SME Exchange Group

The SME Exchange Group was launched during the Global Compact Dialogue 2025 with the goal to offer a platform for Small- and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to exchange, learn and collaborate with peers in the field of the rapidly evolving sustainability and ESG landscape. The subjects of the meetings will be based on the group’s interest and mainly lead and prepared by participants. 

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This first session will be focusing on how SME participants of the UN Global Compact can more effectively share knowledge and develop resources together. During this first meeting, we will also plan the SME exchange meetings for 2026, decide on the most pressing topics, allocate responsibilities and discuss the format.

Potential future topics

• Develop shared knowledge / resources (e.g., supplier code of conduct)

• Best practices in ESG data collection 

• Collaboration across industries

• Good governance and business ethics

• Industry specific materiality assessments

• Managing supply chain risks and impacts (tier 2-n)

• Tools for ESG Reporting

• SME Buddy Network

• …

Requirements

• Open to participants of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein

• Participation is restricted to producing companies and excludes consultancies