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  1. May
    18
    Sat
    2013

    1. The 2013 Green Festival – Chicago (all-day)
      Chicago, IL, USA
      May 18 – May 19

      The 2013 Green Festival – Chicago

      www.greenfestivals.org

  2. May
    19
    Sun
    2013

    1. Social Enterprise National Summit (all-day)
      Minneapolis, MN, USA
      May 19 – May 22

      The Social Enterprise National Summit is hosted by the Social Enterprise Alliance, which is self-described as “the leading membership organization in North America for social enterprises, service providers, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and venture capitalists that is actively building the field of social enterprise through networking opportunities, educational forums, strategic partnerships, and impact legislation.” The summit, launched in 2000, is a biennial event that brings together “social enterprise practitioners and experts who are using business methods to solve the most pressing human, social and environmental problems” with a focus on producing “massive social impact through successful social enterprises.” Program addresses such topics as the social enterprise ecosystem; navigating into social enterprise; and the greening of social enterprises.

      www.se-alliance.org/summit2013

  3. May
    20
    Mon
    2013

    1. US SIF 2013 annual Conference – Finance for a Sustainable Future (all-day)
      Chicago, IL, USA
      May 20 – May 22

      FEATURED EVENT // FEATURED EVENT // FEATURED EVENT
      This annual conference covers the world of Sustainable and Responsible Investment.
      More than 350 attendees enjoyed our 2012 Conference, Sustainable Investing in Action, which covered a wide breadth of topics, including corporate governance, ESG integration, community investing, sustainability reporting trends and lessons learned from the financial crisis. The 2013 conference will offer a unique opportunity to network with leaders of sustainable and responsible investing, to hear from leading investors, CEOs and policy makers, and to learn about new approaches, trends and policy developments in the field.
      Speakers include: Curtis Ravenel, Global Head of Sustainability at Bloomberg; Erika Karp is a Managing Director and Head of Global Sector Research at UBS Investment Bank; Rev. David M. Schilling has worked at the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR); Russell D. Feingold represented Wisconsin in the US Senate from 1993 to 2011; Mellody Hobson is president of Ariel Investments; Joseph F. Keefe is President & CEO of Pax World Funds; Shari Berenbach is the President and CEO of the US African Development Foundation; Francis Coleman, EVP at Christian Brothers Investment Services (CBIS); Karen Weigert serves as Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Chicago; and Bill McKibben, a well known environmental author and activist, is the founder of 350.org

      www.ussif.org

  4. May
    21
    Tue
    2013

    1. Grey to Green – The Economics of Green Infrastructure Conference (all-day)
      Toronto, ON, Canada
      May 21 – May 22

      Grey to Green – The Economics of Green Infrastructure Conference
      This event offers a unique learning environment to facilitate information on green infrastructure, sharing best practices, creative solution making, networking and joint ventures. It will engage participants in new ways of thinking about project design, utility regulation and infrastructure capital, and maintenance expenditures. We will broaden the discussion from green roofs to encompass green infrastructure, discussing items like the urban heat island effect, life cycle costs & benefits of green roofs and many more subjects.

      www.greytogreenconference.org

  5. May
    22
    Wed
    2013

    1. The Global Conference on Sustainability and Reporting – Information, Integration, Innovation (all-day)
      Amsterdam, The Netherlands
      May 22 – May 24

      This GRI Conference will coincide with the launch of the next generation of GRI Reporting Guidelines – G4. The G4 Guidelines are part of GRI’s commitment to the continuous development of its guidance.

      The Conference is a key driver of GRI’s mission to mainstream sustainability reporting. It also performs the vital function of bringing together GRI’s vast multi-stakeholder network on a regular basis: Global leaders from the sustainability field, government, business, labor, civil society, accounting, and academia.

      https://www.globalreporting.org

  6. May
    26
    Sun
    2013

    1. Innovating for Sustainability Program (all-day)
      Hampshire, UK
      May 26 – May 29

      Challenged by mounting pressure to act with greater transparency, businesses across the globe are struggling to balance the demands of shareholders with the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns of society. Designed to help companies align financial reporting and ESG performance, this intensive program explores the vital link between financial performance and sustainability initiatives.

      www.exed.hbs.edu/programs

  7. May
    28
    Tue
    2013

    1. Business for the Environment (B4E) Climate Summit (all-day)
      London, UK
      May 28 – May 29

      The B4E Climate Summit is hosted by Global Initiatives, an organization that aims to promote “positive social change and sustainable global development through international events and media projects, highlighting global issues such as the environment, corporate citizenship, and the socio-economic development of emerging markets.” The forum aims to “gather thought leaders from industry, government and NGOs to share innovations and strategies for achieving zero-based targets and transformative climate solutions.” Policy discussions are designed to lead directly to recommendations for action on the part of businesses and governments. Accordingly, a segment of the first day’s agenda is given over to working group discussions around a range of policy topics, with the intended deliverable being “business policy recommendations and commitments on climate action.” 2013 summit topics include transport and mobility; agriculture and forestry; IT; renewable energy; and finance consumer goods.

