Global Child Forum’s
Benchmark Report 2026 has arrived

Global Child Forum’s Benchmark Report 2026 has arrived

The Benchmark Report (The State of Children’s Rights and Business 2026) has assessed 1802 influential companies, from 8 sectors and 6 regions.

What does the report reveal?

1. Overall progress has stalled.

After rising from 4.3 to 5.0 last year, the global average score for companies has levelled off at 4.9/10 in 2026.

2. Children are seldom engaged as stakeholders.

A mere 3% of benchmarked companies consult children within their decision-making.

3. Children are overlooked as material – beyond child labour.

55% of companies identify children as material in the Workplace impact area (where child labour is a key issue) – but only 18% do so in Community & Environment, and even fewer (9%) in the Marketplace impact area.

4. Environmental impacts on children are underreported.

92% of companies disclose nothing regarding negative impacts on children in surrounding communities.

How has your company or investment performed?

Check your score and read the full 2026 report.