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Events that have already taken place. Their listings stay online for reference.
See what is coming upMay 15, 2025 · Online
Inclusive Strategies to Retain Employees
This webinar will explore actionable methods to reduce bias in hiring, HR practices and retain diverse talent.
May 13, 2025 · Palm Springs
Benevity Live!
This conference is where purpose-driven pros converge to connect, ideate and celebrate.
May 13, 2025 · Charlotte
The Purpose Summit 2025
Founded in 2019, The Purpose Summit is an annual global gathering of purpose-driven organizations, business leaders, nonprofit leaders, authors and thought…
May 13, 2025 · Amsterdam
World Sustainability & ESG Summit
The World Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Summit is a significant event that brings together global leaders, experts, and…
May 6, 2025 · Online
Asian Heritage Month - Panel
Join us in celebrating Asian Heritage Month with an inspiring and insightful webinar featuring community leaders who have made significant strides in…
May 5, 2025 · Ottawa
Passive House Canada Conference
This year's theme, “Building Our Low Carbon Future,” dives deep into the vital issues of climate change, health, and innovation in building practices.
May 5, 2025 · Las Vegas
WasteExpo 2025
Run in partnership with Waste360, the leading news source for the waste community, WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste, recycling, organics, food…
Apr 30, 2025 · Toronto
SPARK Toronto 2025
SPARK Toronto 2025 is an exclusive, interactive event that connects business leaders with the global change makers who are driving 2S/LGBTQIA+ equity forward.…
Apr 29, 2025 · Denver
Circularity 25
Circularity is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy.
Apr 28, 2025 · Washington
DC Climate Week
DC Climate Week (DCCW) will establish Washington, D.C. as the epicenter of climate innovation by providing opportunities to engage with policymakers, fund…
Apr 28, 2025 · Seattle
SPC Impact 2025
SPC Impact brings attendees from across the value chain to learn, connect, and collaborate around sustainable packaging. This flagship event offers a great…
Apr 24, 2025 · Online
From Scope 3 to Success: Mastering Supply Chain Climate Action
This expert panel will share real-world insights on engaging suppliers, leveraging carbon credits, and creating meaningful impact across your full business…
Apr 22, 2025 · Quebec City
2nd International Conference on Business, Health, and Climate
The 2nd International Conference on Business, Health, and Climate unites global leaders across sectors, fostering collaboration and innovation to address the…
Apr 21, 2025 · Dallas
EarthX2025
As one of the largest environmental events in the world, EarthX2025 brings together a diverse group of over 4,000 ambassadors, prime ministers, venture…
Apr 19, 2025 · San Francisco
SF Climate Week
Presented by Climatebase, SF Climate Week is a series of events gathering diverse climate organizations, leaders, & the broader community working at the…
Apr 18, 2025 · Vancouver
4WARD Global Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetups Vancouver
Connect & network with fellow Vancouver Climate 4WARD founders, investors & corporates focused on sustainability and climate change
Apr 15, 2025 · Toronto
CAMSC Procurement Fair 2025
The theme of this year’s conference is AI & ESG: Future Proofing Supplier Diversity. This 2-day conference brings together approximately 350 attendees to learn…
Apr 15, 2025 · Montreal
Canadian Circular Economy Summit 2025
The Canadian Circular Economy Summit provides an opportunity for leaders across sectors and industries to come together in-person, to share leading efforts and…
Apr 15, 2025 · Montréal
The Canadian Circular Economy Summit 2025
Sparx attending! The Canadian Circular Economy Summit provides an opportunity for leaders across sectors and industries to come together in-person, share…
Apr 10, 2025 · Online
Embedding Purpose in Corporate Governance: A Panel Discussion with In-House Counsel
This webinar features a panel of in-house counsel from leading organizations who will share their experiences navigating the complexities of purpose-driven…
Apr 9, 2025 · Online
UN Global Compact Network Canada Virtual Informational Session
Canadian Companies and SMEs are invited to join this session to learn more about how to join UN Global Compact, and the initiatives, programmes and events…
Apr 8, 2025 · Vancouver
Indigenomics IMPACT
This forum offers an interactive digital landscape and XR-enhanced narratives with the goal to create an embodied experience through Indigenous-led economic…
Apr 7, 2025 · Vancouver
TED2025: Humanity Reimagined
AI is gaining power at an astonishing pace, prompting a question that's both alarming and illuminating: what are humans for? At TED2025, we’ll convene those…
Apr 2, 2025 · Bilbao
Basque Circular Summit
The Basque Circular Summit 2025, in the same way as in previous editions, will seek to analyse the different challenges and opportunities that the circular…
