meaningful climate action on food waste…
Jun 2, 2026 · Scottsdale
Benevity Live! 2026
Join a gathering unlike any other. It's where purpose-driven professionals come together to connect, learn and collaborate in meaningful ways. Discover fresh…
Jun 2, 2026 · Online
Recruitment and Retention of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Perspectives Society: Centre of Excellence in Community Education (IPS) offers Recruitment and Retention of Indigenous Peoples for all audiences.…
Jun 1, 2026 · Toronto
ISO BELIEVE IN YOU! 14001 FAST FUN AND FREE BOOTCAMP
This bootcamp is for small and medium businesses responding to environmental expectations from customers, investors and the public with the most trusted…
Jun 1, 2026 · Toronto
Climate Investigation Cleanup: The Filter Felon
Calling all Climate Investigators! Join A Greener Future for Toronto Climate Week's most engaging environmental action experience. Your mission: investigate…
Jun 1, 2026 · Toronto
TOCW's Official Kick-Off: True North Rising | The Canadian Competitive Advantage
Toronto Climate Week and the Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto present True North Rising, the anchor flagship event that is designed to set…
May 28, 2026 · Vancouver
Impact For Breakfast Vancouver – Conversation Cafe: Investing in Circular Economy
What does it actually take to get a circular economy venture funded — and what are investors really looking for when they back one? That intersection is where…
May 27, 2026 · Vancouver
Beyond Land Acknowledgement: A Reconciliation Focus Circle
What does meaningful reconciliation look like in practice - beyond statements, acknowledgements, and symbolic commitments? This intimate focus circle invites…
May 27, 2026 · Vancouver
RCBC's 2026 Circular Economy Conference: Connecting the Dots
RCBC is excited to announce the return of our annual Circular Economy Conference: Connecting the Dots! Now reimagined and refreshed with a vision to bring…
May 27 – 29, 2026 · Omaha
ROI OF WHY CONFERENCE 2026
ROI of Why is where values-driven leaders gather to explore what happens when purpose and performance go hand in hand. It’s real conversations, real…
May 27, 2026 · Hamilton
Spring 2026 PIVOT Conference
Hosted at Mohawk College’s Fennell Campus, the Spring 2026 PIVOT Conference is a dynamic, multi-day gathering designed to accelerate climate action through…
May 27, 2026 · Saskatoon
SWRC Waste ReForum 2026: Solving the Mystery of the Circular Economy
Grab your magnifying glass—there’s a mystery to solve! Our 2026 conference invites participants to uncover the clues behind a thriving circular economy. Spend…
May 26, 2026 · Online
Building a Circular Value Chain for Construction Plastics
As a first-of-its-kind pilot in Canada, Light House’s Construction Plastics Initiative (CPI) brings visibility to how plastics move through active construction…
May 26 – 29, 2026 · Winnipeg
Catalyst: Community Finance Summit
The Catalyst: Community Finance Summit is a pan-Canadian convening centred on community finance. We’re convening community finance organizations, funders,…
May 25, 2026 · Richmond
Passive House Canada Conference 2026
The Passive House Canada Conference is a 3-day national annual event that celebrates the advancement that Passive House has made in Canada and also highlight…
May 21, 2026 · Vancouver
B Local Breakfast Series: Using Employment Documents as a Tool for Resilience in the Workplace
Join B Local BC and PortaLaw for a relaxed morning of connection, community, and conversation at our upcoming Breakfast Series event. Enjoy coffee and light…
May 21, 2026 · Mississauga
Canadian Plastics Impact Awards
The Canadian Plastics Impact Awards is an annual must-attend event for members of the plastics industry. The awards luncheon celebrates plastics professionals…
May 21, 2026 · Online
NZWC Scaling Reuse Systems in Canadian Cities and Regions Webinar
Local governments in Canada are moving from pilots to policy as they commit to scaling up reuse systems. Join us to hear how the Town of Banff, the City of…
May 21, 2026 · Online
EPR Stewardship Programs Foundations + Forum Series | Return-It
A virtual learning series focused on BC’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) stewardship organizations, designed to build base knowledge, provide ongoing…
May 20 – 22, 2026 · Kamloops
2026 ORCBC Conference
This multi-day gathering brings together outdoor recreation organizations, volunteers, Indigenous partners, land managers, governments, and community leaders…
May 20, 2026 · Online
2026 Project Zero Incubator Info Session
For startups and innovators advancing Canada’s circular economy. Join the Project Zero team for a rundown on what the Incubator is, how it works, what's…
May 20, 2026 · Kelowna
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Join us for a collective reading of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Reading Circle is hosted by Metis Community…
May 20, 2026 · Toronto
Purpose Economy Coffee
Purpose Economy Coffee is an informal monthly gathering where people who are working to imagine and build new economic models that actually work for people…
May 19 – 20, 2026 · Montréal
The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill
Co-organized by Green Chemistry McGill and the GCI at University of Toronto, this year’s symposium, Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill, aims to instill an…
May 14, 2026 · Victoria
Future of Good: What’s Your Story?
