Centres and special projects

We’re proud to champion and collaborate on a number of projects that drive positive change – in business, society and communities.
Integrating sustainability and social responsibility
The Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation champions sustainability at Gustavson – from helping professors with relevant course content to encouraging environmental initiatives.
Furthering responsible leadership through trust
The Gustavson Brand Trust Index, an extensive annual survey of consumers’ trust in brands, demonstrates the importance of responsible leadership, and its impact on the bottom line.
Collaborative community and capacity building
The National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development (NCIED) develops partnerships focused on improving the economic wellbeing of Indigenous nations and their communities.
Dialogue towards a better future
The inaugural Victoria Forum brought together policy-makers, academics, business leaders and civil society to discuss diversity and inclusion, and the actions we can take to build a better world.
Bridging oceans through relationships and research
The University of Victoria’s Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives fosters connections between UVic and the broader community with this important and diverse region of the world.
Climate knowledge, insight, action and results
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions is a research and education network that connects leading researchers from BC and around the world to study the impacts of climate change.