The data that CDP surfaces from global industry is critical to driving the whole-of-economy approach to environmental action that the planet needs. This is the data that will power the transition, ensuring that together, we build a sustainable future that drives economic growth, innovation, and job creation.
Surfacing the most meaningful data is critical to informing meaningful action. This year, CDP took important steps to make this a reality and better meet the needs of the market and the planet. Bringing climate change, forests and water together in a single questionnaire, and opening access to biodiversity and plastics to every company, CDP has driven more holistic reporting than ever before.
Companies disclosing on all three environmental issues - climate change, deforestation and water security - increased significantly in 2024.
More holistic data will empower organizations to better assess the environmental risks, impacts and opportunities in their operations, supply chain, product and service offerings and financial decisions.
Services, retail, and biotech, healthcare & pharma have the highest increases in disclosure in 2024.
2024 was a critical milestone in CDP’s efforts to better support and empower SMEs across major and emerging markets. More than 12,500 companies disclosed through our new SME questionnaire and are now starting their journey from disclosure to data-driven action.
Europe and Asia have the highest number of SMEs disclosing.
A number of leading SMEs demonstrated high ambition this year, with more than 400 small and medium businesses choosing to disclose through the full corporate questionnaire.
Looking at companies that failed to respond to a investor's or buyer's disclosure request is extremely valuable. These insights highlight opportunities for targeted corporate engagement and policy advocacy.
It's now for nature. 2024 was a milestone year for environmental reporting, with more holistic disclosure than ever before.
Asia is leading the charge with the most – and most holistic – disclosures. Manufacturing and services sectors have the highest number of disclosers.
This data must now be used as a bridge to action. The world's biggest businesses are now identifying nearly $5 trillion climate opportunities according to CDP data – more than double what was reported just five years ago. Data-driven action will help business realize these gains, reduce their impacts and create a world where people, planet and profit are truly balanced.
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