Global Child Forum

Benchmark Report 2026

The State of Children’s Rights & Business

Are the most influential companies of today prioritising children’s rights?

Find out in our next global Benchmark Report, a critical resource for the corporate and financial sectors, and all stakeholders in society striving to create a better future for children.

Produced in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, the study assesses 1,806 companies across 8 sectors and 33 industries.

Our Benchmark Report 2026 is now underway

Below you can find a provisional timeline (which may be subject to change) for the development, production, and publication of the report in October 2026. You can also:

  • Learn which companies are part of the next Benchmark study.
  • Find out what’s new in the compilation of our 2026 report.
  • Contact our team, if you would like to know more.





Benchmark Report 2026

Which companies are part of the study?

We’re ready to analyse some of the world’s largest companies to discover whether they are performing on children’s rights.

Is your business or investment under the spotlight in our 2026 benchmark?

Find out here

What’s new in 2026?

A summary of changes to this year’s benchmark study

Benchmark Report 2025

Who made the grade last time out?

Read the latest published benchmark report for an expert analysis of the treatment of children’s rights in the corporate and financial world of 2025.

TO THE REPORT
Search a score

Want to know more?

Reach out to our experts

Clémence Gervais

Benchmark manager

Clémence is Global Child Forum’s Benchmark Manager. She oversees the realization of the Children's Rights and Business' Benchmark as well as GCF's Benchmark Report, the State of Children's Rights and Business, in partnership with BCG. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the French School of Public Health (EHESP), as well as a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Sciences Po Rennes (France). Before joining Global Child Forum, Clémence worked in several organizations in France, Peru, and Sweden, coordinating projects and missions related to social work and public health.
Contact

Nina Vollmer

Director Child Rights and Sustainability

As the organisation’s senior expert, Nina conducts research and supports companies on how to improve their understanding of, and impact on children’s lives. She develops and works with the tools and services that Global Child Forum offers, including the Business Academy, Scorecard Feedback service, guidance and best practices. Nina also supports with content creation for events and communications. With responsibility for the methodology behind the Corporate Sector and Children’s Rights Benchmark, Nina is the appointed spokesperson for benchmark activities, and regularly speaks at key events and conferences. Nina holds a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Lund University (Sweden), and has worked both nationally and internationally with human rights and development within the NGO sector.
Contact