The Communication on Progress (COP) programme remains a priority for the Global Compact Office; it is the backbone of our accountability and quality efforts. On the Global Compact website, top-quality COPs are recognized through the Notable COP programme. Showcasing outstanding COPs – with respect to the quality and comprehensiveness of the information they provide – is proving to be a strong incentive for companies to improve their COPs, particularly as efforts increase to link COPs with mainstream financial market analysis. The Notable COP programme also aims to advance organizational learning by sharing good reporting practices.

This summer, the Global Compact Office released new criteria for identifying and selecting Notable COPs. The criteria was developed based on a consultative process with Local Networks and Global Compact participants, as well as recommendations on CSR reporting from specialized entities such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). All companies are encouraged to review the criteria for a Notable COP, and work to develop an illustrative and inspirational communication to your stakeholders on progress integrating the ten principles.