Apr 2, 2025 · Online
Global Compact Network Canada - Climate Action Accelerator: Information Session
The UN Global Compact Network Canada is hosting a live Q&A session to help you better understand the inner workings of the Accelerator, what you can expect to…
Apr 1, 2025 · Online
A Path Forward: Anti-Racism in Action, From Individuals to Organizations
This webinar will focus on practical steps to combat racism at both personal and organizational levels. Participants will learn concrete strategies to foster…
Apr 1, 2025 · Kananaskis
ESAA Environmental Summit
Hosted by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA), this summit focuses on environmental issues, including sessions relevant to plastics…
Mar 30, 2025 · TBA
Zero Waste Forum
Join Race to Zero Waste (R20W) and partners for the Zero Waste Forum. The Forum will include seven engaging days of zero waste collaboration, education, and…
Mar 28, 2025 · TBA
JEDDI Seminar: Stigma at Work
Join UBC's Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Division for a JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity,…
Mar 27, 2025 · Online
Carbon Literacy Training For Professionals
Complete our accredited Carbon Literacy training course. This course is aimed the professional services industries, and will take you from the basics of…
Mar 26, 2025 · Washington
Just Economy Conference
Ready to ask the hard questions to chart out a better future? This conference explores ideas and uncovers opportunities to help all Americans build wealth and…
Mar 23, 2025 · Vancouver
Sustainability Conference 2025
Be part of the future of Environmental Sustainability at the Sustainability Conference, happening March 23–25, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This…
Mar 21, 2025 · Vancouver
4WARD Global Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetups Vancouver
Connect & network with fellow Vancouver Climate 4WARD founders, investors & corporates focused on sustainability and climate change
Mar 18, 2025 · New York
Wall Street Green Summit
The 2025 Wall Street Green Summit is our 24th annual event and one of the longest running and most comprehensive sustainable finance events in the world and…
Mar 14, 2025 · TBA
JEDDI Seminar: Antiracist by Design
Join UBC's Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics and Decision Insights for Business & Society for a combination JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity,…
Mar 11, 2025 · Edmonton
Alberta Circular Plastics Day
During this one-day event, discuss advancements and collaborative efforts in plastics circularity with stakeholders from various sectors including government,…
Mar 10, 2025 · Edmonton
RCA Presents: Explore Circularity Day 2025
Should there be a place for waste-to-energy in the circular economy? This full-day event will tackle this, along with other compelling topics. Enjoy an…
Mar 5, 2025 · Melbourne
Sustainability Leaders Summit
Join the Sustainability Leaders Summit 2025 and gain actionable insights into navigating today’s most critical climate and environmental challenges. Designed…
Mar 5, 2025 · London
Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero
The ultimate platform for executives dedicated to driving sustainability and achieving net zero targets within their organisations. Attendees will gain…
Mar 4, 2025 · Online
Building Your Social Purpose Business - Session 4: Bringing Social Purpose to the Heart of Your Business
Session 4 of this complimentary five-session educational series is presented by the BC Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Canadian Purpose Economy…
Mar 4, 2025 · New York
Responsible Investment Forum
Learn from 100+ industry experts and gain insight into decarbonization, biodiversity, sustainability returns, portfolio company perspectives, sustainable…
Mar 3, 2025 · Vancouver
BC Climate Resilience Summit 2025
The BC Climate Resilience Summit 2025 will be a 1.5 day event designed to foster cross-sectoral dialogue with the ultimate aim of enhancing resilience across…
Feb 28, 2025 · Charlottetown
BLACK 2025: Bringing Legacy, Advocacy & Cultural Knowledge
The BLACK 2025 Summit: Bringing Legacy, Advocacy & Cultural Knowledge is a two-day event that celebrates Black History Month and the International Decade for…
Feb 27, 2025 · Online
Carbon Literacy Training For Professionals
Complete our accredited Carbon Literacy training course. This course is aimed the professional services industries, and will take you from the basics of…
Feb 26, 2025 · San Diego
Zero Waste Symposium
The Zero Waste Symposium first started in 2013 to spotlight local green businesses, programs, policies, and local government zero waste initiatives. At every…
Feb 25, 2025 · Ottawa
Green Integrity: Building Trust and Transparency in Sustainability
Hosted and sponsored by NAV Canada, this breakfast meetup provides an opportunity for the Canadian participants of the UN Global Compact to connect and discuss…
Feb 21, 2025 · Vancouver