      www.b4esummit.com

    2. The Annual Renewable Energy Finance and Infrastructure Summit (all-day)
      Vienna, Austria
      May 28 – May 29

      This event gathers renewable energy decision makers, in finance and investment, government, and technology, to discuss concrete efforts for further integration into the global energy market. Despite undisputed progress, countries and companies face difficulties with budget cuts, changes to financial markets, and instability in both regulatory and policy environments. Thus, REFIS facilitates an exchange of insight into the trends and peculiarities of Renewable Energy Finance.

      www.energy.flemingeurope.com/renewable-energy-summit

  8. May
    30
    Thu
    2013

    1. Advanced Renewable Energy Project Finance & Analysis Event (all-day)
      San Francisco, CA, USA
      May 30 – May 31

      Acquire the Techniques to Structure & Analyze Renewable Energy Projects to Optimize Financing for Your Projects

      www.infocastinc.com/events/apft-sf13

  9. Jun
    1
    Sat
    2013

    1. Mother Earth News Fair (all-day)
      Puyallup, WA, USA
      Jun 1 – Jun 2

      Mother Earth News, the country’s largest and longest-running publication on sustainable living, is bringing its message of practical, self-sufficient living to life for people at every point on the green-living spectrum.
      The Mother Earth News Fair is a family-friendly sustainable living event that features more than 150 hands-on workshops from experts on real food, organic gardening, homesteading, renewable energy, green building and remodeling, DIY projects, small-scale livestock, green transportation, and related topics.
      Also on the grounds: a green shopping pavilion; a seed swap; children’s projects; vendor, livestock and craft demonstrations; artisan food tastings; and local and organic food offerings.

      www.motherearthnews.com

  10. Jun
    2
    Sun
    2013

    1. Public Banking Conference 2013: Funding the New Economy (all-day)
      San Rafael, CA, USA
      Jun 2 – Jun 4

      Public Banking Conference 2013: Funding the New Economy

      Join pioneering policy makers, civic leaders, banking entrepreneurs, innovators and ordinary citizens interested in learning about one of the most critical undertakings of our time: creating a truly prosperous, democratic and sustainable new economy.

      www.publicbankinginamerica.org

  11. Jun
    3
    Mon
    2013

    1. European Biomass Conference & Exhibition – Setting the course for a biobased economy (all-day)
      Copenhagen, Denmark
      Jun 3 – Jun 7

      This event provides an high-level scientific programme and parallel events which attract participants from a wide ranging background: researchers, engineers, technologists, standards organisations, financing institutions and further. Such a global platform of current knowledge in turn attracts industrial exhibitors, making the Conference events a significant tool for technology transfer and innovation.

      www.conference-biomass.com

    2. Sustainable Brands 13 Conference (all-day)
      San Diego, CA, USA
      Jun 3 – Jun 6

      Sustainable Brands 2013 – Discover what happens when brand strategists & designers connect with sustainability teams to drive purpose driven innovation that leads to business and brand value. An explosion of creativity and imagination is sweeping across the global brand community. Courageous brand leaders and entrepreneurs are finding ways to reinvent business and economies by looking to healthy natural systems for inspiration. Participate in collaborative discussions alongside Unilever, Coca-Cola, Ford, Target, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé Purina, plus others and learn how brands can benefit by leading the way

      www.sustainablebrands.com/events/sb13

  12. Jun
    4
    Tue
    2013

    1. Renewable Energy World Europe Conference & Expo (all-day)
      Vienna, Austria
      Jun 4 – Jun 6

      Renewable Energy World Europe Conference & Expo

      www.renewableenergyworld-europe.com/index.html

  13. Jun
    5
    Wed
    2013

    1. Waste to Energy and Recycling 2013 Conference (all-day)
      Messe Breman, Germany
      Jun 5 – Jun 7

      The exhibition and conference are going to take place on June 5 and 6. On June 7 a special program with site tours is on the agenda of the event, which recently attracted more than 20 percent international visitors, mostly from Europe. The 2013 focus is on energy recovery and materials recycling from waste and biomass.

      www.wte-expo.com

  14. Jun
    10
    Mon
    2013

    1. TEDGlobal 2013 Conference – Think Again (all-day)
      Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK
      Jun 10 – Jun 14

      We are in the midst of a global remix. Disciplines merge and cross-pollinate. Technology intrudes into biology and society. Power and authority are redistributed. Boundaries shift — or disappear. Hopes and anxieties collide. A new world is emerging at the intersection of once-separated realities, and many things we think we know might just be wrong. TEDGlobal 2013 will bring together those who venture to change our perspective and who challenge us to pause for an instant, and Think Again.

      www.conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2013

  15. Jun
    11
    Tue
    2013

    1. The annual BALLE Conference – Building Local Living Economies (all-day)
      Buffalo, NY, USA
      Jun 11 – Jun 14
  16. Jun
    13
    Thu
    2013

