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Events in 2026
227 sustainability, social purpose, impact finance and DEI events that took place in 2026. Their listings stay online for reference.
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Aug 23, 2026 · Toronto
Sustainability and Hike
Organizing a casual, low-pressure coffee walk this Sunday at 10:15 AM Sunday 23 August 26 to enjoy the weather, meet some new people, and support local. We are…
Aug 22, 2026 · Toronto
East End Food Hub Repair Café
Repair Café is returning to East End Foo..
Aug 22, 2026 · Toronto
Repair Café at Junction Triangle Block Party
We'll be at the Sustainable Junction Block…
Aug 21, 2026 · Calgary
Repair Exchange Calgary
Repair Exchange Calgary brings repair to Calgary! Like Repair Cafes, Repair Exchanges are free community events where citizens fix things alongside the help of…
Aug 21, 2026 · Toronto
Indigenous Cultural Competency Learning
The Nbisiing Indigenous Cultural Competency Learning course is unique. There is no other training like it in Canada.
Aug 20, 2026 · Calgary
Repair Exchange Calgary
Repair Exchange Calgary brings repair to Calgary! Like Repair Cafes, Repair Exchanges are free community events where citizens fix things alongside the help of…
Aug 20, 2026 · Calgary
Repair Exchange Calgary: Dalhousie Community Association
Repair Exchange Calgary brings repair to Calgary! Like Repair Cafes, Repair Exchanges are free community events where citizens fix things alongside the help of…
Aug 20, 2026 · Namino
Indigenous Women In Sustainability & Environment (I-WISE) Workshop
<p>Join us for a free 2-hour in person I-WISE workshop designed to empower gender-inclusivity in sustainability and environmental careers. The I-WISE…
Aug 20, 2026 · TBA
Education for Land: Synergizing the Rio Conventions - Lessons Learned and Inspiring Strategies - Action Dome, UNCCD COP17
Join the G20 Global Land Initiative at COP for an interactive session exploring how Environmental Education drives global land restoration and ecosystem…
Aug 20, 2026 · Online
Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a B Corp
As global environmental regulations tigh..
Aug 19, 2026 · Portland
[Portland, OR] B Lab Standards Workshop: Stakeholder Mapping
Stakeholder Governance has always been a..
Aug 19, 2026 · Online
Mobility Unlimited Hub applicant webinar
Learn more about the Mobility Unlimited Hub and how to become an applicant!
Aug 18, 2026 · Online
Retrofit to EnerPHit: Achieving the Passive House Standard for Existing Buildings (260) ONLINE - AUG 2026
The Passive House standard has evolved over the years and now includes powerful tools, guidelines and certification pathways which can assist design and…
Aug 18, 2026 · Online
Nature-based Coastal Restoration and Blue Carbon
<p>Coastal ecosystems such as salt marshes, seagrass meadows, and other marine habitats play a critical role in protecting shorelines, supporting biodiversity,…
Aug 16, 2026 · Toronto
Creative Reuse Toronto Storefront Drop-in Repair Events
Bring your broken items to Creative Reuse Toronto's storefront location. We will be fixing small appliances, home electronics, clothing, jewellery and small…
Aug 15, 2026 · Calgary
Circular City Community Fest @ BLOX Arts Centre incl. Repair Exchange
Repair Exchange Calgary brings repair to Calgary! Like Repair Cafes, Repair Exchanges are free community events where citizens fix things alongside the help of…
Aug 15, 2026 · Toronto
Port Union Repair Café
Repair Café Toronto organizes and supports community events where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair household items. Our events are hosted by…
Aug 15, 2026 · Newmarket
Repair Café - Newmarket Public Library - Saturday August 15th 2026 10am-2pm
Have you been holding on to an item that..
Aug 14, 2026 · Toronto
Oakwood-Vaughan Community Hub Repair Café
The entrance to the hub is on Winona Dr. -…
Aug 13, 2026 · Toronto
Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market Mini Repair Café
Fixing small appliances, home electronics,…
Aug 13, 2026 · Vancouver
Reframed Initiative Forum | Pembina Institute
Canada is in the middle of an affordability crisis, a housing crisis, and a climate crisis, and in many ways, our buildings sit at the center of all three.…
Aug 13, 2026 · Online
Shining a light on the rise of polarization in Canadian workplaces
In this evidence-based webinar, learners..
