In 2023, the CDP reported a record-breaking increase in corporate disclosures, with over 8,000 companies from the Asia Pacific region participating—an impressive 30% rise from the previous year. Countries like South Korea, Vietnam, and Cambodia led in relative increases, highlighting a growing commitment to sustainability and climate resilience among business leaders in one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions.

130 U.S. cities disclosed a need for $27 billion in investment, focusing primarily on buildings, energy efficiency, transportation, and renewable energy.

Corporate environmental data is crucially important to informing NDCs and their associated national plans. CDP’s alignment with the most relevant reporting standards will enable businesses to provide standardized environmental data that fuels decision-making and action at all levels.