    1. First Global Investor Forum on Climate Change (all-day)
      Hong Kong
      Jun 13 – Jun 14

      This event marks a historic moment in the growing efforts of the international investor community to address climate change. For the first time, members of the four international climate change investor groups, representing over US$20 trillion assets under management globally, will be present in one location, together with leading asset owners, insurance companies and institutional investors from across Asia.
      The event is convened by the Global Investor Coalition, which consists of four members: the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) and the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR) representing Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe and North America respectively.

      www.investorforumonclimate.com

    2. Think Beyond Plastic Conference (all-day)
      Berkeley, CA, USA
      Jun 13 – Jun 14

      Think Beyond Plastic Conference

      www.thinkbeyondplastic.com

  17. Jun
    16
    Sun
    2013

    1. ALIA Summer Institute – Empowering Leadership, Transforming Systems (all-day)
      Halifax, NS, Canada
      Jun 16 – Jun 21

      At the heart of authentic leadership is the courage to be fully human, to take risks, to care deeply, and to take action even in the midst of change and uncertainty. This June, join 250 change-makers who dare to engage their work with presence, bravery, and compassion.

      www.aliainstitute.org/summer2013

  18. Jun
    17
    Mon
    2013

    1. Social Investment Organization (Canada) Annual Conference (all-day)
      Vancouver, BC, Canada
      Jun 17 – Jun 19

      This year’s theme “Engaging for Change” explores the role of stakeholders in building sustainable financial markets and opportunities for SRI professionals to achieve better outcomes for investors and their world. We have an amazing line-up of speakers this year.

      www.sioconference.com

    2. TBLI Conference 2013 USA – Triple Bottom Line Investing (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Jun 17 – Jun 18

      TBLI (Triple Line Investment) CONFERENCE™ is the prime annual global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Impact Investing. _ Theme for 2013: “Rethink the Past and Move On” _ Attendees remain able to determine their workshop choice at the conference, which may mean some workshops will be (more than) full and others sparsely attended. This remains part of our 15-year conference tradition

      www.tbliconference.com

  19. Jun
    18
    Tue
    2013

    1. LOHAS 2013 Conference (all-day)
      Boulder, CO, USA
      Jun 18 – Jun 20

      The LOHAS Forum provides a cross section of executives like no other, and is known for fantastic networking with decision makers who are interested in LOHAS business. Countless deals and successful relationships have manifested as a direct result of participating in the LOHAS Forum.

      www.lohas.com

    2. Responsible Investor – RI Europe 2013 Summit (all-day)
      London, UK
      Jun 18

      Responsible Investor – RI Europe 2013 Summit
      This is the sixth year of our RI Europe conference, the pre-eminent European investor / corporate gathering on sustainable finance issues. Approximately 270 pension funds, asset managers, corporates, advisors and service providers attended the event in 2012 and we are expecting the numbers to rise to 300+ in 2013.

      www.responsible-investor.com

    3. The Responsible Business Summit USA (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Jun 18 – Jun 19
  20. Jun
    19
    Wed
    2013

    1. Basecamp SRI 2013 (all-day)
      Boston, MA, USA
      Jun 19

      Are you equipped to help your friends, colleagues, and clients make money and make a difference? There’s no need to go solo; BaseCamp can help.
      Each BaseCamp is designed to offer a fresh perspective on compelling investment issues that affect our world.
      Whether it’s a full day mini-conference (San Francisco, Seattle, Boston) or an evening networking event (Washington, DC), you will learn from experts and benefit from information and insights that you can use to maximize the effectiveness of your sustainable, responsible, impact investment strategies.

      www.basecampsri.com

  21. Jun
    21
    Fri
    2013

    1. Biomimcry Education Summit and Global Conference (all-day)
      Boston, MA, USA
      Jun 21 – Jun 23

      In Boston this summer, meet educators from around the world to learn and share the best in resources and ideas for bringing biomimicry to youth, university, and informal audiences. Whether you are an elementary classroom teacher, university faculty member, zoo or museum educator, the 7th Annual Biomimicry Education Summit will offer outstanding opportunities to bring biomimicry more deeply into your teaching.
      New this year, the Summit will be held in conjunction with the first Biomimicry 3.8 Global Conference, offering educators the chance to meet and mingle with leaders from our regional networks. Education-focused breakout sessions will follow morning plenaries with both audiences, placing biomimicry education in context with real-world applications.

      www.biomimicry.net/educating/summits-workshops/education-summit

  22. Jun
    25
    Tue
    2013

    1. Renewable Energy Finance Forum – Wall Street (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Jun 25 – Jun 26

      Renewable Energy Finance Forum – Wall Street 2013
      Join the cream of the USA renewable energy industry crop as REFF-Wall Street returns to New York City’s Waldorf=Astoria for its 10th Anniversary event.

