The Methodology for the 2026 Urban Benchmark

Building on the results of the first iteration of the Urban Benchmark, the second iteration aims to measure how companies have been progressing across various indicators. Additionally, it seeks to integrate the team’s learnings from the company engagement process and stakeholder feedback.

Subsequent changes to the 2025 Urban Benchmark methodology help ensure it is better aligned with WBA’s methodology review principles and with different stakeholders’ expectations, current company practices, and global agendas.