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We regularly share relevant information in our News section, our monthly newsletters and on social media Case Studies SME Sustainability Story: yourharvest's Happy Hazelnut programme From the hazelnut fields across the world to conscious consumers in Europe, yourharvest's story is one of connection and responsibility. With a clear commitment to responsible sourcing and long-term collaboration, the company demonstrates how small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can drive meaningful change in complex supply chains. What began as a simple procurement operation has grown into a movement for fair working conditions, ecological farming, and child protection 4 min read SME Sustainability Story: SkyCell As the demand for sustainable logistics and resilient supply chains continues to grow, SkyCell stands out as a pioneer in integrating climate action into its core business strategy. Known for its innovative hybrid containers and monitoring services that safeguard temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals during transport, SkyCell is proving that sustainability and business performance can go hand in hand. Follow along to learn how this small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) goes 4 min read SME Sustainability Story: Six Senses Crans-Montana For businesses, it is no longer enough to talk about reducing waste or lowering carbon footprints behind closed doors. Guests, clients, and customers want to see action, transparency, and innovation. At the Six Senses Crans-Montana resort, they have embraced this challenge not only as a responsibility but also as an opportunity to rethink how business can be done by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By weaving sustainability directly into their offerings, they have 4 min read SME Sustainability Story: Contexa With sustainability being an unavoidable and integral part of any business's operations, starting can often be the most difficult step,... 4 min read SME Sustainability Story: Bathco In an era where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, Bathco AG stands out as a trailblazer SME (small- and medium-sized... 3 min read The New Era of ESG: Precision and Transparency in Data The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data landscape is evolving as ESG ratings transition away from traditional, aggregated... 3 min read Managing EU Deforestation Regulation: Challenges to Opportunities In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable practices including environmental and human rights; the European Union's forthcoming... 3 min read Solar energy to reduce CO2 and create more benefits for employees Solar Appreciation Day is celebrated every March. This is a good opportunity to learn more about solar technology. Solar energy is a... 4 min read The importance of mitigating corporate biodiversity & climate risk As we enter 2023, we are propelled by the positivity from the landmark deal and key targets agreed as part of the COP15 Global... 3 min read 1 2 3 4

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Making sustainability practical & tangible for SMEs esg2go: Nachhaltigkeit für KMUs praktikabel und fassbar machen Making sustainability practical & tangible for SMEs

With the HRDD Peer Learning & Networking Group we would like to provide a platform for regular exchange among business and human rights professionals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Starting in May, we will meet every three months for a virtual (After-) Lunch Videocall with informal discussions on questions, learnings, insights and challenges with peers. Human Rights Due Diligence Peer Learning & Networking Group The Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Peer Learning & Networking Group, implemented in partnership with focusright , provides a platform for regular exchange among business and human rights professionals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. We meet about every three months for informal virtual or in-person discussions on questions, learnings, insights and challenges with peers. The group is open for employees of for-profit companies working on topics related to business and human rights – from beginners, intermediates and experts. Objectives Create opportunities for peer learning and networking Foster hands-on exchange of HRDD practice and experience between different companies and functions Connect people working on similar topics and challenges Facilitate informal discussions of questions, learnings, insights and challenges with peers Entry point for bilateral contacts and more in-depth peer exchange Participation requirements Active participation in informal group discussions Willingness to share own experiences and learn from others Private sector staff with a professional link to business and human rights Being a client of focusright, a participant of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein or a member of öbu Since the goal of the group is for participants to share their challenges and learn from peers, consulting or law firms are not accepted into the group Topics that have been discussed in the past: Good practices for the implementation of HRDD How to best prepare for reporting obligations Developing an internal HRDD culture and enabling cultural change Effective internal communication and training The role of multi-stakeholder and sector initiatives Topics are determined by current needs & interests. The HRDD Peer Learning & Networking Group will meet during four sessions in 2026 26 February 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Session 1 28 April 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Session 2 21 July 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Session 3 20 October 2026 time to be confirmed Session 4 The registration details are shared with everyone who has signed up for the group. If