Join Future of Good and theDock for an evening of connection, conversation, and storytelling with people working across social impact. This gathering brings…
May 12, 2026 · Online
Global Textile Sustainability Regulations: What's Happening Now
Join the experts at RLG for an intensive briefing on the global textile policy landscape. We will move beyond the theory and dive into the specific legal…
May 11, 2026 · Vancouver
Greater Purpose Conference West
Amplify your impact. shape the future. Join purpose-driven leaders from across North America for bold conversations and meaningful connections. Our conferences…
May 6 – 8, 2026 · Campbell River
Pacific Seaweed Summit
The Pacific Seaweed Summit presents a valuable opportunity for researchers, industry professionals, Indigenous leaders, government representatives and…
Apr 30 – May 3, 2026 · Cidadelhe Pinhel
Ten Lives Regenerative Festivals: Genesis
Ten Lives is a movement of festivals that helps regenerate land. It shows how we can repair life, nature, and ourselves when we all come together to roll up…
Apr 30, 2026 · Toronto
Climate Coffee Toronto
A monthly coffee meetup for anyone working in or curious about climate and sustainability. Part of the global Climate Coffee series, this event brings…
Apr 29 – 30, 2026 · Charlotte
Textiles Recycling Expo USA
Join us for the first dedicated exhibition and conference in the US focused entirely on textile recycling, and it's free-to-attend! The Textiles Recycling Expo…
Apr 28, 2026 · Online
Beyond the Metrics: Redefining Accountability & Impact Measurement for Social Innovation Labs
Join us for an interactive webinar where we introduce an impact and accountability framework for social innovation. This framework redefines accountability in…
Apr 28, 2026 · Grande Prairie
Water|Earth|Innovation Conference
Aquatera is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2026 Water|Earth|Innovation Conference, taking place April 28 – May 1, 2026, at the Pomeroy…
Apr 26, 2026 · Toronto
Earth Day // Jour de la Terre
Bring your family and friends to enjoy some hands-on activities, opportunities to learn and connect with our education staff, vendors, and much more. This…
Apr 24, 2026 · Online
JEDDI Seminar: Disability Inclusion at Work
Join UBC's Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, & Inclusion) Seminar on disability inclusion at…
Apr 24, 2026 · Kemptville
Sustainable Business Summit: Reducing Emissions While Increasing Profits
Local leadership and practical solutions for rural small businesses to cut costs and stay competitive in a clean energy economy. Rural businesses play a…
Apr 22, 2026 · Vancouver
PNW Climate Week: Vancouver Info-Session
Join us for an info session to see what PNW Climate Week is all about. You’ll hear about goals for Vancouver this year, get to ask lots of questions, and learn…
Apr 21, 2026 · Milwaukee
Champions Retreat 2026: Ripples to Waves
Hosted by B Lab U.S. & Canada, Champions Retreat is the key catalytic and inspirational event for the B Corp movement in North America, where we’ll connect and…
Apr 21, 2026 · Online
Implementing Reconciliation into Business
Session 4 of the Walking the Path of Reconciliation webinar series will offer concrete guidance on embedding reconciliation into core operations through…
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