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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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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 · Montreal
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…
Apr 19, 2026 · Toronto
ReMode
ReMode is a circular fashion festival, organized by Fashion Takes Action (FTA) to inspire, educate, and activate citizens around sustainable fashion. The…
Apr 15, 2026 · Vancouver
UN Global Compact Participants Breakfast
This informal gathering will bring together Participant companies to share successes, and discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing those leading…
Apr 14, 2026 · Vancouver
Brands for Better - Community Meetup with Felix Bock founder of ChopValue
Join us for a special Brands for Better community evening featuring Felix Böck, Founder and CEO of ChopValue. At this meetup, Felix will share insights from…
Apr 14 – 21, 2026 · Halifax
Embodied Carbon and Circular Buildings Training
Join BTZx and Solara Advisory Group for an Embodied Carbon and Circular Buildings Training Session. This training course will help participants better…
Apr 14, 2026 · Vancouver
Resilience in a New Business Climate: Practical Strategies for B Corps and Other Values-Aligned Businesses
Join BDC and B Local British Columbia for an in-person lunch and fireside chat with Karen Sytnick, Director Advisory, BC and North on what Canadian companies…
Apr 14, 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…
Apr 13, 2026 · New Bedford
New Bedford Ocean Economy Conference
The New Bedford Ocean Economy Conference is taking place in historic downtown New Bedford, April 13-15, 2026. The conference builds on the success of our…
Apr 13 – 15, 2026 · Okotoks
The Living Systems Summit: From Doughnuts to Deep Roots
Today's challenges can't be solved with yesterday's thinking. Whether you're navigating climate impacts, economic uncertainty, or rapid change in your…
Apr 11, 2026 · Vancouver
The Shape of Story: Contemporary Indigenous Storytelling
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples passed knowledge and culture from generation to generation through storytelling. Stories shape the world, help us…
Apr 9, 2026 · Vancouver
Greater Purpose Impact Circle Vancouver
Join us for Impact Circle: Vancouver, an evening designed for corporate changemakers, purpose professionals, and social impact leaders who believe business…
Apr 8, 2026 · Online
GreenSHOUTING: Breaking the Silence on Sustainability - A free webinar with Creatives for Climate & B Lab
After years of exposing greenwashing, a new and quieter threat has emerged, one that doesn’t shout, but slowly drains momentum: greenhushing. To meet this…
Apr 8 – 10, 2026 · Toronto
RemTech East 2026
The event will follow the same format as the current RemTech event held in Banff. RemTech East will focus on remediation projects that are related to eastern…
Apr 7, 2026 · Online
Mapping DEIA metrics in the workplace: Stories, data, and benchmarks that matter
Research and data continue to demonstrate that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) create more innovative and stronger performing teams and…
Apr 1, 2026 · Calgary
Greater Purpose Impact Circle - Calgary
Connect with social impact leaders driving purpose in business — bold ideas, real talk, and meaningful connections. Join us for Impact Circle: Calgary, an…
Mar 31, 2026 · Ottawa
Give to Gain – Restore, Reflect, Reconnect
Celebrate International Women's Month with live interactive coaching, meaningful IRL connections & a restorative community walk. In a time of AI disruption,…
Mar 26, 2026 · Toronto
Greater Purpose Impact Circle - Toronto
Join us for Impact Circle: Toronto, an evening designed for corporate changemakers, purpose professionals, and social impact leaders who believe business must…
Mar 26 – Apr 30, 2026 · Calgary
We Are Not In Competition! An Empowerment Seminar for Indigenous Women
It's time to rewrite the narrative. Discover your power, honour your boundaries, and thrive in a network for women supporting women. This full-day seminar is…
Mar 24, 2026 · Vancouver
GFSI Conference
The reality of food safety hinges on a single truth: Food Safety is Everyone’s Business. This core principle recognises that the livelihood of every…
Mar 24, 2026 · Online
How Every Day Operational Choices Can Make Sustainable Impact
This webinar shows how smarter choices can improve sustainability while supporting your business goals. It covers four key areas—microplastic pollution, energy…
Mar 19, 2026 · Victoria
Falldown: A Conversation about Forests and Forestry in B.C.
British Columbia’s forests are globally crucial because of their extraordinary biodiversity, rich carbon pools, mountain hydrology, and Indigenous cultures.…
Mar 19, 2026 · Calgary
Explore Circularity Day 2026
Join us for a one-day journey of shared learning and creativity to discover textiles’ role in Alberta’s circular future. Explore Circularity Day is an annual…
Mar 19 – 20, 2026 · Halifax
Black Business Summit - Innovation in Motion
Get ready for networking, learning, and inspiration at the Black Business Summit - Innovation in Motion! Join us at the Halifax Convention Centre for two day's…
Mar 11, 2026 · Calgary
Alberta Circular Plastics Day 2026
During this one-day event, discuss advancements and collaborative efforts in plastics circularity with stakeholders from various sectors including government,…
Mar 10, 2026 · Vancouver
Success with Soul
Join us for an inspiring evening with a panel of for-profit business founders who are proving that success and purpose don’t have to be at odds. These founders…
Mar 10, 2026 · Winnipeg
Sustainability Night 2026: Business models with social impact
Join the Office of Sustainability and the Asper School of Business for a panel discussion on sustainable business models in our community. Hear from business…
Mar 10, 2026 · Online
International Women’s Day panel: Inspiration. Insight. Impact.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Canada.…
Mar 9, 2026 · Online
#LeadershipUnfiltered: Women Leading with Impact
Celebrate International Women’s Day with an honest and timely conversation on leadership, empowerment, and impact. This LIVE webinar brings together Dr.…
Mar 6, 2026 · Vancouver
Think Global Link Local 2026
Hosted by the United Nations Association in Canada, Vancouver (UNAC-Vancouver), in collaboration with the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Students, let's…
Mar 5, 2026 · Toronto
Blended Finance Summit 2026
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, Thrive Impact Fund and Spring, invite you to the Third Annual Blended Finance Summit in Toronto on March 5th & 6th, 2026.…
Mar 4, 2026 · Online
CCDI UNCONFERENCE 2026
Join us for the most immersive and engaging conference for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) professionals and allies. Collaborate and…
Feb 27, 2026 · Online
JEDDI Seminar: Understanding Reversals of EDI Initiatives
Join UBC's Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and the Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources division for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity,…
Feb 27, 2026 · Ottawa
Connecting the Dots on Greener Events
Exploring sustainable event practices that work in the real world Connecting the Dots on Greener Events brings together event organizers, venue managers,…
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