      www.reffwallstreet.com

  23. Jun
    26
    Wed
    2013

    1. Convergence Paris Conference (all-day)
      Paris, France
      Jun 26 – Jun 27

      Convergence Paris Conference

      In the past two years, VERGE conferences have traveled the globe with events in Shanghai, London, Sao Paulo, Washington DC, and San Francisco, all simulcast to a global audience via a highly-interactive virtual environment. VERGE has brought together thought leaders and thousands of practitioners energized by the opportunities created by the intersection of energy, information, buildings, and transportation technologies.
      Convergence Paris will bring together business innovators, entrepreneurs, and leading public officials to illuminate the opportunities for radical efficiencies created through technology advancements in energy, buildings and transportation.

      www.greenbiz.com/events/verge/2013/06/paris

  24. Jun
    27
    Thu
    2013

    1. Animal Rights 2013 National Conference (all-day)
      Washington, DC, USA
      Jun 27 – Jul 1

      Animal Rights 2013 National Conference

      www.arconference.org

  25. Jun
    28
    Fri
    2013

    1. Social Business Day 2013 (all-day)
      Dhaka, Bangladesh
      Jun 28

      Social Business Day 2013

      www.yunuscentre.org

  26. Jul
    4
    Thu
    2013

    1. International Conference on Global Sustainable Finance (all-day)
      Karlsruhe, Germany
      Jul 4 – Jul 5

      This event will bring together top executives of financial institutions, policy makers and regulators, commercial bankers, investment and asset management professionals, SME and micro finance executives, senior government officials, representatives of international development and multilateral institutions, sustainable development practitioners, academia and other major stakeholders.
      The delegates will discuss key emerging issues including: reshaping of financial institutions in the wake of fast changing economic, financial and regulatory landscape around the world; challenges and solutions in making sustainability as strategic business imperative in financial institutions; investment and financing opportunities in times of transition to low carbon and sustainable economy; and initiatives needed to build a more resilient, stable, environmental friendly and socially responsible financial services sector.

      www.etechgermany.com/en/main.html

  27. Jul
    8
    Mon
    2013

    1. Intersolar North America 2013 Conference & Exhibition (all-day)
      San Francisco, CA, USA
      Jul 8 – Jul 11

      Intersolar North America, the premier solar industry exhibition and conference in North America for solar professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities in the U.S. solar market, today announced two exciting additions to its 2013 
exhibition and conference: the introduction of an energy storage exhibition segment, and the 
expansion of the Intersolar AWARD competition for solar projects. The new developments underscore Intersolar’s commitment to highlighting the entire system of solar technologies, as well as the practical applications of new technologies that will further solar market growth.

      www.intersolar.us

  28. Jul
    10
    Wed
    2013

    1. 2013 Latin America Ethics Summit (all-day)
      São Paulo, Brazil
      Jul 10 – Jul 11

      2013 Latin America Ethics Summit
      The event will be attended by CEOs, Board Chairs, GRC leaders, and government and regulatory officials, and will offer critical and timely insight into the challenges compliance and ethics professionals face in Latin America while navigating an increasingly complex and daunting legal landscape. Thomson Reuters and the Ethisphere Institute will host the event

      www.latinamericaethicssummit2013.com

  29. Jul
    11
    Thu
    2013

    1. The William James Foundation Gathering (all-day)
      Washington, DC, USA
      Jul 11 – Jul 13
  30. Jul
    23
    Tue
    2013

    1. ACEEE Summer Study in Energy Efficiency – Thinking Forward: Leadership in a Global Marketplace (all-day)
      Niagara Falls, NY, USA
      Jul 23 – Jul 26

      ACEEE Summer Study in Energy Efficiency – Thinking Forward: Leadership in a Global Marketplace
      Participants from around the world will gather for three days to discuss technical, policy, financing, and program issues related to increasing energy efficiency in industry. ACEEE is the American Council on an Energy-Efficient Economy.

      www.aceee.org/conferences/2013/ssi

  31. Aug
    12
    Mon
    2013

    1. World Mining Congress – Mining, Ethics and Sustainability (all-day)
      Montreal, QC, Canada
      Aug 12 – Aug 14

      One of the most significant developments in the 21st century has been the growing realization that there are dimensions to mining that go well beyond simply the profitable extraction of mineral resources. Mining can produce financial rewards for its investors and concrete benefits for the users of its products. Historically, however, those benefits have often been created while imposing heavy social, economic and environmental costs and few benefits on the locales, communities and societies impacted directly by mining operations.
      It is now widely accepted that mining companies have ethical responsibilities that extend well beyond traditional financial and investor focused objectives and outcomes. Meeting these “non-traditional’ social, economic and environmental responsibilities is today essential to acquiring a “social license to operate”.

      www.cbern.ca

  32. Aug
    15
    Thu
    2013

    1. The AREDAY – American Renewable Energy Day – 10th Anniversary Summit (all-day)
      Aspen, CO, USA
      Aug 15 – Aug 18

