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We’re halfway to 2030, but there’s not nearly enough action happening at the pace and scale needed todeliver on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and meet the 2030 Agenda. Forward Faster is a new UN Global Compact initiative, here to help companies accelerate progress towards all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, by focusing on where they can make the biggest, fastest impact for 2030. Forward Faster We’re halfway to 2030, but there’s not nearly enough action happening at the pace and scale needed to deliver on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and meet the 2030 Agenda. Forward Faster is a new UN Global Compact initiative, here to help companies accelerate progress towards all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, by focusing on where they can make the biggest, fastest impact for 2030. The Forward Faster initiative aims to increase accountability and transparency by calling for companies to publicly declare their commitments and highlight the actions they will undertake to meet the targets. Companies committing to the targets will be required to report on progress annually to the UN Global Compact. Take Action 5 Areas of Action Ambitious corporate action starts here. These 5 areas of action have been selected because they have the power to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and are where the private sector can collectively make the biggest, fastest impact by 2030. Gender Equality Increase profitability and performance by ensuring inclusive workplaces and parity in your workforce. Learn more Living Wage Reduce inequalities and build more resilient supply chains by ensuring a living wage across your workforce. Learn more Finance & Investment Shifting corporate capital towards the SDGs is critical to closing existing financing gaps. Learn more Climate Action Protect your business from long term volatility by working towards net zero and a just transition. Learn more Water Resilience Increase efficiency and reduce supply chain disruption while helping vulnerable communities in water-challenged regions. Learn more Each area has specific actions to help you build a more resilient company, while also building a resilient society and planet. Taking action today will help protect your business, people and the planet. Take action More Resources Action Guides The action guides provide additional, target-specific details on key definitions, examples of actions and key performance indicators (KPIs). Access the Guides Academy Hub The Forward Faster Action Hub provides tailored content within each action area on the Academy, the UN Global Compact's digital learning platform. Acces the Academy FAQ This document contains answers to frequently asked questions about the initiative. Acces the FAQ Information Sessions To learn more about the Forward Faster Initiative, you can watch the recording of the general session or each action area. General Session Gender Equality Climate Action Living Wage Water Resilience Finance & Investment

This webinar will provide practical guidance on how companies can align their business with what is needed to achieve the SDGs by 2030. It will highlight how business can deliver impactful contributions to the SDGs and provide practical guidance to help companies advance their own work with the SDGs Aligning Your Business with the SDGs This webinar will provide practical guidance on how companies can align their business with what is needed to achieve the SDGs by 2030. It will highlight how business can deliver impactful contributions to the SDGs and provide practical guidance to help companies advance their own work with the SDGs

Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, you will find relevant events, trainings and resources to help you accelerate progress. Leistungen What we offer Ways to engage As a participant of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein, your company can access a wide range of UN Global Compact activities, training programmes, tools, resources and networking opportunities. Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, you will find relevant resources to help you accelerate progress. Are you an SME? Visit here our SME Hub for curated offerings. Local Events & Webinars Participate in different local webinars, workshops and networking events to enhance your knowledge and expand your network. Next Accelerator Programmes Accelerate your sustainability progress on specific goals relevant to your company with our training programmes. Next Exchange & Peer Learning Join our many learning communities connect, share, and learn from each other on a global, regional and local level. Next Academy Get unlimited access to the UN Global Compact Academy and benefit from virtual trainings & e-learnings accessible to all your employees. Next Tools & Resources Get access to useful tools and the UN Global Compact library for additional resources on relevant sustainability topics. Next Focus Areas Click on a Focus Area to find relevant trainings, resources and tools. The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact Environment Social Governance Sustainable Development Goals Sustainability Regulations & Reporting Additional opportunities Sustainable Supply Chain Management FORWARD FASTER INTIATIVE Set ambitious goals in 5 areas of action that have the power to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and where the private sector can collectively make the biggest, fastest impact by 2030. Learn more Would you like to contribute? We welcome contributions from our participants. If you're interested in getting involved and sharing your expertise in an event or other ways, please fill out the form linked below. Our team will review your submission and reach out to discuss the next steps. Learn more

