The UN Global Compact hosts a variety of events, ranging from webinars to in-person conferences, covering crucial topics such as environmental sustainability, governance, and social policy. These events provide an excellent opportunity for individuals to connect, learn, and collaborate towards achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Join these events to be a part of the global movement for positive change!
Upcoming Events
Business and Human Rights Workshop
Montreal, QC
18 November 2025
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us in Montreal for the Business and Human Rights Workshop for a dynamic half-day, in-person event designed to help Canadian companies meet rising expectations around human rights due diligence (HRDD).
Learn MoreWebinar | Preparing Your Business for the CSSB Standards
20 November 2025
- 1:00 pm ET
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is developing CSDS 1 & 2, Canada’s voluntary sustainability disclosure standards aligned with ISSB. This session will help businesses understand these frameworks and prepare for future sustainability reporting expectations.
Learn MoreWhat Investors Want: Driving Growth Through Purpose and Performance
Toronto
25 November 2025
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Join us for a dynamic in-person event, What Investors Want: Driving Growth Through Purpose and Performance, designed to convene investors, companies, and sustainability leaders to explore how purpose-driven performance can unlock resilience, attract capital, and deliver impact.
Learn MoreInclusion in the Workplace: Leadership Workshops - Session 5: Intercultural Competence
Online
03 December 2025
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ET
Complete a deep dive into improving intercultural skills. The session will focus on dimensions of the cultural development model, intercultural sensitivity training, and sharing strategies to enhance professional communication and respect for cultural diversity.
Learn MoreWebinar | Building Ethical and Equitable Indigenous Partnerships
20 January 2026
- 1:00 pm ET
This session will showcase real-life examples of respectful, reciprocal relationships between Indigenous communities and Canadian businesses. Learn how to initiate and sustain meaningful partnerships grounded in ethical engagement and cultural respect.
Learn MoreWebinar | Implementing Reconciliation into Business
21 April 2026
- 1:00 pm ET
This session will offer concrete guidance on embedding reconciliation into core operations through Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plans (IRAPs), staff education, and impact measurement. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap to take sustained and accountable action.
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2025 Programmes
Webinar Series
Inclusion in the Workplace: Leadership Workshops
- Attendees: Canadian Participants only
- Date: August 2025 - December 2025
Accelerator Programme
Business & Human Rights Accelerator
- Attendees: Canadian Participants Only
- Date: Application Deadline: 19 December 2025 | Accelerator begins February 2026
Climate Ambition Accelerator
- Attendees: Canadian Participants only
- Date: Application Deadline: 30 April 2025 | Programme runs from May to November 2025
Webinar Series
ESG Regulations & Standards for Canadian Companies
- Attendees: Canadian Participants and General Public
- Date: April 2025 - November 2025
Webinar Series
Indigenous Reconciliation for Business
- Attendees:
- Date: August 2025 - April 2026
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