Annual Sustainability Report Peer Review Group (ASPiRe)

Enhance Your Annual Sustainability Report with Peer Insights

Join the Annual Sustainability Report Peer Review Group (ASPiRe) 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 global 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 3-4 companies based on industry and company size, and type of report submitted. 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

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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 from around the world, including Participants across our European Country Networks in Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Netherlands
• Strengthen Reporting Practices: Improve transparency, accountability, and alignment with reporting best practice, including SASB, GRI, 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: $200 CAD + tax
• SMEs (revenue < $50 Million annually): $100 CAD + tax

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

• 2 March 2026 – Registration Opens
• 5 June 2026 – Registration Deadline: Ensure you complete your registration before this date.
• 19 June 2026 – Submission of Participation Agreements & Reports: All Participants must submit their agreements and sustainability reports for review as well as sign an NDA prior to participation.
• 15 July 2026 – Kick-off / Welcome Session: An introduction to the programme, featuring insights from Works Design.
• 17 July 2026 – Peer Review Group Assignments & Report Distribution: Reports are shared with assigned peer review groups.
• 28 August 2026 – Peer Review Assessments Due: Participants submit their assessments and feedback.
• 18 September 2026 – Distribution of Peer Review Feedback: Receive valuable insights and actionable feedback on your reports.
• 7 October 2026 – Concluding Virtual Roundtable Session: A collaborative discussion to share learnings and reflections from the programme.

REGISTER

SMEs and individuals who wish to register a 2nd member of their team may contact Megan Halftery, Sustainability Lead, directly for registration support at megan@unglobalcompact.ca.