Why Disclose?

Disclosure is far more than a box to tick. It’s a tool to see clearly, act decisively and create change. If we are to solve the environmental crisis, disclosure data must be a tool every organization – large or small – has in their kit. Insights translate to more informed risk mitigation for your organization, and Earth-positive action that reaches beyond the borders of your organization. 

Those who see the advantage of change can lead it. Almost all FTSE100 companies disclose through CDP and a majority (59%) are on track to meet their climate targets – far ahead of the average large company. Transparent disclosure is the direct path to decisive action. It’s time to get this message out.

The Earth can’t wait.

why disclose environmental data through CDP? CDP purpose and vision.

What gets measured, gets managed.

CDP-ICLEI Track – the world’s leading climate reporting platform and progress accountability mechanism for local governments and cities – brings together the knowledge and expertise of two global organizations to provide national governments, the private sector and other stakeholders with evidence and insight on the state of city climate action.

  • Protect and improve your organization’s reputation

  • Get ahead of regulation

  • Uncover risks and opportunities

  • Track and benchmark progress

  • Improve access to finance and engage with investors

  • Attract climate infrastructure finance

Why disclose as a company?

CDP works with companies (both corporates and SMEs) to catalyze urgent action towards a sustainable net-zero, deforestation-free and water-secure world.

Demand for climate-related disclosure has increased significantly since the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) released its recommendations. Companies and public sector leaders have noted the importance of transparency on climate-related issues with several national governments and public sector organizations formally supporting the TCFD.

CDP’s data allows capital market players to compare companies’ environmental commitments and performance. Every year, 700+ Capital Markets Signatories ask companies for their data through CDP’s Letter to the Board campaign.

Transparency drives action at all levels. Within two years of an investor request, companies disclosing through CDP reduce their direct emissions by 7-10%. These investors are more likely to engage with, and divest from, top emitters disclosing through CDP.  

One in every 10 companies now includes climate-related requirements in their supplier contracts. Three hundred and forty of the largest global multinationals are engaging their suppliers to disclose quality data through CDP's Supply Chain program.

These range from transition plans and deforestation to supply chain duties. Reporting key environmental data is now mandatory in many major and emerging markets. Meanwhile CDP is making compliance easier than ever before by harmonizing the latest frameworks and standards in one place with our streamlined questionnaire.

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Why disclose as a public authority?

Public authorities and Crown corporations have a profound environmental and social impact, running critical systems used by millions of people each day, such as water, power, transportation, housing and waste management.  

By working with CDP, public authorities have an unprecedented opportunity to advance sustainable infrastructure, bolster resilience and catalyze the transition to net-zero. Recognizing the unique role and significance of public authorities, CDP offers a tailored approach to environmental disclosure to meet their needs.

Disclosure through CDP helps public authorities manage environmental impacts and risks, uncover opportunities, and benchmark against peers. Investors, regulators and customers seek to understand public authorities’ environmental risk exposure and direct and indirect contributions to the climate crisis. Through data transparency, public authorities can meet stakeholder expectations and align with best practices to mitigate risk and increase resiliency.

Disclosure demonstrates responsiveness to the expectations of capital markets, and signals sustainability leadership to potential investors. In some cases, disclosure and transparency can help lead to a lower cost of capital when borrowing. 

Reporting your pipeline of infrastructure and environmental projects through CDP’s questionnaire can help your organization attract climate finance. Many public authorities are seeking financing for capital-intensive sustainability projects with immediate and long-term social impacts, such as reducing air pollution and increasing equity for vulnerable communities. CDP’s Corporate Banking program showcases climate-positive and resiliency projects to the capital markets.

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Why disclose as a city?

Home to more than half the world’s population cities are where the fight against climate change will be won or lost. More than ever, local governments and their cities around the world are leading the way to a net-zero and resilient future.

Report your climate change mitigation and adaptation risks, plans, actions and impact in a transparent manner for your communities, businesses and the wider world. In 2023, over 1,100 cities globally reported to CDP-ICLEI Track, gaining unparalleled insight on their progress towards climate leadership.

These include ICLEI, C40, WWF One Planet City Challenge and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy. You can also measure your progress against UN-backed climate campaigns such as Race to Zero. CDP-ICLEI Track streamlines your reporting experience through one questionnaire.

And show stakeholders that your city is committed to climate action and ready to attract finance.

Your data is utilized by entities such as the United Nations, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), World Health Organisation and the World Bank, to inform climate policy and initiatives that help build a sustainable planet and economy.

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Why disclose as a state or region?

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State and regional governments play a vital role in driving climate action and delivering sustainable economies. We provide a global platform for sub-national governments to measure, manage and disclose their environmental impact.

 

These include RegionsAdapt Initiative, Under2 Coalition and UN's Race to Resilience and Race to Zero, offering states and regions capacity-building opportunities and access to a network of relevant support. 

These include cities, investors and companies. All data is uploaded to our Open Data Portal so you can compare and benchmark progress over time.

The Global Climate Action Portal recognizes climate actions and commitments made by actors around the globe.

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