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 620 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.
Open data portal
Gain insights on how cities are transitioning to a sustainable economy worldwide, by exploring our extensive datasets, maps and charts.
Cities case studies
See how CDP cities across the world are paving the way for a low carbon, water secure and deforestation free future.
Why disclose?
Disclosure is the crucial first step for meaningful action. Learn about the multiple benefits of city disclosure and see how the process works.
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Think globally, act locally: new guidance for companies on sustainable water useChristina Copeland, Senior Manager, Water Security - August 15 2019To succeed and thrive, businesses need a reliable water supply. But sources are under increasing pressure. To tackle this, a collaborative effort between CDP, the CEO Water Mandate, the Pacific Institute, The Nature Conservancy, UNEP-DHI, World Resources Institute and WWF has produced guidance for companies on how to set site-level water targets that reflect both the local context and global shared goals for water use. -
Disclosure: a crucial foundation for the climate data ecosystemBruno Sarda, President of CDP North America - August 07 2019Making corporate environmental performance visible and actionable is the lifeblood of CDP’s work. The absence of regulatory requirements for climate-related disclosures in North America makes voluntary submissions to CDP critical to feeding vital data ecosystems used by financial institutions, environmental NGOs, academics and policymakers – and it’s more important than ever to be part of the process. -
Is the EU now raising its ambition on forests?Mirjam Wolfrum, Director, Policy Engagement Europe - July 31 2019We welcome the European Commission’s announcement of a new set of actions to protect and restore forests, which comes at a critical time when the level of action taken will determine whether we will meet the well below 2-degree goal. But the EU now needs regulation and legally binding agreements to clean the market of deforestation. - Load more
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