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Cities are vital in the transition to a sustainable economy. CDP helps cities disclose their environmental activities, understand their impact and take action.

Cities A List 2020
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Cities

Our cities are changing. More than ever, cities around the world are leading the way to building a sustainable economy. But we need to move even faster. Explore our Open Data Portal for more on how cities across the globe are taking environmental action.

CDP provides the global platform for cities to measure, manage and disclose their environmental data. We work with over 800 cities measuring and disclosing environmental data each year to manage emissions, build resilience, protect themselves from climate impacts and create better places for people to live and work. These cities are disclosing over 8,000 urban sustainability actions, demonstrating their commitment to building a sustainable economy and tackling climate change. We are nearing a tipping point in mainstreaming environmental action, and cities are at the heart of this transition.

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Gain insights on how cities are transitioning to a sustainable economy worldwide, by exploring our extensive datasets, maps and charts.

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See how CDP cities across the world are paving the way for a low carbon, water secure and deforestation free future.

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A step-by-step guide for developing successful collaborations.

Cities A List 2020
See which cities made the grade and are leading on environmental performance

We support local and regional policymakers to make the transition to a low carbon world, limiting warming to 1.5°C. Learn more about what the latest IPCC science means for you.

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Why you? How does CDP help?
The global context The risks The opportunities
1/2
of the world's population live in cities.
80%
of global GDP is generated in cities.
2/3
of the world's energy is consumed by cities.
$140bn
total annual damage on average between 2005 and 2014 as a result of climate change.
"Climate change poses a serious threat to the wealth and wellbeing of our city. Delaying action will be costly, which is why we are taking steps now to ensure we build resilience in Kisumu. CDP is the best initiative on climate change I have seen in a long time because it is focused on practical actions.”  - Kisumu, Kenya
$158tn
worth of assets at risk from climate change by 2050. That's double the total annual output of the global economy.
74%
of disclosing cities see economic opportunities from climate change.
"Participating in CDP cities showed us the importance of managing our carbon footprint as an opportunity to seek more efficient and economic processes financially, socially and environmentally." - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
3.7gt
the amount by which CO2e GHG emissions could be reduced in cities per year by 2030.
Improving measurement Through disclosure What are the benefits
CDP’s standardized reporting platform provides a framework for measuring and tracking risks, hazards, emissions and water use.
"CDP has given us a systematic in-depth [look at the] status of our climate policy. It has enabled us to gather updated information within our city government." - Oslo, Norway
CDP analyzes submitted data so cities can show how their actions are safeguarding citizens and benefiting the economy.
Disclosure helps a city demonstrate how it is acting on climate change and provides data to improve these actions year-on-year.
By sharing a platform used by thousands of businesses, cities can increase collaboration with the private sector, realize their full potential for climate-resilient futures and ensure long-term prosperity.
Cities that are acting and disclosing actions on climate change are better placed to attract investment.
"In San Jose we really like to use data to make decisions, we like to understand what is happening and then make choices. We value the opportunity to collect our own data." - San Jose, USA
Reporting cities don't simply put more data into the market place. They also get extremely high quality data back from CDP.
"Our participation in CDP gave us a platform and opportunity to learn and share best practices across cities in climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience." - Singapore
Our work with states and regions
State and regional governments are central to the global effort to tackle climate change and catalyze the transition to sustainable economies.
Global Covenant of Mayors
Join the largest cooperative international effort among cities to reduce emissions through CDP, one of the official reporting platforms for the initiative.
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
C40, connecting 80+ of the world’s greatest cities, focuses on tackling climate change while increasing the well-being and economic opportunities of urban citizens.

Start the journey to being a green, sustainable city now by measuring, monitoring and managing your impact on the environment.

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News and events

For a list of all our upcoming events please visit the cities events page.

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  • 11
    Feb 2021
    Ambitions for a Net-Zero Future: From compliance to environmental leadership in New Zealand | CDP Annual Awards Launch

    This virtual event will bring together stakeholders from the corporations, institutional investors, governments, and non-profits, and explore the commitments and urgent action needed in this new decade in order to avoid catastrophic climate change and achieve a sustainable future. We will also recognise the achievement of companies and cities leading the way on environmental action in the region, including those named on this year’s A List. Join us as we present our in-depth analysis from CDP’s 2020 disclosure cycle, and engage in a multi-stakeholder expert panel on how companies and cities can thrive under upcoming regulatory changes. Speakers include: Tim Hopper, Responsible Sourcing Manager for Microsoft Corporation, and Gary Philip, GM Sustainability Performance and Reporting, Fonterra Co-operative Group, amongst others.

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  • 9
    Feb 2021
    Ambitions for a Net-Zero Future: Roadmaps to a carbon neutral Australia | CDP Annual Awards Launch

    This virtual event will bring together stakeholders from the corporations, institutional investors, governments, and non-profits, and explore the commitments and urgent action needed in this new decade in order to avoid catastrophic climate change and achieve a sustainable future. We will also recognize the achievement of companies and cities leading the way on environmental action in the region, including those named on this year’s A List. Join us as we present our in-depth analysis from CDP’s 2020 disclosure cycle, and engage in a multi-stakeholder expert panel on financing solutions for a low-carbon Australia.

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  • 3
    Feb 2021
    Road to Net-Zero: Climate Action in Asia Pacific | CDP Annual Awards Launch

    This 1.5-hour webinar, part of CDP Hong Kong’s annual awards and results launch events, will bring  together  stakeholders  from the corporations, institutional investors, governments, and non-profits, and explore the commitments and urgent action needed in this new decade in order to avoid catastrophic climate change and achieve a sustainable future. Grace Hui, Head of Green and Sustainable Finance at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX), will be delivering a keynote address on HKEX’s ambition on driving ESG disclosure among corporates and facilitating sustainable finance. Join us as we recognize the achievement of companies and cities leading the way on environmental action in the region, present our in-depth analysis of over 3,000 companies and cities in Asia Pacific from CDP’s 2020 disclosure cycle, and engage in a multi-stakeholder expert panel on the mainstreaming of sustainable finance.

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