4WARD Global Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetups Vancouver
Connect & network with fellow Vancouver Climate 4WARD founders, investors & corporates focused on sustainability and climate change
Feb 20, 2025 · Online
Purpose Connections: Capital & Purpose
This free session, organized by Sparx Publishing Group and Tessa Vanderkop (Purpose Advisor, Trainer, and Community Builder), will explore the theme Capital &…
Feb 18, 2025 · Online
Advancing Equity and Inclusion in the Financial Sector Workshop
In partnership with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), UN Global Compact Network Canada hosts this online session to help organizations…
Feb 12, 2025 · Edmonton
Prairie Bioeconomy Guild: Natural Products Canada
Exploring the topic, “Supporting The Demand For Cleaner, Greener, Healthier Solutions,” early-stage Canadian founders can gain access to advice, capital, and…
Feb 10, 2025 · Phoenix
GreenBiz 25
At GreenBiz 25, you’ll connect with peers and trailblazers and master the skills essential to face your company’s unique challenges. Join your community,…
Feb 10, 2025 · Toronto
International Conference on Waste Management, Recycling and Environment
International Conference on Waste Management, Recycling and Environment aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars…
Feb 5, 2025 · Toronto
Diversity in Sustainability’s Winter 2025 Toronto Meetup
Celebrate Black History Month with a visit to “The Culture: Hip Hop & Contemporary Art in the 21st Century” exhibition, followed by dinner and drinks near…
Feb 5, 2025 · Online
UN Global Compact Network Canada Information Session
Join this session to learn how to become part of the UN Global Compact and explore its initiatives, programs, and events.
Jan 31, 2025 · Vancouver
JEDDI Seminar: Diversity, Identity, & Inclusion
Join UBC's Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics, the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources division, and Decision Insights for Business & Society…
Jan 31, 2025 · TBA
JEDDI Seminar: Identity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Join UBC's Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics, the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources division, and Decision Insights for Business & Society…
Jan 30, 2025 · Toronto
Canadian Purpose Economy Project: Purpose Fireside Chat with David Redfern
Hear from David Redfern, CEO of Lafarge Eastern Canada and Co-author of A Call to Purpose, and Allyson Hewitt, CPEP Purpose Champion, as they explore topics…
Jan 30, 2025 · Online
Sustainability as a Sales Tool
In this workshop you will learn more about how installing sustainable practices like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in your business is not…
Jan 29, 2025 · Toronto
Breaking Barriers: Leadership Diversity Forum
Learn how to lead the way in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and meet 50 – 30 Challenge targets with actionable insights, meaningful…
Jan 28, 2025 · Online
Living Wage Deep Dive Series - Session 3: Driving Progress: Multi-Stakeholder Engagement for Living Wage
Did you know roughly one third of all workers are estimated to earn less than they need to afford a decent standard of living? Explore how businesses can…
Jan 27, 2025 · San Diego
Cleantech Forum North America
Ready for three days of high-quality meetings and deal-making? This event connects investors, corporate executives, and innovators to fuel business growth,…
Jan 27, 2025 · Victoria
The 2025 IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit
Explore sustainable solutions for global travel and tourism alongside destination marketing organizations (DMOs), tourism operators, government, Indigenous…
Jan 24, 2025 · Vancouver
20th Global Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (GCEIS)
The objective of this distinguished conference is to develop innovative solutions that integrate entrepreneurial initiatives with sustainability, demonstrating…
Jan 21, 2025 · Online
Building Your Social Purpose Business - Session 3: Crafting Your Unique Social Purpose Statement
This complimentary five-session educational series is presented by the BC Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Canadian Purpose Economy Project…
Jan 19, 2025 · Online
Master Recycler Vancouver Annual Conference
Organized by the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) and Master Recycler volunteers, this event brings together experts, industry leaders, and…
Jan 17, 2025 · Vancouver
4WARD Global Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetups Vancouver
Connect & network with fellow Vancouver Climate 4WARD founders, investors & corporates focused on sustainability and climate change
Jan 15, 2025 · Toronto
2025 event on Law, Economics, and Social Science for Sustainable societies
Welcome to a thought-provoking event where experts will delve into the crucial relationship between law, economics, and social science in shaping sustainable…
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