      The AREDAY – American Renewable Energy Day – 10th Anniversary Summit
      This summit’s theme is Transition to a Sustainable Global Economy. It features panels, keynotes, and special presentations advancing clean renewable energy while addressing the economy and the environment

      www.areday.net

  33. Aug
    26
    Mon
    2013

    1. The annual Green Sports Alliance Summit (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Aug 26 – Aug 28

      The Green Sports Alliance Summit brings together professional and collegiate sports organizations with sports industry leaders and environmental and sustainability thought leaders. The Summit is a platform to create and share innovative solutions to improve the environmental performance of an entire industry.

      www.greensportssummit.org

  34. Aug
    28
    Wed
    2013

    1. Women In Green Forum – Driving Innovation Through Leadership (all-day)
      Los Angeles, CA, USA
      Aug 28

      Women In Green Forum – West Coast – “Driving Innovation Through Leadership”

      The goal of the 2013 Women In Green Forum (WIGF) is to create a venue for sustainability professionals to develop the skills necessary for professional success, to promote women’s leadership across the environmental industry, and to provide insightful approaches and innovative ideas to solving today’s environmental challenges. The program sessions are focused on empowering the WIGF community within three areas. Beginning with a focus on the individual, the Forum will highlight case studies of innovative leaders and their perspectives on individual development and growth. The program focus will then transition to address current larger scale innovations impacting organizations and societies as a whole.

      www.womeningreenforum.com

  35. Aug
    29
    Thu
    2013

    1. Natural Products Expo Asia (all-day)
      Hong Kong
      Aug 29 – Aug 31
  36. Sep
    2
    Mon
    2013

    1. SOCAP13 Conference (all-day)
      San Francisco, CA, USA
      Sep 2 – Sep 5

      Social Capital Markets at the Intersection of Money and Meaning

      www.socialcapitalmarkets.net

  37. Sep
    5
    Thu
    2013

    1. Oikocredit USA Summit 2013: Investing in People, Empowering Communities (all-day)
      Washington, DC, USA
      Sep 5 – Sep 6

      Oikocredit USA Summit 2013: Investing in People, Empowering Communities
      Join us for the first-ever Oikocredit USA Summit 2013 where will celebrate the achievements that YOUR dollars have made possible in communities around the globe – and learn about the financial strength of our portfolio. At the Summit you will network with other investors and hear from Oikocredit leadership and stakeholders, who will share stories of local development that benefits families, villages, and the planet.

      www.oikocreditusa.org/oikocredit-usa-summit-2013

  38. Sep
    9
    Mon
    2013

    1. Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit & Expo (all-day)
      Honolulu, HI, USA
      Sep 9 – Sep 11

      Where Technology, Government and Business Leaders Accelerate Solutions for Sustainability

      Join global energy, government, military and business leaders in Hawaii as they work towards energy independence, development of new energy projects, and addressing the unique sustainability and security needs of islands and isolated communities world-wide.

      www.ct-si.org/events/APCE2013

    2. Green Leaders Summit 2013 (all-day)
      Sydney NSW, Australia
      Sep 9 – Sep 12

      Green World City Organization was established to help build more sustainable cities worldwide by providing cost-effective green solutions to projects and creating business opportunities for green companies.

      www.GreenLeadersSummit.com

  39. Sep
    10
    Tue
    2013

    1. The Corporate Crisis Response and Reputation Preservation Summit (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Sep 10 – Sep 11

      The Corporate Crisis Response and Reputation Preservation Summit

      www.ethicalcorp.com/events

  40. Sep
    12
    Thu
    2013

    1. Wisdom in Business Conference (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Sep 12 – Sep 13

      Wisdom in Business Conference
      Today change is a constant, and one creative idea effectively implemented can disrupt an entire industry. It’s the ability to creatively adapt that often makes the difference. This unique two-day conference explores the question so many small and large businesses are asking: how do we create workplaces that support mindfulness, wisdom, and innovation? Many businesses today confuse great activity with great efficiency.
      Whether you are a senior executive in a large corporation, a small business owner, or a one-person consultant, join us for the first annual Wisdom 2.0 Business Conference where we will explore ways to integrate ancient wisdom in modern business life, such that engagement and innovation can thrive.

      www.wisdom2business.com

  41. Sep
    17
    Tue
    2013

    1. Next Generation Cleanfuels 2013 Global Summit (all-day)
      New Delhi, Delhi, India
      Sep 17 – Sep 18

      The main objective of 9th Global Summit by Growdiesel is to provide a platform for Entrepreneurs, Corporates, Investors, Industrial Professionals, Researchers from all over the world to assimilate valuable information regarding emerging opportunities in trillion $ Cleanfuel Sector. This Summit will provide key information on commercial, technical and environmental opportunities in a very important area of energy sector. It shall help participants to understand policy, strategy & forge global partnerships for collaboration in this futuristic Industry.

      www.growdieselevents.net

    2. Sustainable Forestry Initiative 2013 annual Conference (all-day)
      San Antonio, TX, USA
      Sep 17 – Sep 19
  42. Sep
    18
    Wed
    2013

