The Sustainability Strategy Peer Learning Group (PLG) convenes a cohort of companies to exchange practical insights and real-world approaches to building and advancing sustainability strategies. Through four interactive, peer-driven sessions, each anchored by a company case study, participants explore how peers define material priorities, translate strategy into action, collect and manage sustainability data, and measure and communicate impact.

The program welcomes interest from small and medium-sized companies that are continuing to mature their sustainability practices. Participation is limited to approximately 10 U.S. companies and acceptance into the PLG is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Applications will be open from February 2, 2026 through April 6, 2026.

‍Sessions Overview

Session 1 – Developing a Sustainability Strategy: Defining What’s Material (May 12, 2026)


In this first session, participants explore how companies determine which sustainability issues matter most to their business, stakeholders, and mission. The session covers approaches to stakeholder engagement, materiality assessments, and aligning sustainability priorities with corporate purpose and values.

Session 2 – Implementing a Strategy: Moving from Goals to Action (June 16, 2026)


This session examines how companies translate strategy into day-to-day operations, set targets, build internal alignment, and establish accountability. Participants will discuss practical steps for embedding sustainability into decision-making across functions.

Session 3 – Data Collection & Tools (July 14, 2026)


Participants will explore how companies design systems for collecting and managing sustainability data, including internal systems, tools, and governance structures that support both strategy tracking and external reporting.

Session 4 – Measuring Impact & Communicating Progress (August 11, 2026)


The final session focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of sustainability strategies, refining goals based on outcomes, and communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders. Participants discuss how reporting and disclosure can be used to demonstrate impact and build trust.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have an active status with the UN Global Compact and Network USA and must have submitted their Communication on Progress (CoP). 
• Willing to designate two participants to attend four virtual workshops(one per month from May–August 2026).
• The 'Primary Participant' will be a consistent company representative attending all four workshops. Ideally, this is a corporate responsibility or sustainability lead (director level or above) who can bring a broad, cross-organizational perspective to the discussions.
• Each company will also identify a second, ‘Rotating Participant.' Ideally, this second representative will be a senior topical specialist. This role is designed to be flexible and may be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
  
  • ‍One consistent second participant who joins all four workshops, or
  • Different rotating participants who join specific workshops based on topical expertise.

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For any additional inquiries, please contact Caitlin McGinnis at caitlin@globalcompactusa.org.