Sandra Hamilton, the City of Hamilton’s Strategic Adviser for piloting Social Procurement initiatives over the last year will be making a general presentation of her findings on Wed June 19, 2019 from 2.30pm-4.00pm. All City employees, researchers, stakeholders and community influencers who are interested in understanding or advancing a more strategic approach to procurement at The […]
Worried about plastic pollution, child labor in developing countries or your carbon footprint? Come hear Frances Edmonds speak about how to leverage the power of your purchases to make an impact. In her role as head of Sustainable Impact, Frances Edmonds is responsible for overseeing HP’s full suite of corporate social responsibility programs including strategic […]
Sustainable Development Network (SDN), a chapter organization of HSDN, is organizing a conference on cultural diversity and sustainable societies. The event will consist of raising awareness and promoting practical models for sustainable development through cooperation, collaboration and striving to reconcile economic growth with environmental interests and the protection of unique societal practices, cultures, and traditions […]
Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy Public Lecture (WISE) presents: Hydrogen as a Sustainable Fuel: Its Role Globally and in Ontario. Presented by Dr. Ofelia A. Jianu, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering, University of Windsor. Canada is recognized internationally as the leader in hydrogen research, development and utilization. Hydrogen has promising potential to become a major fuel […]
Canada’s Changing Climate Report was released to the public on April 2, 2019. This webinar will present results from Chapter 4: Changes in Temperatures and Precipitation Across Canada. The webinar will include a discussion of observed and projected changes in temperature and precipitation extremes and other extreme weather events. Presenters: Dr. Greg Flato and Dr. […]
Grant Seeking 101 is a half-day interactive workshop focusing on the six steps to successful grant seeking: organizational readiness; research; case for support; connecting; proposal writing; and follow-up. With your limited time and abundance of responsibilities, following through on all six steps is challenging. You need a grant-seeking plan that works for you. This workshop […]
Hear how Canada's national buildings' strategy is transforming our homes to make them more comfortable, healthier, affordable and efficient. This PEDTalk features Rob Bernhardt, CEO of Passive House Canada, an industry-leader and certified Passive House Consultant.
Learn how to adopt the UN Sustainable Development Goals into your business practices to create positive change on a global scale. This workshop will prepare community leaders, entrepreneurs, small business owners and all citizens with the knowledge, resources and tools to adopt the UN SDGs in their daily practices and long-term business goals.
Where Business Meets Opportunity ENERGY SOLUTIONS EXPO (ESX) brings a wealth of innovation and technology in energy efficiency, generation and storage. Learn from leaders in the field about efficiency for the Commercial, Industrial, Cannabis, MURB, Office, Retail, Food Services and Institutional sectors. The event also provides educational sessions and expert-led workshops covering the latest trends and technology for energy, gas and water […]
Participants will learn about sustainable food systems through an interactive activity, group discussions, and a visual presentation. What is our role in the food system? How can we sustain a healthy diet and a healthy planet through producing, distributing, and consuming food responsibly? What is the role of local urban agriculture in the much larger […]