    1. The annual Social Venture Institute (SVI) (all-day)
      Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada
      Sep 18 – Sep 22

      Presented by: Pam Chaloult, Renewal Partners, Mike Rowlands, Social Venture Network, Joel Solomon
      Join mission-based entrepreneurs for a dynamic gathering to share goals, challenges and successes. Social Venture Institute (SVI) is a practical, problem-solving, alternative “business school” which creates a confidential, supportive and inspiring setting. Take advantage of this opportunity to fine-tune your strategies and build long-lasting relationships with peers and mentors. Get direct feedback for your current challenges from a faculty of successful, socially responsible leaders. Hear inspiring “True Confessions”—personal stories from leading entrepreneurs and their struggles to reach success combining social mission with business.

      www.hollyhock.ca

    2. The Responsible Business Summit USA 2013 (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Sep 18 – Sep 19

      The Responsible Business Summit USA 2013

      www.ethicalcorp.com/events

  43. Sep
    20
    Fri
    2013

    1. Mother Earth News Fair (all-day)
      Seven Springs, PA, USA
      Sep 20 – Sep 22

      Mother Earth News, the country’s largest and longest-running publication on sustainable living, is bringing its message of practical, self-sufficient living to life for people at every point on the green-living spectrum.
      The Mother Earth News Fair is a family-friendly sustainable living event that features more than 150 hands-on workshops from experts on real food, organic gardening, homesteading, renewable energy, green building and remodeling, DIY projects, small-scale livestock, green transportation, and related topics.
      Also on the grounds: a green shopping pavilion; a seed swap; children’s projects; vendor, livestock and craft demonstrations; artisan food tastings; and local and organic food offerings.

      www.motherearthnews.com

  44. Sep
    21
    Sat
    2013

    1. The 2013 Green Festival – DC (all-day)
      Washington, DC, USA
      Sep 21 – Sep 22

      The 2013 Green Festival – DC

      www.greenfestivals.org

  45. Sep
    24
    Tue
    2013

    1. Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (all-day)
      Nairobi, Kenya
      Sep 24 – Sep 27

      The seventh annual Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC), organized by The International Ecotourism Society, co-hosted by Kenya Tourist Board and Ecotourism Kenya and in cooperation with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO),
      A leading platform for industry stakeholders engaged in ecotourism and sustainable tourism, the ESTC aims to strengthen commitment to the recent UN resolution, “Promotion of ecotourism for poverty eradication and environment protection”, which recognizes tourism’s role in sustainable community development efforts.

      www.ecotourismconference.org

    2. Sustainable Brands New Metrics ’13 Conference (all-day)
      Philadelphia, PA, USA
      Sep 24 – Sep 25

      Sustainable Brands New Metrics ’13 Conference – Explore the future of sustainable business metrics. The two-day Sustainable Brands Issues in Focus event examines leading-edge work that expands the way business can create, quantify, manage, and communicate value in the 21st century.

      www.SBIIF.com

  46. Sep
    25
    Wed
    2013

    1. Ecocity World Summit (all-day)
      Nantes, France
      Sep 25 – Sep 27
    2. Natural Products Expo East (all-day)
      Baltimore, MD, USA
      Sep 25 – Sep 28
    3. The Responsible Business Summit Asia 2013 (all-day)
      Asia
      Sep 25 – Sep 26

      The Responsible Business Summit Asia 2013

      www.ethicalcorp.com/events

  47. Oct
    2
    Wed
    2013

    1. Renewable Energy World Asia Conference & Expo (all-day)
      Bangkok, Thailand
      Oct 2 – Oct 4

      Renewable Energy World Asia Conference & Expo

      www.renewableenergyworld-asia.com/index.html

  48. Oct
    3
    Thu
    2013

    1. 2013 Leadership for Peace and Prosperity Conference (all-day)
      San Diego, CA, USA
      Oct 3 – Oct 5

      The University of San Diego’s Ahlers Center for International Business and the Center for Peace and Commerce, along with the Institute for Economics and Peace, would like to invite you to the 2013 Leadership for Peace and Prosperity Conference

      www.sandiego.edu/peaceprosperity

  49. Oct
    4
    Fri
    2013

    1. The Southern Green Living Expo (all-day)
      Asheville, NC, USA
      Oct 4 – Oct 6

      The Southern Green Living Expo
      The largest green living expo in the Southern Region of the U.S. A. Seeking to turn values into action to achieve the highest quality natural environment, healthier living, and regional economic growth.

      www.southerngreenlivingexpo.com

  50. Oct
    6
    Sun
    2013

    1. The annual Compliance and Ethics Institute (all-day)
      Washington, DC, USA
      Oct 6 – Oct 9
  51. Oct
    7
    Mon
    2013

    1. SXSW Eco Conference – Solutions for a Sustainable World (all-day)
      Austin, TX, USA
      Oct 7 – Oct 9

      SXSW Eco will feature sessions from experts in the public, private and academic sectors committed to finding solutions for a sustainable world.

