CDP Reporting

Demand is accelerating for organizations of all kinds to disclose their environmental impact on climate, forests and water.

Over the last 25 years, the Climate Disclosure Project – now known as CDP – has become one the of the leading global environmental disclosure systems, used by financial institutions and supply chains to inform their decision-making.

The number of organizations measuring and disclosing their environmental data through the CDP questionnaire is growing each year. Recent disclosure cycle data shows that more than 24,800 companies, worth two-thirds of global marked capitalization, uploaded reports to the CDP platform. This includes over 12,500 companies who disclosed through the CDP’s new SME questionnaire.¹

The CDP began as a way for organizations to disclose their climate impact. It has since expanded to include deforestation and water security. While CDP reporting is voluntary, financial institutions and supply chains, representing $ trillions in value, are requesting that companies disclose their environmental impacts through the CDP.²

Annual CDP disclosure reporting supports the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals of companies, cities, and regions. It helps them to benchmark and track progress, identify risks and opportunities, and build trust. The data gathered helps investors – and procurers – to make decisions that support the transition to a low-carbon future.

The CDP uses an independent scoring methodology to measure the progress in three areas: climate change, water security and forest management. Scores range from D- to A, and an F is a failure to submit. By completing the CDP questionnaire annually, organizations can work to improve their CDP score.

Our experts can help you with your CDP reporting and to improve your score.

Wherever you are on your CDP journey, whether you’re planning to submit your first report or looking at ways to improve your CDP score, our expert team can provide guidance at every step:

• Project management
  • Team identification and orientation
  • Ongoing project management.

• CDP report production
  • Interviews and data collection management
  • Develop CDP responses considering the scoring methodology
  • Review and feedback on disclosure drafts
  • Final revision and submission.

• Gap assessment
  • Compare responses against CDP scoring methodology
  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Produce a report on findings.

Sources:

¹ https://www.cdp.net/en/articles/companies/corporate-climate-action-learn-how-our-accredited-solutions-providers-can-support-your-organization-ahead-of-cdps-2025-disclosure-cycle

² https://www.cdp.net/en/companies