About Us
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system for companies, capital markets, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
Our purpose
To surface new information, enabling Earth-positive decisions to protect future generations. This is why we exist and is what drives decisions every day at CDP.
Our vision
We want to see a world where people, planet, and profit are truly balanced.
Our mission
Our values
1. We move together.
2. We find solutions.
3. We champion transparency.
4. We promote optimism.
What we do
As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change, with the richest and most comprehensive dataset on corporate and state action. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions.
Our disclosure system also integrates best-practice reporting standards and frameworks from the ISSB and TNFD in one questionnaire.
Our legacy
Founded in 2000, CDP was the first organization 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 empower investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to make Earth-positive decisions.
in assets held by 640+ Capital Markets Signatories. In 2025, these Capital Markets Signatories requested over 31,500 companies to disclose.
of combined purchasing power among 330+ major buyers, who asked their suppliers to disclose through CDP in 2024.
companies now disclose now disclose environmental data through CDP. These companies represent two-thirds of global market capitalization, 93% of the FTSE100, and 85% of the S&P500.
cities, states and regions disclosed environmental information through CDP.
Where we are
Our team is truly global, with regional offices and local partners spanning 50 locations. There are now companies, cities, states and regions from over 90 countries disclosing through CDP annually.
How we are governed
CDP Global is an international non-profit organization comprising of:
CDP Worldwide Group
CDP North America, Inc.
CDP Europe AISBL
It is directed by a board of trustees and board of directors, respectively. Find more about our team.
Codes of conduct
CDP is pleased to commit to the following codes of conduct focusing on the provision of ESG ratings and data products, and outline how we comply with these where they apply to our activities:
Japan Financial Services Agency’s Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers
Hong Kong Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers*
*Currently completing the required compliance self-attestation. We will publish our compliance statement here once this is available.
Applicable Securities and Exchange Board of India Regulations for ESG Ratings Providers
In light of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations 1999, CDP Worldwide is implementing measures to restrict the usage of CDP scores by Indian individuals, organizations or entities within India who qualify as Indian ESG Rating users.
A CDP score is not intended for the purposes of decision-making, investment analysis, compliance or research related to ESG investment, performance and practices by in India. CDP scores should, therefore, not be communicated, distributed or otherwise used in India for such restricted purposes. CDP Worldwide will continue to offer its scores on Indian companies for use by disclosing organizations, Supply Chain Members and Capital Markets Signatories based outside of India.
CDP remains committed to supporting the Indian market through its diverse business offerings, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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CDP Indonesia
As part of the Southeast Asia and Oceania region, CDP has become one of the most effective reporting platforms in Indonesia. In 2022, more than 100 Indonesian companies along with 21 cities and local governments have disclosed through CDP Indonesia.