Aug 13, 2026 · Mississauga
DEI Leadership Camp
Join DEI Leadership Camp in person to boost your diversity skills and lead with impact! Join BYOU and Change4Thought for an engaging leadership workshop…
Aug 13, 2026 · Nanaimo
Small Business, Big Impact Nanaimo
Join BC Green Business at Small Business, Big Impact to explore how construction technologies, operational practices, and industry innovations can be…
Aug 12, 2026 · Toronto
ROSYLAND Collaboration (RCW Mini Repair Station)
Repair Café Willowdale (RCW) will be participating in ROSYLAND, a free public arts and community festival held at Lee Lifeson Art Park in North York as part of…
Aug 12, 2026 · San Francisco
[Bay Area] B Lab Standards Workshop: Stakeholder Mapping
The B Lab Standards V2 represent a bold step forward for the B Corp movement. To support you on this journey, B Lab U.S. & Canada is excited to launch our B…
Aug 12, 2026 · New York
[New York] B Lab Standards Workshop: Stakeholder Mapping
The B Lab Standards V2 represent a bold step forward for the B Corp movement. To support you on this journey, B Lab U.S. & Canada is exc
Aug 12, 2026 · Online
Accelerating Electric Mobility in the Caribbean: Policy, Progress and Market Opportunities
From electric minibuses ferrying visitors along Antigua and Barbuda's coastline to Barbados's fast-electrifying bus fleet, Caribbean nations are moving from…
Aug 12, 2026 · Online
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) as Catalytic Capital
Donor Advised Funds are often understoo..
Aug 12 – 16, 2026 · Winnipeg
Peacebuilding Through Truth and Reconciliation
For the first time ever, the International Network of Museums for Peace Conference is coming to North America. We invite you to join us in Winnipeg, Manitoba,…
Aug 12, 2026 · Vancouver
CLF BC Summer Social
Connect and unwind with fellow CLF BC ne..
Aug 11, 2026 · Vancouver
Brands for Better Community Meetup - with Serial Entrepreneur Amielle Lake
Do Well & Do Good: Amielle shares how CarboNet, her latest startup, is building a business while tackling real environmental challenges. Can you build a…
Aug 11 – 13, 2026 · Toronto
Rezolution Summit 2026: Indigenous Wealth Creation
This 2-day where powerful voices, actionable strategies, and bold ideas drive Indigenous economic growth with integrity and impact. Rezolution Summit returns…
Aug 9, 2026 · Toronto
Creative Reuse Toronto Storefront Drop-in Repair Events
Bring your broken items to Creative Reuse Toronto's storefront location. We will be fixing small appliances, home electronics, clothing, jewellery and small…
Aug 8, 2026 · Toronto
Mid-Scarborough Repair Hub
The Mid Scarborough Hub Repair Cafe is a m…
Aug 6, 2026 · Toronto
[Toronto] Uplift Collective Community Coffee Chat
This is an open invite for anyone to swing by, particularly those who are sustainability professionals or ESG curious - the idea was inspired by doing 1:1…
Aug 6, 2026 · Pitt Meadows
August Female Forward Breakfast
A high-trust, momentum-focused morning for women entrepreneurs and professionals. Come for connection, clarity, and practical next steps. If you’re building a…
Jul 30, 2026 · Toronto
AMA (Ask Me Anything) - Toronto!
Come, grab a coffee and ask anything related to your fundraising or business to our Spring team! Spring's Investor Lead Nathan Percy and the Investor…
Jul 30, 2026 · ST Johns
econext Summer Social 2026
Join econext, in partnership with TakeCharge on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. NDT for an afternoon of networking at the Alt Hotel St. John’s (125 Water…
Jul 30, 2026 · Vancouver
Impact Mixer - Vancouver [Founder Edition]
Join us for one more Impact Mixer edition specifically for Founders and our community of mentors and facilitators. There’s no agenda, no pitches, and no…
Jul 30, 2026 · Calgary
Unlocking the Fundraising Journey for Climate Companies
Access to capital remains one of the most significant challenges facing early-stage climate ventures. Many founders are uncertain where to begin, what…
Jul 29, 2026 · Online
Landscape Carbon Benchmarking Study
This webinar will share key lessons from the Landscape Carbon Benchmarking Study, commissioned by the City of Toronto and prepared by DTAH. The study…
Jul 25, 2026 · Vancouver
Brands for Better Summer Party 2026
Join Brands for Better and Vancouver Marketing Hub in the Beaumont courtyard for a fun-filled evening of real connection, great vibes, and meaningful…
Jul 23, 2026 · Dartmouth
Ocean Connector: Building Canada’s Workforce for the Future
This session will bring together employers, educators, community partners, government, and emerging talent to explore workforce readiness, skills development,…
Jul 23, 2026 · Online
