About The Benchmark Report 2023

A text-based version (suitable for screen-reading software) of our video detailing the findings of the 2023 Global Benchmark Report

The Benchmark Report 2023 is here!

Global Child Forum has conducted a unique analysis of the state of children’s rights and business:

  • 795 influential companies
  • Across 8 sectors and 6 regions
  • Benchmarked against 25 key indicators

The report offers critical insights to the business and corporate sectors, on how to integrate children’s rights at all levels of a company’s value chain.

What did the Benchmark Report 2023 reveal?

  1. New CSRD reporting regulations will impact European performance.

European Union CSRD legislation: As companies prepare, Europe is expected to increase its lead as best scoring benchmark region.

  1. IT Software and Services companies are declining in performance.

While Technology and Telecommunications is the leading sector across all impact areas, the Software and Services industry is lagging behind. That’s a concern as society grapples with the onset of AI and continued influence of social media.

  1. There’s work to be done with responsible Marketing and Product safety.

Companies are not disclosing effective policies and actions in these important areas.

  1. Energy and Utilities average scores are dropping.

Mainly due to lower performance in the Community and Environment impact area for Oil and Gas companies.

How did your company perform?

Check your score by entering a company name in the search field here.

Want to know more?

Read the full benchmark report here.