8th Annual Summit
for the credit union industry
Hosted by UNFCU #UIS2025
Attend In-Person or Virtually
Palais des congres de Montreal
10017 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal, QC H2Y 0A3, Canada
International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) Tour
Reception
Tues. 18 Nov, 18:00-20:00
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Event details
Credit unions are catalyzing local impact on a global scale to advance sustainability. With community focus, we are taking action on a changing climate* and socio-economic inequalities. Our collective impact has defined a movement. Join the conversation at this year’s United in Sustainability Summit in Quebec, the North American birthplace of cooperatives. We’ll explore ways to achieve bottom-line growth, while making a positive difference in society:
LEARN how to incorporate values-based Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) into your strategy and reporting.
OBTAIN resources and insight on sustainability in the Digital Age, the culture of inclusion, green products/services, clean energy, and member well-being.
CONNECT with global experts and peers on best practices, ranging from climate risk mitigation to social purpose, building more resilient communities, and more!
Whether starting or accelerating your sustainability journey, attendees will find useful information, practical application, and fresh ideas at the Summit.
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Location & Where To Stay
Entering the Palais des congres de Montreal
Be sure to bring your government-issued photo ID.
Activities
Complimentary Breakfast 09:00 – 09:45
Tour of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Building
Reception
Join us for networking and celebratory fare on the first night of our conference. Complimentary event.
Hotels
Topics and Workshops
Sustainability in the Digital Age: Unpacking AI’s environmental influence and impact
Bringing Climate Risk into Focus: A deep-dive on insurance, strategies, opportunities, and risk management practices
Social Purpose: How to fully leverage a key CU differentiator and earn members’ trust
ESG & Social Purpose Toolkit: A new roadmap to start or advance your journey
Our Panel of Experts weighs in on the business case for sustainability, trends, and 2026 predictions
CEO and Board perspectives on sustainability lessons learned from leading organizations through change
Spotlight on Member and Staff Well-being: The benefits of implementing sustainable, evidence-based practices and solutions
Effective resources to track and reduce travel emissions
What influences behavior about the environment? New research findings on why we make the choices we do
Exploring the correlation between sustainability action and positive corporate returns with the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative
Why the maxim, “culture eats strategy for breakfast” is now more relevant than ever with insights on communicating your values
Partnerships that accelerate impact: The role of community-led innovation and the global replicability of solutions
Credit union climate first responders are increasingly being called into action. Stories and ways to build community resilience with credit union climate first responders
Beginning your sustainability journey: Examples from the field on financial inclusion with ways to scale and replicate for broader SDG impact
Advancing your sustainability journey: Communicating your sustainability reporting; no greenwashing here – insights from the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
Check out previous United in Sustainability Summits
The annual United in Sustainability (UIS) Summit was established in 2018. It serves as a platform for credit unions and industry thought leaders to share information, tools and resources related to sustainability, diversity and corporate social responsibility.
2024 UIS Summit
The 7th United in Sustainability (UIS) Summit underscored financial cooperatives’ progress on positive community impact and commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Credit unions and their associations convened at the UN NY headquarters on actionable strategies and best practices for advancing sustainability – from green financing to ensuring financial inclusion.
2023 UIS Summit
The 6th Annual UIS Credit Union Summit was held on Monday 30 November 2023 at the Organization of American States (OAS) Main Building in Washington, DC. Learn how to start or advance your credit union’s sustainability journey and how to combat climate change and socio-economic disparity.
2022 UIS Summit
The 5th Annual UIS Credit Union Summit was held on Monday 14 November 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Learn how to start or advance your credit union’s sustainability journey and how to combat climate change and socio-economic disparity.
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Have questions? Contact info@unfcufoundation.org
United in Sustainability is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
