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Events in 2026

685 sustainability, social purpose, impact finance and DEI events that took place in 2026. Their listings stay online for reference.

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Sustainability

Sep 18, 2026 · Alliance

Opening Celebration for Littoral / Litoral

Join the Waterfront Alliance, New York Sea Grant, Cornell University's New York State Water Resources Institute, Shirley Chisholm State Park, and project…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 18, 2026 · Online

Stanford University Energy Security Master Class

Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability's Energy Security Master Class is an intensive, interactive program exploring the science, technology,…

Online
Impact Finance

Sep 18 – 19, 2026 · Online

Student Impact Investing Boot Camp

The IC MI3 Student Impact Investing Boot Camp is a two-day virtual workshop designed for student impact investing programs to onboard new members and deepen…

USD 10Online
Sustainability

Sep 18, 2026 · New York

Wallet Max Emerald Summit and Awards

​✅ Discover the next generation of bold, INNOVATIVE, and sustainable fintech solutions that are driving our planet forward. ​✅ Learn, network, collaborate, and…

In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 18, 2026 · Vancouver

Conference on Migration, Human Rights, and Social Inclusion 2026

Come join us at the Global Conference on Migration, Human Rights, and Social Inclusion to discuss important issues and create positive chang

GBP 134.28In-person
Sustainability

Sep 18, 2026 · Vancouver

Vancouver Climate Day 2026

In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 18, 2026 · Toronto

RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator Showcase: Celebrating impact, powering the future

RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator Showcase: Celebrating Impact, Powering the Future Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the 2024–2026 cohort of the…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 18, 2026 · Halifax

Sustainable Blue Economy Summit

The blue economy has entered a decisive phase. Opportunities are clear, but impact depends on execution. Capital is deployed effectively to fund solutions that…

CAD 350In-person
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Arverne

Climate Week NYC: Junk Journaling for Adults @ Arverne Library - QPL

Explore the art of memory collecting;turn your “junk” and scraps from your life into an art form. From recycled magazines and newspapers, reuse art materials…

In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 17, 2026 · Calgary

Inclusion Awards 2026

Welcome to the Inclusion Awards 2026! Join us at the Hotel Arts for a night of celebration and recognition. This event is all about honoring individuals and…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Halifax

Environmental Professionals Meetup: Halifax, NS

Join ECO Canada at the free Environmental Professional Networking Event on Sept 17th, at The Westin Nova Scotia! This is an event to bring together ECO…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Online

Lower Emissions, Lower Costs: Renewable Energy Sourcing in Asia

Learn how to navigate complex Asian energy markets and Scope 3 markets to cut emissions and operational costs simultaneously.

Online
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Bellerose

Colors of Nature @ Bellerose Library - QPL

Uncover the secrets of nature! Join educators from the Department of Environmental Conservation in this family-friendly program to conduct a chromatography…

In-person

Sep 17, 2026 · Online

Community Futures 101

This workshop will introduce the basic concepts and core practices of Futures Thinking in the context of the community sector.

Online
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Manhattan

DEPLOY Climate Week NYC Sustainable Fashion PopUp

Visit our Chelsea NYC popup & discover our innovative, multi-functional designs. Experience how our 360° Sustainability ethos comes to life through the beauty…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Online

Funding to Scale Rewilding: the case of Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda in Mexico

Across the rewilding movement, philanthropic funding remains essential — but rarely sufficient on its own. To help rewilding practitioners build more…

Online
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 17, 2026 · Online

La vérité et la réconciliation : un paysage en constante évolution – Table ronde

LA VÉRITÉ ET LA RÉCONCILIATION : UN PAYSAGE EN CONSTANTE ÉVOLUTION - TABLE RONDE Cette séance explorera la manière dont la vérité et la réconciliation…

Online
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 17, 2026 · New York

Pacific Island Film Festival 2026

The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City is an annual festival dedicated to telling a richer, more comprehensive story of the Pacific Islands.…

In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 17, 2026 · Online

The evolving landscape of Truth and Reconciliation - Panel

This session will explore how Truth and ..