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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 tabea.boeglin@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 2026 Communication on Progress (CoP) opens on 1 April 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026. For additional information, please refer to the 2026 CoP Policy, visit our CoP Readiness Hub or consult the resources at the bottom of this page. For a quick overview and practical tips regarding the CoP, access our CoP Quick Guide brochure. Download the CoP Quick Guide 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 The Communication on Progress (CoP) consists of two elements that must be submitted through the CoP digital platform: 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. CoP Questionnaire and/or 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 2026 reporting year, a sustainability report uploaded through the digital platform can still be submitted in lieu of the CoP Questionnaire. Please reference the 2026 CoP Policy  for more information. Deadlines The 2026 CoP submission period is from 1 April 2026 at 15:00 CEST to 31 July 2026 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 2026 do not need to submit a CoP until 2027.
 Participants, excluding new joiners, that fail to submit a 2026 CoP within the submission period will be listed as ‘non-communicating’ on their participant profile after the deadline has passed. ‘Non-communicating ’ participants that do not submit a CoP by 31 December 2026 will be delisted  from the UN Global Compact on 1 January 2027. 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 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 UN Global Compact Dashboard . Note that the Excel file and PDF cannot be uploaded and 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 be downloaded as a PDF file by the participant via the digital platform. Additionally, all CoPs 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. Visualize aggregated CoP Data Launched in 2024, the CoP Data Visualisation Tool offers insights into progress being made in advancing the Ten Principles. Composed of CoP Questionnaire submissions since 2023, these publicly available dashboards offer insights into the progress of UN Global Compact business participants in advancing the Ten Principles. View the instructional video here . 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. Overview of Resources CoP Policies 2026 Communication on Progress Policy Communication on Progress Amendment Policy Questionnaire & Guidance 2026 CoP Questionnaire (PDF/Excel) CoP Quick Guide 2025 to 2026 Changes (log into your Academy account) CoP Questionnaire Guidebook CEO Statement Template CoP Data Compilation Checklist 2026 Step-by-Step Submission Guide CoP Data Viz Resources Data Visualization Tools CoP Data Viz FAQ Data Viz Instructional Video Frequently asked questions (FAQ) CoP FAQ CoP Data Viz Tools - FAQ Library CoP Webinar Recordings Introduction to the CoP | April 2026CoP Deep Dive | July 2026 For further information watch our CoP introduction webinar , visit t he CoP Readiness Hub on the Academy or find further details below. Upcoming Events CoP Office Hours - Q&A The UN Global Compact regularly hosts CoP Office Hours, where they update participants on updates and answer any questions Register here Contact person Tabea Böglin Programmes Manager Social Sustainability, ESG Reporting and Regulations tabea.boeglin@globalcompact.ch

Identify relevant sustainability issues and receive a high-level double materiality assessment, highlighting the most important ESG topics. AI Double Materiality Tool Which sustainability topics really matter for your business, and which do not? Answer 17 questions and receive a high-level double materiality assessment: your most significant environmental, social and governance topics, structured along the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) topic list and weighted using the UNEP FI Sector Impact Matrix (July, 2026). The tool is built by the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein for our participants - from SMEs taking a first structured look to larger companies preparing a full assessment. Request access What you get A double materiality matrix covering impact and financial materiality, with explanations of all topics. Your priority sustainability topics , based on the ESRS topic list and the UNGC Ten Principles. Opportunities for social and environmental value creation in your sector. Concrete recommended actions to move from analysis to implementation. A process template to validate and refine the results with your key stakeholders. How it works Request access : send us a short email Answer 17 questions : about your business model, industry, value chain and maturity level. No data collection needed. Receive your report : then use the included template to validate it with internal and external stakeholders. Good to know Time needed : approx. 30 minutes to get your report Cost : included in your GCNSL participation Preparation : no data or documents required Language : English, German, French, Italian What the tool does – and what it does not The tool replaces hours of desk research. It does not replace the conversation with your stakeholders. A full double materiality assessment means engaging the people affected by your business (employees, suppliers, customers, communities) and we strongly recommend it. But a limited budget should not be the reason to postpone starting. Use the tool to get a well-founded first draft, then invest your time where it adds the most value: testing and sharpening it with the people who know. Ready to start? Answer 17 simple questions and analyze your social and environmental impacts, risks and opportunities with the help of AI. Contact us for access Not a participant yet? Explore the benefits of participation. Disclaimer We recommend using the AI Double Materiality Tool as part of a defined process involving internal and external stakeholders.Outputs are indicative; we do not guarantee their accuracy or completeness, and they should be reviewed by a competent person before use. Results are generated with the support of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and was developed using on the UNEP FI Sector Impact Matrix (version July 6, 2026) and other sources. UNEP FI was not involved in the development of the resource and the results as well as any associated outcomes and decisions made based on these may not be attributed to UNEP FI nor considered as approved or otherwise certified by UNEP FI. More information on the Matrix is available here: unepfi.org/sector-impact-matrix/ Would you like to learn more about Gen AI in the Sustainability field? Download the UN Global Compact’s report on Gen AI for the Global Goals. Access here Contact person Fabio Gfeller Programme Lead & Advisor fabio.gfeller@globalcompact.ch

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