      www.sxsweco.com

  52. Oct
    8
    Tue
    2013

    1. 2013 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit (all-day)
      Austin, TX, USA
      Oct 8 – Oct 10

      Join world renowned thought leaders, trail-blazing CEOs and other leadership luminaries at the seventh annual Conscious Capitalism® CEO Summit. The event is designed to activate a deep conversation, foster practical learning and advance the emerging Conscious Capitalism movement. By invitation only.

      www.consciouscapitalism.org

  53. Oct
    9
    Wed
    2013

    1. Green Economy Conference 2013 (all-day)
      San Francisco, CA, USA
      Oct 9 – Oct 10

      Creating a Green Economy: Pioneering Next Generation Green Companies, Green Projects and Green Jobs

      www.greeneconomygroup.com/sfconference

  54. Oct
    12
    Sat
    2013

    1. Mother Earth News Fair (all-day)
      Lawrence, KS, USA
      Oct 12 – Oct 13

      Mother Earth News, the country’s largest and longest-running publication on sustainable living, is bringing its message of practical, self-sufficient living to life for people at every point on the green-living spectrum.
      The Mother Earth News Fair is a family-friendly sustainable living event that features more than 150 hands-on workshops from experts on real food, organic gardening, homesteading, renewable energy, green building and remodeling, DIY projects, small-scale livestock, green transportation, and related topics.
      Also on the grounds: a green shopping pavilion; a seed swap; children’s projects; vendor, livestock and craft demonstrations; artisan food tastings; and local and organic food offerings.

      www.motherearthnews.com

  55. Oct
    13
    Sun
    2013

    1. National Ethical Investment Week 2013 (all-day)
      United Kingdom
      Oct 13 – Oct 19

      National Ethical Investment Week 2013 is presented The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF)

      www.neiw.org

  56. Oct
    14
    Mon
    2013

    1. Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2013 (all-day)
      London, UK
      Oct 14 – Oct 15

      Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2013

      www.ethicalcorp.com/events

    2. VERGE Conference San Francisco (all-day)
      San Francisco, CA, USA
      Oct 14 – Oct 17

      VERGE, presented GreenBiz Group, brings together thought leaders and thousands of practitioners energized by the opportunities created by intersection of energy, information, buildings, and transportation technologies. We’re inviting proposals for topics and presentations that promise fresh perspectives on the innovative ideas, convergence opportunities, and enabling technologies shaping our future. We want to hear about success stories, new innovations, real world challenges, and what the future holds within the VERGE domains.

      www.greenbiz.com/verge

  57. Oct
    15
    Tue
    2013

    1. The OFN 2013 Conference – Opportunity Finance Network (all-day)
      Philadelphia, PA, USA
      Oct 15 – Oct 18
  58. Oct
    17
    Thu
    2013

    1. SVN Fall Conference and Innovation Award Ceremony (all-day)
      Baltimore, MD, USA
      Oct 17 – Oct 20

      SVN Fall 2013 Conference and Innovation Award Ceremony

      www.svn.org

  59. Oct
    18
    Fri
    2013

    1. The annual Bioneers Conference (all-day)
      San Rafael, CA, USA
      Oct 18 – Oct 20

      The acclaimed annual National Bioneers Conference is a pre-eminent leading-edge knowledge forum where brilliant social and scientific innovators illuminate breakthrough solutions for restoring people and planet. As a network of networks, Bioneers connects people with solutions and each other in an inspiring celebration of the applied genius of nature and human ingenuity.

      www.bioneers.org

  60. Oct
    24
    Thu
    2013

    1. The annual Net Impact 2013 Conference (all-day)
      San Jose, CA, USA
      Oct 24 – Oct 26

      The annual Net Impact 2013 Conference

      www.netimpact.org

  61. Oct
    26
    Sat
    2013

    1. Summit Camp SRI 2013 (all-day)
      Colorado Springs, CO, USA
      Oct 26

      Summit Camp SRI 2013

      www.basecampsri.com

  62. Oct
    28
    Mon
    2013

    1. The annual SRI Conference – The Future of Investing (all-day)
      Colorado Springs, CO, USA
      Oct 28 – Oct 30

      The SRI Conference is the premier annual forum for investors and investment professionals engaged in the sustainable, responsible, impact (SRI) investment industry. Conference participation is open to all SRI industry practitioners, investment professionals, institutional investors, and related organizations and individuals. The conference experience features an outstanding series of educational sessions and a focused opportunity to network with hundreds of like-minded individuals, organizations, and leaders in the field. The 2013 conference is expected to attract over 550 participants.

      www.sriconference.com

  63. Oct
    29
    Tue
    2013

    1. International Clean Energy & Technology Summit (all-day)
      Atlanta, GA, USA
      Oct 29 – Oct 30

      International Clean Energy & Technology Summit

      A global gathering of corporate executives, investors, politicians, entrepreneurs, and the who’s who of the clean technology and clean energy industry from across the globe.
      This profound event will challenge the way we have defined our problems, the way we think about solving them, the way we currently do business and the investment solutions that we use.