Online
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Online

EPR Stewardship Programs Foundations + Forum Series | Return-It

– DETAILS – Overview: A virtual learning series focused on BC’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) stewardship organizations, designed to build base…

FreeOnline
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Brooklyn

Sustainable Design Impact Hub: Fashion x Deep Tech Edition

Sustainable Design Impact Hub: Fashion × Deep Tech Edition is a one-day convening bringing together founders, researchers, brands, investors, manufacturers,…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Edmonton

Commercial Paint Roundup

Businesses and commercial painters: bring…

In-person
Impact Finance

Sep 17, 2026 · Vancouver

Connect Money Impact Vancouver

This event brings together social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and ecosystem builders working on today’s most pressing challenges.

CAD 113.22 – CAD 169.13In-person
Sustainability

Sep 17, 2026 · Online

Weathering What's Next: Building Climate-Resilient SMEs in Canada

In this event for Green Economy Canada’s national network, join Shawna Peddle, AVP Sustainability from Co-operators and Chrystal Healy, AVP Sustainable…

Online
Social Purpose

Sep 17 – 18, 2026 · Abbotsford

Further Together – The Summit for BC Co-ops

The co-operative sector has always believed in the power of working together — but turning that belief into practice takes intention, skill, and the right…

CAD 150 – CAD 545In-person

Sep 17, 2026 · Kimberley

Summit 2026 - KORE Outdoors

The KORE Outdoors Summit is Canada’s only conference dedicated to outdoor gear and the rec-tech manufacturing and product design sector that creates it. The…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 16, 2026 · Halifax

Future Ready SMEs: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways – Halifax

Join ECO Canada for an engaging evening of conversation, collaboration, and networking as part of the Future Ready SMEs Tour, a national initiative supporting…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 16, 2026 · Online

CSRD & ESRS – What Reporting Teams Need to Reassess

CSRD & ESRS: What Reporting Teams Need to Reassess With recent changes to CSRD and ESRS, sustainability reporting teams are reassessing their priorities and…

FreeOnline

Sep 16, 2026 · Vancouver

State & Future of Maritime Fuels in BC

Event Overview State and Future of Maritime Fuels in BCA one-day event bringing together maritime leaders to discuss the decarbonization of marine…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 16, 2026 · Vancouver

Working in Climate Series: Food Systems

​Important Note: This event is intended ..

FreeIn-person

Sep 15, 2026 · Vancouver

Recruiting Session with Powerex Corp: Discover Opportunities in Energy Markets

Join Powerex Corp. for an evening information session to explore the world of wholesale energy trading and learn how electricity, natural gas, and renewable…

In-person
Social Purpose

Sep 15, 2026 · Toronto

[Toronto] 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…

USD 85 – USD 95In-person

Sep 15, 2026 · Toronto

2026 RIA Conference Toronto - RIA Conference 2026

September 15 – 17, 2026 | Design Exchange,…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 15, 2026 · Calgary

Commercial Paint Roundup

Businesses and commercial painters: bring…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 14 – 15, 2026 · Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki Sustainability Summit 2026

Under the theme "Universities for Sustainable Development: Innovation, Research, and Action,” this conference will bring together scientists, policymakers,…

Hybrid
SustainabilityFeatured

Sep 14 – 16, 2026 · Québec City

Canadian EPR Forum 2026

Presented by the Canadian Stewardship Conference, the Canadian EPR Forum is taking place in 2026 at one of Canada’s most iconic landmarks—the Château Frontenac…

$500 - $1000In-person
Social Purpose

Sep 14 – 16, 2026 · Boston

2026 ACCP Annual Conference

Join corporate citizenship and social im..

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 14, 2026 · Online

Intro to Passive House High Performance Buildings (90) ONLINE – SEP 2026

An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy…

From $208Online
Sustainability

Sep 13, 2026 · Toronto

Creative Reuse Toronto Storefront Drop-in Repair Events

Bring your broken items to Creative Reuse…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 12, 2026 · Toronto

Mid-Scarborough Repair Hub

The Mid Scarborough Hub Repair Cafe is a m…

In-person

Sep 11, 2026 · Vancouver

Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics: Business for Social Good Summit 2026

Between wildly divergent worldviews and ..

CAD 99In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 10, 2026 · Online

Building the bridge: Psychological safety practices for managers and leaders

Psychological safety is a fundamental co..

