Programme Overview
Programme Overview
Facing tough challenges in the constantly evolving world of sustainability and feeling the pressure from both consumers and shareholders, sustainability professionals across the globe are looking for opportunities to connect with their peers for insights and knowledge sharing.
Peer Learning Groups at the UN Global Compact create a safe space for companies to share their best practices and challenges on critical sustainability issues with like-minded professionals, while gaining access to industry experts and unique networking opportunities.
Run in collaboration with Global Compact Country Networks, Peer Learning Groups in 2025 will focus on six priority issue tracks — just transition, gender equality, living wage, water resilience, Sustainable Finance and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) — with the goal of moving companies forward in taking ambitious action on these issues.
Through facilitated sessions, curated resources and group discussions, participants learn about the latest best practices in any given issue area in a trusted, regulated environment.
What you will experience
- Learn from the challenges other companies are facing
- Share ideas about solutions that could help overcome those challenges
- Identify trends in emerging innovations that may be applicable to your company's context
- Network with like-minded sustainability professionals
What you will gain
- A safe space for challenging and courageous conversations, facilitated by thematic expert
- A community, network and support system of sustainability professionals and industry experts
- Knowledge, insights and inspiration to advance your company’s sustainability journey
The Learning Experience
Peer Learning Groups in 2025 will focus on six priority issue tracks: just transition, gender equality, living wage, water resilience, Sustainable Finance and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Companies may choose to participate in a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 6 priority issue tracks. (Please see below for a list of issue tracks offered in your country.)
Each issue track encompasses 4-6 sessions annually. Facilitated sessions take place virtually and bring together 20-60 participants from different industries and sectors in your region.
Leading up to each session, participants receive materials from the UN Global Compact to help them prepare. During the sessions, participants learn through real-world case examples and interactive discussions among trusted peers.
Priority Issue Tracks
Simply click on the priority issue tracks below and view which Country Networks are offering them in 2025.

- Angola
- Argentina
- Chile
- Colombia
- Lebanon
- Mauritius & Indian Ocean Region
- Mexico
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Tunisia

- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Bulgaria
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Greece
- India
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Mauritius & Indian Ocean Region
- Mexico
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Uruguay

- Angola
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Central America
- Chile
- Colombia
- Mexico
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Thailand

- Argentina
- Colombia
- India
- Mauritius & Indian Ocean Region
- Mexico
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand

- Angola
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Central America
- Chile
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Ecuador
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Mauritius & Indian Ocean Region
- Mexico
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Uruguay

- Angola
- Bolivia
- Bulgaria
- Central America
- Chile
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Ecuador
- Georgia
- India
- Kenya
- Mexico
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Tunisia
- Uruguay
Interested in Participating?
To participate in the Peer Learning Groups programme, companies are required to meet the following criteria:
- Be a participant of the UN Global Compact in good standing
- Currently engaged with a Global Compact Country Network in your country or willing to join
- Able to appoint two representatives that can commit to joining 4 to 6 sessions annually
- Willing to candidly share, learn and engage with peers. Active participation and active listening are key to peer-to-peer learning
Companies of all sizes and levels of advancement are encouraged to apply. Participation in Peer Learning Groups is available on a first come, first serve basis. We encourage you to apply early.
Country Networks
Contact your Country Network to inquire about which priority issue tracks are they offering in 2025. Don’t see your country here? Please contact peerlearning@unglobalcompact.org to indicate your interest in participating in a peer learning group.
- Angola
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Bulgaria
- Central America
- Chile
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Ecuador
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Greece
- India
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Mauritius & Indian Ocean Region
- Mexico
- Pakistan
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Uruguay
* Please check exact dates with your Global Compact Country Network
Timeline
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