you have not done so already, you can do so below. Register for the Human Rights Due Diligence Peer Learning & Networking Group Salutation First name* Last name* Email* Organization* Job Title* Organization type* Participation requirement* Comments I confirm that my organization is not a consultancy or law firm. * I agree that my details will be shared with focusright and I confirm that I have read and consent to the privacy policy. * Submit Contact person Tabea Böglin Programmes Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. To streamline reporting on the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals and support an evolving reporting marketplace, the UN Global Compact has launched a new COP process. Communication on Progress (CoP) Reporting to stakeholders in a transparent and public manner is fundamental for companies committed to sustainability. Your company’s annual Communication on Progress (CoP) is a key component of your commitment to the UN Global Compact.  In case of questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to info@globalcompact.ch or cop-support@unglobalcompact.org . More general information on the CoP as well as further guidance and on-demand courses can be accessed below. Communication on Progress The Communication on Progress (CoP) is the accountability mechanism of the UN Global Compact. It is an annual and mandatory requirement for all business participants of the UN Global Compact. The submission period for the mandatory 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP) opens on 1 April 2025 and closes on 31 July 2025. For additional information, please refer to the 2025 CoP Policy, visit our CoP Readiness Hub or consult the resources at the bottom of this page. Measure and demonstrate progress to stakeholders and the public on the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals in a consistent and harmonized way. Build credibility and brand value by showing their commitment to the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals Receive insights, learn and continuously improve performance by showing their commitment to the Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals Compare performance against peers through access to one of the largest sources of free, public and comparable corporate sustainability data Benefits of the Communication on Progress Requirements List Title CoP online questionnaire / sustainability report Reporting on corporate action and performance related to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals. For the 2025 reporting year, a sustainability report uploaded through the digital platform can still be submitted in lieu of the CoP Questionnaire. Please reference the 2025 CoP Policy for more information. CEO Statement of Continued Support Publicly expressing your company’s ongoing commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact at the highest level. The statement is a standardized template that is signed electronically. Deadlines The 2025 CoP submission period is from 1 April 2025 at 15 CEST to 31 July 2025 at 23:00 CEST. The CoP is an annual, mandatory requirement for all business participants of the UN Global Compact. New joiners do not need to submit a CoP until the year after joining. For example, participants joining the Global Compact in 2025 do not need to submit a CoP until 2026.
Participants, excluding new joiners, that fail to submit a 2025 CoP within the submission period will be listed as ‘Non-communicating’ on their participant profile. ‘Non-communicating ’ participants that do not submit a late CoP by 31 December 2025 will be delisted from the UN Global Compact on 1 January 2026. Preparing your Communication on Progress Review the CoP Questionnaire to understand which data needs to be collected. Use the CoP Guidebook for support in answering the questionnaire, such as calculation guidance and a glossary of key terms. Optional: complete the CoP Questionnaire as a draft using the Excel or PDF version. Begin your data collection process on time using supporting CoP materials on the CoP Academy page and the CoP Data Compilation Checklist . Ensure that you have access to the UN Global Compact dashboard . Refer to the User's Guide to learn how to request credentials. Submitting your Communication on Progress Complete the CoP Questionnaire on our platform, accessible via your participant Dashboard. Note that the Excel file and PDF cannot be uploaded. Note that the CEO Statement of Continued Support is integrated into the platform and does not require a separate file. Participants are welcome to include supplementary materials in their CoP submission. Please note that such materials, along with the rest of the CoP, will be publicly available upon submission. Once submitted, the CoP will be available to download as a PDF file by the participant through the digital platform. Additionally, the CoP will be publicly available to view on each respective participant profile. Please note that all data, including supplemental documentation that was submitted by a participating company through the CoP digital platform, will be made publicly available on the UN Global Compact website. This data may be used by the UN Global Compact in aggregate form to present trends or included in reports about the status of corporate sustainability. The UN Global Compact does not have any responsibility on the accuracy of the data submitted by its participating companies nor on how this public data will be used by other stakeholders. Overview of Resources ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. For further information visit the CoP Readiness Hub on the Academy or browse additional resources in the drop-down menu below.. CoP Data Visualisation Tools Access our Communication on Progress Data Visualisation Tools. Composed of 2023 and 2024 CoP Questionnaire submissions, these publicly available dashboards offer insights into the progress of UN Global Compact business participants in advancing the Ten Principles. See here an instructional video. Explore data Access here CoP Mapping based on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards Compare with the CoP Mapping relevant reporting standards such as ESRS, CSRD or CDP with the CoP. Utilise synergies, overlaps and differences between the CoP and other reporting frameworks. Upcoming Events CoP Office Hours The UN Global Compact hosts regularly CoP Office Hours where they update particpants on the latest CoP updates and answer questions Register here Contact person Tabea Böglin Programmes Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