Online
Sustainability

Sep 10, 2026 · Toronto

Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market Mini Repair Café

Fixing small appliances, home electronics,…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 9, 2026 · Ottawa

Environmental Professionals Meetup: Ottawa, ON

Join ECO Canada at the free Environmental Professional Networking Event on Sept 9th, at Sala San Marco! This is an event to bring together ECO Canada’s network…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 9, 2026 · Montréal

Future Ready SMEs: Advancing Low-Carbon Pathways – Montreal

Join ECO Canada for an engaging evening of conversation, collaboration, and networking as part of the Future Ready SMEs Tour, a national initiative supporting…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 9, 2026 · Montréal

Tournée Vers la carboneutralité des PME : Montréal

Joignez-vous à ECO Canada pour une soirée enrichissante de discussions, de collaboration et de réseautage dans le cadre de la Tournée Vers la carboneutralité…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 9, 2026 · Online

B Lab Standards Workshop: Climate Action Plans (Virtual)

The B Lab Standards V2 represent a bold ..

USD 30 – USD 40Online
Sustainability

Sep 9, 2026 · Online

Financing Climate Solutions in BC: An Introduction to ZEIC Impact Investing

Join the Direct Impact Investing team at the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) to learn about our newly launched investment program and explore whether…

FreeOnline

Sep 9, 2026 · Montréal

Des données aux decisions : Maîtriser le processus de MRV des émissions de GES (mesure, déclaration et verification)

Participez à la formation offerte par ECO Canada ! Ce programme vise à renforcer vos connaissances et compétences pratiques en matière de mesure, déclaration…

CAD 299In-person

Sep 9, 2026 · Online

Passive House Design and Construction (120A) ONLINE – SEP 2026

In addition to learning the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn from numerous case studies, both…

From $1,663Online
Sustainability

Sep 9, 2026 · Online

Advancing a Circular Economy for Climate Action

The third session of the “From Science to Solutions: Mobilizing Knowledge, Partnerships and Action Ahead of COP31" webinar series will examine how circular…

Online
Sustainability

Sep 8, 2026 · Online

Understanding & Working with PHPP (120B) ONLINE – SEP 2026

Participants will learn the structure, inp…

From $1,247Online
Sustainability

Sep 8, 2026 · Surrey

Building Better Homes: Surrey & Township of Langley Homebuilder Forum

On the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 20…

In-person
Sustainability

Sep 7, 2026 · New York

UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2026

Connect with fellow sustainability leaders…

In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sep 4, 2026 · Toronto

Training - Podcast: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), Anti-Racism and GBV

Together, we can empower each other to advocate for a more equitable and inclusive society. Join IWB Immigrant Women In Busieness for Podcast mini- training…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Sep 3, 2026 · Online

EU Sustainability Navigator 2026: Session 3

Join us on 3 September 2026 at 3 p.m. CEST for Session 3 of the 2026 EU Sustainability Navigator series, hosted by the UN Global Compact Academy. In this…

Online
Sustainability

Sep 2, 2026 · Online

Cultivating a Culture of Service: Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Learning, Civic Engagement and Volunteering

Explore how institutions can promote and advance service learning, civic engagement, and volunteering, identifying practical approaches to cultivating a…

FreeOnline
Sustainability

Aug 30, 2026 · Toronto

Creative Reuse Toronto Storefront Drop-in Repair Events

Bring your broken items to Creative Reuse…

In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Aug 30, 2026 · Calgary

Drag Storytime with Canadian Pride Historical Society

Celebrate Pride with stories, sparkle, and self-expression at our all ages Drag Storytime event! Join us for an all-ages Drag Storytime event in celebration of…

CAD 0 – CAD 10In-person
Sustainability

Aug 29, 2026 · Toronto

Withrow Park Repair Café

Does your stuff need some TLC? Don’t throw…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Aug 28 – 29, 2026 · Online

Global Schools Program Symposium

The inaugural Global Schools Symposium, “From Learning to Action: Schools Advancing the SDGs”’ will take place virtually on August 28–29, 2026, bringing…

Online
Impact Finance

Aug 27, 2026 · Toronto

AMA (Ask Me Anything) - Toronto!

​Come, grab a coffee and ask anything related to your fundraising or business to Spring's Investor Associate Tarika Vijayaraghavan. No agenda, no pitches, no…

FreeIn-person
Impact Finance

Aug 27, 2026 · Vancouver

AMA (Ask Me Anything) - Vancouver!

