Berlin, Germany. July 10, 2025.
Wikirate International e.V., announces the launch of the Open Data for Corporate Accountability Network (ODCAN). This new initiative brings together a diverse community of civil society organizations, researchers, journalists, and other stakeholders to advance the use of open data in driving transparency, accountability, and systemic change.
ODCAN is an impact-driven network focused on improving how open data is collected, shared, and applied to hold companies accountable for their social and environmental impacts. Facilitated by Wikirate, the network offers a collaborative space to address common challenges in accessing and interpreting corporate data, while building capacity for data-driven advocacy, research, and decision-making.
Through joint data collection, peer learning, and coordinated advocacy, ODCAN supports the creation of a stronger, more interoperable open data ecosystem. Members collaborate to improve data quality, reduce duplication of effort, and amplify their collective impact. Wikirate’s open platform, wikirate.org, serves as the network’s central hub for accessing and contributing to shared datasets on corporate practices and performance.
ODCAN offers members:
- Access to curated, high-quality corporate impact datasets
- A global network of peers and collaborators
- Capacity-building and learning opportunities
- Strategic support for advocacy and campaigns
- Tools and resources tailored to diverse use cases
ODCAN invites participation from a broad range of actors such as civil society groups, data publishers, academics, journalists, and responsible businesses, who are committed to using open data to promote transparency and accountability in corporate behaviour.
How to Join
Membership is open to organizations and individuals that publish, use, or support open data for corporate accountability. To learn more and join, visit our ODCAN site.
About Wikirate International e.V.
Wikirate International e.V. is the non-profit organization behind wikirate.org, a collaborative open data platform where a global community collects, analyzes, and shares data on companies’ social and environmental impacts. Wikirate’s mission is to empower people and organizations to freely access and use corporate impact data to promote transparency, accountability, and economic justice. The platform supports informed decision-making by civil society, workers, researchers, and investors worldwide.