Quarterly Briefings offered by the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. ESG Regulatory Briefings Formerly called Quarterly Briefings on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level. The regulatory frameworks governing corporate actions in the context of sustainability and corporate responsibility issues are evolving rapidly. After a long period mainly shaped by industry self-regulation, companies now face comprehensive expectations, detailed both in soft law standards and – increasingly – hard law. The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein and other Global Compact Networks have mandated ECOFACT AG to support companies in responding to regulatory sustainability and corporate responsibility regulations. These quarterly briefings on recent regulatory developments provide information related to actions that need to be taken today and in the near future to remain compliant and competitive. Join us for the webinar during which you can expect to learn what the current regulatory trends and key EU and international regulatory developments are. The briefings offer a concise, high-level overview of the fast-evolving regulatory landscape, flagging changes and supporting you in gaining an understanding of what needs to be prioritised. Please note: while these briefings deliver a consistent, strategic view of the fast-evolving policy landscape, they are distinct from the UNGC’s EU Sustainability Navigator sessions, which dive deeper into practical insights and policy context. Eligibility UNGC participants only Non-UNGC participants: by invitation only, please contact your country's UN Global Compact Country Network and place info@globalcompact.ch in cc (charges may apply). Upcoming Briefings in 2026 09 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q1 / Register 09 Mar 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom 08 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q2 / Register 08 Jun 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom 07 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q3 / Register 07 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom 07 Dec 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 ESG Regulatory Briefing | Q4 / Register 07 Dec 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 Zoom

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Browse our upcoming and past events and partner events. Past Events Past Events Thu 05 Feb VSME vs. GRI: Sustainability Reporting for SMEs | Online Workshop / Zoom Details 05 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Tue 27 Jan 2026 Kick-Off Event / Zoom Details 27 Jan 2026, 10:30 – 11:30 Mon 15 Dec 19th Briefing on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level / Zoom Details 15 Dec 2025, 14:00 – 15:00 Thu 11 Dec Virtual Open House | December 2025 / Zoom Details 11 Dec 2025, 13:30 – 14:30 Get to know the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein Tue 09 Dec Onboarding Session | December 2025 / Online Event Details 09 Dec 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 For new participants Wed 03 Dec Generative AI for Business Sustainability: Responsible AI to Accelerate Sustainable Development / Zoom Details 03 Dec 2025, 15:00 – 16:00 Tue 02 Dec Nature Exchange Group: Leveraging ENCORE to identify your organisation's potential nature-related dependencies / Zoom Details 02 Dec 2025, 14:00 – 16:00 Tue 25 Nov Nachhaltigkeit als Marktvorteil für KMUs | Workshop Zürich / Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein, Hegibachstrasse 47, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland Details 25 Nov 2025, 11:00 – 14:30 Strategie – Regulatorik – Umsetzung Tue 11 Nov SME Exchange Group / Zoom Details 11 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 Thu 30 Oct ESG Regulations Exchange Group: Double Materiality Assessments and Next Steps / Swarovski AG Details 30 Oct 2025, 13:00 – 16:30 Tue 28 Oct ESG Ratings & Certifications for SMEs: A Practical Deep Dive into Ecovadis / Zoom Details 28 Oct 2025, 11:00 – 12:00 Tue 21 Oct Collaborating for Impact: Driving sustainability in complex supply chains / Zoom Details 21 Oct 2025, 14:00 – 15:00 Tue 30 Sept Integrating Human Rights into Procurement: A skill-building Workshop for professionals | Geneva / FER Genève Details 30 Sept 2025, 13:30 – 17:00 For UNGC participants only Mon 29 Sept Integrating Human Rights into Procurement: A skill-building Workshop for professionals | Zurich / UN Global Compact Office Details 29 Sept 2025, 13:30 – 17:00 For UNGC participants only Thu 25 Sept Agir contre l’exploitation au travail en Suisse | Arbeitsausbeutung in der Schweiz verhindern / Stellwerk Details 25 Sept 2025, 13:00 – 18:00 Un engagement à tous les niveaux | Ein Engagement auf allen Ebenen Thu 25 Sept CoP Reporting and Communication | SME Webinar Series Part 4 / Zoom Details 25 Sept 2025, 11:30 – 12:00 Tue 23 Sept 19th Meeting of the Working Group on Sustainable Supply Chain Management / Baarermattstrasse 3, 6340 Baar, Switzerland Details 23 Sept 2025, 13:00 – 17:00 Regulations and Reporting - Adapting to a Changing EU Landscape Mon 22 Sept 18th Briefing on Regulatory Trends in the European Union and at the International Level / Zoom Details 22 Sept 2025, 14:00 – 15:00 Load More