Grappling with complex issues in an ever-changing sustainability landscape under mounting pressure from consumers and shareholders, sustainability professionals across the globe are looking for opportunities to connect with their peers for insights and knowledge sharing.

Peer Learning Groups at the UN Global Compact create a safe space for companies to share their best practices and challenges on critical sustainability issues with like-minded professionals, while gaining access to industry experts and unique networking opportunities.

Run in collaboration with Global Compact Local Networks, Peer Learning Groups in 2023 will focus on four priority issue tracks — climate action, gender equality, labour and human rights, and SMEs — with the goal of moving companies forward in taking ambitious action on these issues.

Through facilitated sessions, curated resources and group discussions, participants learn about the latest best practices in any given issue area in a trusted, regulated environment.

Peer Learning Groups in 2023 will focus on four priority issue tracks: climate action, gender equality, labour and human rights, and SMEs. Companies may choose to participate in a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 priority issue tracks. (Please see below for a list of issue tracks offered in your country.)

Each issue track encompasses 4-6 sessions annually. Sessions take place virtually, are facilitated by UN Global Compact staff, and bring together 20-60 participants from different industries and sectors in your region.

Leading up to each session, participants receive materials from the UN Global Compact to help them prepare. During the session, participants learn through case studies, breakout sessions, and discussion forms.

Information Sessions

Learn how your company can advance their sustainability efforts by joining this programme in these information sessions:

Interested in Participating?

To participate in the Peer Learning Groups programme, companies are required to meet the following criteria:

• Be a participant of the UN Global Compact in good standing
• Currently engaged with a Global Compact Local Network in your country or willing to join
• Able to appoint two representatives that can commit to joining 4 to 6 sessions annually
• Willing to candidly share, learn, and engage with peers. Active participation and active listening are key to peer-to-peer learning

Companies of all sizes and levels of advancement are encouraged to apply.

Participation in Peer Learning Groups is available on a first come, first serve basis. We encourage you to apply early.

Choose Your Priority Issue Track

Below is a list of priority issue tracks offered by Local Networks in 2023. Companies may choose to participate in a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 priority issue tracks. Don’t see your Local Network listed? Contact your Local Network to inquire about offering Peer Learning Groups in the future.

* Please contact your Local Network directly to sign up.

Timeline

Do you have questions about the Peer Learning Groups? Please email peerlearning@unglobalcompact.org.

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