A Communication on Progress (CoP) seeks to inform a company's stakeholders about its progress in implementing the Global Compact's 10 principles. The purpose of the COP is both to ensure and deepen the commitment of Global Compact participants and to safeguard the integrity of the initiative.

In addition, the collection of CoP on the Global Compact website creates a rich source of corporate practice examples that serve as a basis for learning and continuous performance improvement.

Tools and guidance

Participants of the Global Compact Network have developed tools and guidance for other participants that apply to companies of all sizes, both large multinationals and SMEs. In addition, members are able to request mentoring for help and advice on the content and production of CoP.

Peer review

The Global Compact Network Belgium can also undertake a sample-based peer review. The review is conducted by fellow network members and seeks to ensure that CoPs meet the Global Compact's requirements. The reviewers look at issues such as if it has a statement of support from the CEO if practical actions are taken in pursuit of each of the ten principles if the outcomes have been measured where possible how the CoP is communicated to stakeholders. Following completion of the review, members are given one of three possible verdicts: compliant, compliant with qualification, and non-compliant with reasons.

The results of the peer reviews are shared with the Global Compact and posted on the members-only part of the Global Compact Network Belgium website. Please view the CoP guidance section for further details on how to prepare a CoP.