Annual Sustainability Reporting Peer Review Group

Enhance Your Annual Sustainability Report with Peer Insights

Join the Annual Sustainability Reporting Peer Review Group (ASR-PRG) and elevate your sustainability disclosures to new heights. This unique programme offers an invaluable opportunity for companies to engage in peer-to-peer reviews, gain insights from industry leaders, and implement best practices in transparent and effective sustainability reporting.

In partnership with Works Design, this initiative provides cutting-edge knowledge on the latest sustainability reporting trends, ensuring companies stay ahead in their disclosures. Participants will benefit from an expert-led onboarding session, tailored to equip them with emerging reporting methodologies and practical guidance. Participants are then put into assigned peer review groups of 3 companies based on industry and company size. A feedback submission form will be provided to each participant to guide and support the review process.

"The UN Global Compact Network Canada’s Annual Report peer learning programme is a valuable opportunity for companies to interact with different sectors and continuously improve their sustainability reporting. The feedback and networking opportunities provided are invaluable."
Ashleigh Maritz, Sustainability Manager, Ivanhoe Mines

Why Participate?

Gain Expert Insights: Learn from Works Design about the latest trends and evolving sustainability reporting standards.
Enhance Report Quality: Receive direct, specific feedback on your annual sustainability report or Communication on Progress (CoP) from peers across various industries.
Network with Industry Leaders: Exchange best practices and challenges with a diverse group of companies at different maturity levels.
Strengthen Reporting Practices: Improve transparency, accountability, and alignment with regulatory requirements, including Bill S-211 (“Modern Slavery Act”), Bill C-59 (“Greenwashing Bill”) and evolving sustainability disclosure mandates.

Programme Features

Expert-Led Guidance: Participate in an onboarding session with Works Design covering new and emerging reporting trends.
Peer Feedback: Engage in structured peer reviews to gain actionable insights on your sustainability reporting approach.
Interactive Roundtable: Conclude the programme with an industry-wide discussion to reflect on key takeaways and improvements.

Programme Pricing

Larger Companies: $900 + tax
SMEs (revenue < $50 Million annually): Free

Who should participate?

This programme is open exclusively to UN Global Compact Network Canada participating companies. We encourage participation from:

Sustainability Managers, Communications Leads, and Directors involved in annual sustainability reporting.
Financial Officers and Analysts responsible for materiality assessments, auditing, or sustainability disclosure compliance.

Timeline

7 April 2025 – Registration Opens
27 June 2025 – Registration Deadline: Ensure you complete your registration before this date.
11 July 2025 – Submission of Participation Agreements & Reports: All Participants must submit their agreements and sustainability reports for review.
23 July 2025 – Kick-off / Welcome Session: An introduction to the programme, featuring insights from Works Design.
25 July 2025 – Peer Review Group Assignments & Report Distribution: Reports are shared with assigned peer review groups.
29 August 2025 – Peer Review Assessments Due: Participants submit their assessments and feedback.
5 September 2025 – Distribution of Peer Review Feedback: Receive valuable insights and actionable feedback on your reports.
2 October 2025 – Concluding Virtual Roundtable Session: A collaborative discussion to share learnings and reflections from the programme.

Join Us Today

To express interest and sign up, email our Sustainability Lead, Megan Halferty at megan@unglobalcompact.ca.