Come, grab a coffee and ask anything related to your business to our Spring team! Spring's Co-CEO Keith Ippel, Spring's Investor Associate Shantanu Mehta and…

FreeIn-person
Social Purpose

Aug 26, 2026 · Online

Welcome to B Corp: The Value of Certifying

Are you curious about what it takes to become a Certified B Corporation? Does your business want to be part of a global shift to benefit people and the planet?…

FreeOnline
Sustainability

Aug 26 – 27, 2026 · Toronto

ROSYLAND Collaboration (RCW Mini Repair Station)

Repair Café Willowdale (RCW) will be parti…

In-person
Sustainability

Aug 25, 2026 · Seattle

Climate Change and Healthcare: Is the industry meant to heal us hurting us? (repeat event for August)

What does the healthcare industry have to do with climate change? More than you might think. Join us for a 45 minute presentation with time for Q&A that digs…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Aug 25, 2026 · Online

How to Make Corporate Sustainability Pay for Itself

The financial returns on corporate sustainability work have become specific and measurable in ways they weren’t just a few years ago. AI has opened up new…

Online
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Aug 25, 2026 · Online

Mettre en lumière la montée de la polarisation dans les milieux de travail canadiens

METTRE EN LUMIERE LA MONTEE DE LA POLARISATION DANS LES MILIEUX DE TRAVAIL CANADIENS Dans ce webinaire fondé sur des données probantes, les participant·e·s…

CAD 45Online
Sustainability

Aug 25, 2026 · Calgary

Commercial Paint Roundup

Businesses and commercial painters: bring in your leftover paint, spray paint, and empty paint cans for free! To qualify, all paint or paint-related materials…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Aug 24, 2026 · Toronto

Karma Co-op's Fabric Repair Workshop

Japanese Embroidery, Stitching and Darning…

Free (pay what you can)In-person
Impact Finance

Aug 24, 2026 · Victoria

AMA (Ask Me Anything) - Victoria!

​Come, grab a coffee and ask anything related to your business to our Spring's Co-CEO Keith Ippel and Light House's Managing Director Gil Yaron. ​No agenda, no…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Aug 23, 2026 · Toronto

Creative Reuse Toronto Storefront Drop-in Repair Events

Bring your broken items to Creative Reuse…

In-person
Social PurposeFeatured

Aug 23 – 25, 2026 · Victoria

Victoria Forum 2026: Trust, Justice and Wellbeing

Join us in Victoria to rebuild trust, foster justice and promote our collective wellbeing! Hosted by Members of the Senate of Canada, the University of…

In-person
Sustainability

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…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Aug 22, 2026 · Toronto

East End Food Hub Repair Café

Repair Café is returning to East End Foo..

In-person
Sustainability

Aug 22, 2026 · Toronto

Repair Café at Junction Triangle Block Party

We'll be at the Sustainable Junction Block…

In-person
Sustainability

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…

FreeIn-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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.

In-person
Sustainability

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…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

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…

FreeIn-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

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…

In-person
Social Purpose

Aug 20, 2026 · Online

Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a B Corp

As global environmental regulations tigh..

FreeOnline
Social Purpose

Aug 19, 2026 · Portland

[Portland, OR] B Lab Standards Workshop: Stakeholder Mapping

Stakeholder Governance has always been a..

USD 85 – USD 95In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Aug 19, 2026 · Online

Mobility Unlimited Hub applicant webinar

Learn more about the Mobility Unlimited Hub and how to become an applicant!

FreeOnline
Sustainability

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…

CAD 1276 – CAD 1418Online
Sustainability

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,…

FreeOnline
Sustainability

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…

In-person
Sustainability

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…

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

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…

In-person
Sustainability

Aug 15, 2026 · Newmarket

Repair Café - Newmarket Public Library - Saturday August 15th 2026 10am-2pm

Have you been holding on to an item that..

FreeIn-person
Sustainability

Aug 14, 2026 · Toronto

Oakwood-Vaughan Community Hub Repair Café

The entrance to the hub is on Winona Dr. -…

In-person
Sustainability

Aug 13, 2026 · Toronto

Dufferin Grove Farmers' Market Mini Repair Café

Fixing small appliances, home electronics,…

In-person
Sustainability

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.…

In-person
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Aug 13, 2026 · Online

Shining a light on the rise of polarization in Canadian workplaces

In this evidence-based webinar, learners..

Online
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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…

FreeIn-person

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