CDP runs the global environmental disclosure system. Each year CDP supports thousands of companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their risks and opportunities on climate change, water security and deforestation. We do so at the request of their investors, purchasers and city stakeholders.
Over the last two decades we have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide.
Over 700 Capital Market Signatories with more than US$142 trillion in assets requested companies disclose through CDP on climate change, forests and water security – including over 388 financial institutions in Europe with assets of over $65 trillion
Over 340+ major buyers with a combined purchasing power of US$6.4 trillion asked their suppliers to disclose through CDP
Over 5,600 European companies reported through CDP on climate change, forests and water security, part of over 23,000 globally
135+ European local governments disclosed environmental information through CDP – among over 1,100 worldwide
French and Dutch ministries are government partners to CDP Europe.
Each year, CDP takes the information supplied in its annual reporting process and scores companies and cities based on their journey through disclosure and towards environmental leadership. Through our independent scoring methodology, we measure corporate and city progress and incentivize action on climate change, forests and water security.
Looking for clarification on a specific term or phrase? We compiled this glossary of sustainability definitions to demystify the technical terms surrounding climate change and other related environmental crises.
Founded in 2000, CDP was the first platform to leverage investor pressure to influence corporate disclosure on environmental impact. Now with the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action, the insights that CDP holds empowers investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to make the right choices today to build a thriving economy that works for people and planet in the long term.