      www.cleansummitatl.com

  64. Nov
    5
    Tue
    2013

    1. Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Conference (all-day)
      San Francisco, CA, USA
      Nov 5 – Nov 8
  65. Nov
    6
    Wed
    2013

    1. Green California School and Community College Summit (all-day)
      Pasadena, CA, USA
      Nov 6 – Nov 7

      2013 Green California School and Community College Summit

      www.green-technology.org

  66. Nov
    7
    Thu
    2013

    1. Global Social Business Summit 2013 (all-day)
      Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
      Nov 7 – Nov 9
    2. TBLI CONFERENCE Europe 2013 – Triple Bottom Line Investing (all-day)
      Zurich, Switzerland
      Nov 7 – Nov 8

      TBLI (Triple Line Investment) CONFERENCE™ is the prime annual global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Impact Investing. _ Theme for 2013: “Rethink the Past and Move On” _ Attendees remain able to determine their workshop choice at the conference, which may mean some workshops will be (more than) full and others sparsely attended. This remains part of our 15-year conference tradition.

      www.tbliconference.com

  67. Nov
    9
    Sat
    2013

    1. The 2013 Green Festival – SF (all-day)
      San Francisco, CA, USA
      Nov 9 – Nov 10

      The 2013 Green Festival – SF

      www.greenfestivals.org

  68. Nov
    12
    Tue
    2013

    1. Renewable Energy World North America 2013 (all-day)
      Orlando, FL, USA
      Nov 12 – Nov 14

      Renewable Energy World North America 2013 Conference and Expo –
      Progressive Changes for the Future

      www.renewableenergyworld-events.com

    2. UNEP FI Global Roundtable – “Financing the Future We Want: China, Emerging Markets and the World Economy” (all-day)
      Beijing, China
      Nov 12 – Nov 13

      UNEP FI Global Roundtable (GRT) 2013 “Financing the Future We Want: China, Emerging Markets and the World Economy”
      The GRT is supported by the Chinese Government and will be attended by high-level participants from both the public and private sectors. Holding the GRT in China is an exciting opportunity for UNEP FI, and we hope that you can all participate.
      Amidst multiple efforts to mobilize and scale up green finance, the 2013 Roundtable will further be marked by a context of deepening shifts in the global balance of political, economical and financial power. As such, the event will seek to raise the level and profile of the sustainable finance agenda, and to bring to the forefront the richness and diversity of approaches and nuances that now characterize the agenda, from China to other emerging economies and across the global economy.

      www.unepfi.org/grt

  69. Nov
    19
    Tue
    2013

    1. Greenbuild 2013 – International Conference and Expo (all-day)
      San Diego, CA, USA
      Nov 19 – Nov 22
  70. Nov
    27
    Wed
    2013

    1. The CR Reporting and Communications Summit 2013 (all-day)
      London, UK
      Nov 27 – Nov 28

      The CR Reporting and Communications Summit 2013

      www.ethicalcorp.com/events

  71. Jan
    27
    Mon
    2014

    1. Solar Power Generation USA 2014 Conference (all-day)
      Newport Beach, CA, USA
      Jan 27 – Jan 28

      Solar Power Generation USA 2014 Conference

      www.solarpowergenerationusa.com

    2. The Green Cities 2014 Conference (all-day)
      Newport Beach, CA, USA
      Jan 27 – Jan 28

      The Green Cities 2014 Conference

      www.greenpowerconferences.com

  72. Feb
    20
    Thu
    2014

    1. Integrative Healthcare Symposium 2014 (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Feb 20 – Feb 22

      Integrative Healthcare Symposium 2014

      Integrative Healthcare Symposium brings together multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient care and defining the future of integrative healthcare.

      www.ihsymposium.com

  73. Mar
    13
    Thu
    2014

    1. Good Food Festival and Conference (all-day)
      Chicago, IL, USA
      Mar 13 – Mar 15

      Good Food Festival and Conference

      www.goodfoodfestivals.com

  74. Mar
    17
    Mon
    2014

    1. TED2014 Conference: The Next Chapter (all-day)
      Vancouver, BC, Canada
      Mar 17 – Mar 21

      2014 is TED’s 30th anniversary, and to mark the occasion we’re planning something very special for TED2014. We’ll be seeking to understand what are truly the most significant developments of the last 30 years … and applying that knowledge to understand what’s ahead. The theme makes it easy for us to reach out to the world’s greatest minds and challenge them to help shape a program better than any in our history.

      www.conferences.ted.com/TED2014

  75. Mar
    26
    Wed
    2014

    1. GLOBE 2014 Conference and Exhibition (all-day)
      Vancouver, BC, Canada
      Mar 26 – Mar 28
  76. Nov
    4
    Tue
    2014

    1. Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) 2014 Conference (all-day)
      New York, NY, USA
      Nov 4 – Nov 7