Toronto, ON
20 January 2027
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
How are sustainability leaders in Canada and across North America navigating geopolitical shifts, evolving regulations, and growing scrutiny of corporate commitments? And what does this moment demand of the next generation of sustainability professionals?
Join UN Global Compact Network Canada and the University of Toronto for an exclusive afternoon event sharing the findings from Sustainability Leadership in Times of Uncertainty, a tri-national study conducted by the UN Global Compact Networks of Canada, Mexico, and the USA in partnership with GlobeScan.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Key Findings from North American Sustainability Leaders
Explore key results and insights from the recent study conducted by UN Global Compact Networks in North America in partnership with GlobeScan, with a focus on Canadian perspectives, the evolving role of sustainability professionals, and the gap between corporate commitments and their integration into business decisions.
A Cross-Generational Panel Discussion
Hear diverse perspectives from corporate sustainability leaders, an SME representative, and a UofT graduate student as they respond to the research, debate pressing challenges, and engage the audience in four critical questions about leading sustainability through uncertainty.
Insights on Future of Sustainability Leadership
Learn what the results signal for developing the next generation of sustainability leaders at a fireside chat
Facilitated Roundtable Activity
Join small-group conversations exploring key challenges facing sustainability leaders today. Exchange perspectives with fellow practitioners, researchers, and emerging professionals, surface differing viewpoints, and identify practical actions organizations can take to navigate uncertainty.
WHY ATTEND
More than a research briefing, this gathering will provide a unique opportunity to connect with current sustainability practitioners, experts, researchers, and new generation of leaders - building dialogue across generations on challenges and opportunities that will define the future of sustainability.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: January 20, 2027, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: University of Toronto, Hart House
About the Research
Leading Through Uncertainty: The Evolving Role of Sustainability Professionals in North America is a tri-national study conducted by the UN Global Compact Networks Canada, Mexico, and the USA in partnership with GlobeScan. The research draws on analysis of corporate sustainability professionals’ experiences across all three countries, exploring where organizations are sustaining momentum, where leadership is most needed, and what credible sustainability practice looks like in the current environment.
If you have any difficulty registering for the event please email info@unglobalcompact.ca.
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