CDP's corporate webinars for the 2023 disclosure cycle

Introduction to CDP Forests Disclosure - Tuesday 9 May 2023 | 11:00 CET

Whether looking to improve operational sustainability and brand image, or to comply with legal requirements, the importance of managing supply chain deforestation risk continues to grow in Europe. CDP’s Forests questionnaire provides a powerful framework to evaluate your company’s relationship with forests and nature – and to communicate key data points with your investors and stakeholders. Led by senior nature lead, Dr. Dorian Fougères, this webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the importance of forests and deforestation-risk commodities for business, the benefits of CDP forests disclosure, as well as best practices in 2023. As a special guest speaker, the webinar will feature Borregaard's Senior Vice President for Procurement & Strategic Sourcing, Ms. Liv Longva. Borregaard is one of the world's leading biorefineries, which for many years has been disclosing to CDP on Climate, Forests, and Water. Session content is aimed to provide value and foster participation from both companies and financial institutions.

Getting Started with CDP Disclosure - Wednesday 10 May | 10:00 CET

Environmental sustainability and reporting have never been more important for companies operating in the European market. As investors and stakeholders continue pushing for more transparency, new regulations mandate an increasing number of companies to disclose environmental data. In this introductory webinar, CDP experts will provide a practical guide on how share your environmental data with investors and stakeholders by responding to CDP’s Climate Change, Water Security, or Forests questionnaires. An overview will be provided on the resources available to support companies with their CDP disclosure, as well as guidance on CDP's Online Response System and tips for responding to the questionnaires.

Benefits of CDP Disclosure - Tuesday 16 May | 11:00 CET

Disclosing through CDP provides companies with a wide range of benefits – whether benchmarking against peers, staying ahead of regulatory developments, or identifying risks and opportunities for action. In this high-level webinar, CDP experts will provide an overview of how environmental disclosure can benefit your company and assist in your journey to environmental excellence. We are joined by David Jeannet, Head of Responsible Investment and ESG at the Ethos Foundation, who will share an investor perspective on the value of CDP disclosure and data.

Introduction to CDP Water Security Disclosure - Wednesday 17 May | 15:00 CET

Water risks, both from direct operations and throughout the value chain, are becoming increasingly important for companies and investors alike. Join this webinar to hear from our CDP experts on the main water risks facing businesses, the growing need for corporate water data, and the importance of CDP Water Security disclosure for your investors and stakeholders. An introduction will also be given on CDP's expansion into plastics disclosure, with a high-level overview on what companies can expect from the new plastics module. The session is targeted to both newly reporting companies, as well as those curious to learn more about water security and make the most of their CDP disclosure.

Nature & Biodiversity in Corporate and Financial Reporting - Friday 19 May | 11:00 CET

How do nature and biodiversity relate? What is the relevance of nature and biodiversity for companies and investors? What frameworks and tools are available to assess business or portfolio risks, set targets, and report on my environmental footprint? How can CDP assist with all of this? If any of these questions catch your attention, this webinar is for you! Come join our senior nature lead, Dr. Dorian Fougères, for an orientation on the state of nature and biodiversity in corporate disclosure.

Navigating EU Sustainability Reporting - Wednesday 24 May | 11:00 CET

The field of sustainability reporting is developing quickly in Europe. As a range of new policies and regulations come into force, companies will need to remain diligent and closely follow this space. What is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)? How does it affect my business? How does it relate to the EU Taxonomy and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)? How can CDP support with my business in complying with EU reporting regulations? Join our CDP experts for this webinar as we explore the answers to these questions and more.