Sharing Wisdom: Indigenous Elders Perspectives on Waste and the Environment | Session 2 with Joan Morris
Using a respectful, interview-style storytelling format, CWMA members will hear from Indigenous Elders from across BC as they share their observations and…
Jul 23, 2026 · Online
Energy Savings Guide – Retail
A sector-specific walkthrough of energy-saving best practices and BC Hydro programs for retail businesses in BC. Join BC Green Business for an educational…
Jul 23, 2026 · Vancouver
Reeve x Fairware Shoreline Cleanup 2026
This evening includes hands-on cleanup with plenty of opportunities to connect with industry folks and peers who care about sustainability. It's a great…
Jul 23, 2026 · Vancouver
Women Founders Meetup at UBC Robson Square
Join Innovation UBC in person for our Women Founders Meetup, on Thursday, July 23rd. These meetups are intended to connect our venture community with a wider…
Jul 22, 2026 · Online
Advocacy 101: The Business of Democracy
As a business leader in the B Corp community, you aren't just an observer of the economy—you are an architect of its future, with the boots-on-the-ground…
Jul 22, 2026 · Ottawa
Passive House Pulse Ottawa – Supportive Housing In Practice
In partnership with Ottawa Salus Corporation and CSV Architects, we’re bringing you an up close look at a brand new supportive housing project in Ottawa,…
Jul 18, 2026 · Vancouver
Policy & Penmanship: Write to your Government Officials for Environmental Justice
Help shape Canada’s National Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice and Address Environmental Racism. Through an informative presentation you'll learn…
Jul 16, 2026 · Online
The State of Corporate Purpose 2026: The Year Purpose Survived the Pressure Test
Discover how impact leaders are recalibrat…
Jul 16, 2026 · Vancouver
Building the Silicon Valley of Carbon in BC
Join the leaders driving British Columbia’s rapidly expanding carbon management ecosystem and learn how to get involved and grow this local industry. This…
Jul 16, 2026 · Burnaby
Building a Low Carbon Future
Building a Low-Carbon Future is a networking and speaker event focused on the future of sustainable construction, transportation, and building performance.…
Jul 16, 2026 · Online
Leading Beyond Climate Anxiety and Grief: An Online Skills Workshop for the PNW
Feelings of alarm, anxiety, outrage, grief, mourning -- these are healthy emotional reactions to the climate crisis and current political problems. But left…
Jul 16, 2026 · Vancouver
AMA (Ask Me Anything) session for Cleantech companies!
Come, grab a coffee and ask anything related to your business to our Spring team! Spring's Co-CEO Keith Ippel and the Investor Shantanu Mehta. What to…
Jul 16, 2026 · Vancouver
Climate Coffee Vancouver
Join us for the Vancouver edition of the global Climate Coffee series. No speakers, no name tags, no agenda. Just good coffee and good conversation to start…
Jul 15, 2026 · Montreal
Table Ronde with Julie Poitras-Saulnier (LOOP Mission)
Julie Poitras-Saulnier is the co-founder of Loop Mission, the Montreal startup turning imperfect fruits and vegetables into cold-pressed juices and…
Jul 15, 2026 · Vancouver
Claude for Climate: Ideas Jam
Join Claude for Climate: Ideas Jam, a relaxed, community-driven evening exploring how AI tools can support climate action. We're bringing together people…
Jul 15, 2026 · Vancouver
HUBBUB 26: Connecting People, Ideas, and Climate Action
HUBBUB 26 is a celebration of student innovation, civic solutions, and climate action. Presented by CityStudio Vancouver as part of PNW Climate Week, HUBBUB 26…
Jul 14, 2026 · Vancouver
Beyond the Buzz: How to Communicate Climate Action Credibly
A curated event focused on how climate organizations can communicate progress credibly in an era of growing scrutiny and “green-hushing.” The session would…
Jul 14, 2026 · Vancouver
Community Walk to Climate Action
Wondering how you can make changes in your community for local climate impact? Or are you curious about the connection between urban design and climate change?…
Jul 14, 2026 · Vancouver
The Lydium Exchange - Networking Event for Clean Tech Startups
The Lydium Exchange is creating a space for the people innovating in hard tech and clean tech for an evening of real talk, light bites and climate-forward…
Jul 14, 2026 · Vancouver
Unreasonable People: Why Climate Progress Depends On Them
The climate ecosystem wasn't built by people who played it safe. It was built by people who kept showing up through funding cycles, policy swings, and moments…
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 · Montreal
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 –…
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