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The response window for cities, states and regions closes on 2 December, if you’ve missed the scoring deadline. The response window has now closed for companies. Thank you for disclosing through CDP in 2024. We will share more information about the 2025 disclosure cycle when this is available.

CDP provides support to companies (including SMEs), cities, states and regions at each step of their disclosure journey.

You can access the latest questionnaires and guidance (ie reporting guidance and scoring methodologies) below via the CDP Portal, plus supporting materials available on our website such as scoring materials and FAQs.

Companies

For companies disclosing through the CDP Full Corporate questionnaire, the multi-environmental issue questionnaire for large organizations. To view full corporate questionnaire and guidance, please select 'corporates' on the first screen.

Full corporate questionnaire and guidance All guidance and materials

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

For SMEs disclosing through the CDP SME questionnaire, a shorter simplified version of the corporate questionnaire tailored to SMEs. To view SME questionnaire and guidance, please select 'corporates' on the first screen.

SME questionnaire and guidance All guidance and materials

Cities

For cities disclosing through the CDP Cities questionnaire.

Cities questionnaire and guidance All guidance and materials

States and regions

For states and regions disclosing through the CDP States and Regions questionnaire.

States and regions questionnaire and guidance All guidance and materials

CDP full corporate questionnaire

In 2024 we are combining the water, forests and climate questionnaires into one CDP full corporate questionnaire to drive multi-environmental management and an improved experience.

CDP SME corporate questionnaire

CDP is rolling out a dedicated questionnaire for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2024. Learn more about the principles behind its development, and more.

Alignment with frameworks and standards

By aligning our questionnaire with disclosure frameworks and standards, CDP serves as a one-stop shop for understanding and preparing for the relevant market and regulatory demands.

Preview the CDP Portal

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CDP Reporter Services

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CDP Accredited Solutions Providers

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