CDP
Environmental disclosure system for companies and investors.
- Countries served
- Worldwide
- Languages
- English
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-31
Overview
CDP is a global non-profit organization that manages a voluntary environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states, and regions. It provides a standardized platform for organizations to report data regarding their environmental impact, including climate change, water security, and deforestation. By aggregating this data, CDP serves as a primary source of environmental insights for investors, policymakers, and corporate stakeholders to assess sustainability risks and performance.
Products and services
- Corporate environmental reporting platform
- Investor-focused ESG data sets
- City and regional disclosure framework
- Supply chain sustainability assessment tools
- Environmental performance benchmarking
- Capital market insights and analytics
Business problems addressed
- Lack of standardized environmental data reporting
- Difficulty in assessing climate-related financial risks
- Inconsistent sustainability disclosures across industries
- Challenges in tracking progress toward net-zero targets
- Information asymmetry between companies and investors
Key benefits and capabilities
- Standardized environmental disclosure questionnaires
- Global environmental impact database
- Scoring methodologies for environmental performance
- Integration with international reporting frameworks
- Data benchmarking and analysis tools
- Supply chain engagement programs
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary purpose of disclosing to CDP?
- Disclosing to CDP helps organizations manage their environmental risks and opportunities while providing transparency to investors and stakeholders who demand high-quality ESG data.
- Is participation in the CDP disclosure system mandatory?
- Participation is primarily voluntary for companies, though it is often requested by institutional investors or major corporate customers as part of their supply chain management.
- Who uses the data collected by CDP?
- The data is utilized by global investors, financial institutions, policymakers, and procurement departments to make informed decisions based on environmental performance.
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