CDP provides a global platform for states and regions to measure, manage and disclose their environmental impacts. 100 state and regional governments disclose to CDP, representing over 450 million people, US $13 trillion in GDP and over 3 GtCO2e. The climate actions disclosed by states and regions, as well as CDP analysis, can be viewed and downloaded on our Open Data Portal.
CDP partners with The Climate Group on the Under2Coalition, nrg4SD on RegionsAdapt, and the UNFCCC on NAZCA.
Our states and regions disclosure platform is now open.
If you have already received your details, you can start disclosing now.
To start disclosing to CDP for the first time, please call +44 203 818 3918 or email [email protected].
CDP’s expertise in environmental disclosure stems from pioneering and founding the world’s only global natural capital reporting system, which has been running since 2000.
Ranked 1st in the highly acclaimed “Rate the Raters” review, CDP is a trusted brand with expert knowledge on disclosure.
We hold the most comprehensive collection globally of primary corporate environmental data from companies, cities, states and regions.
Provide as much or as little information as you have access to, report this information either privately or publicly, and do this either through CDP’s online platform or offline.
CDP’s online platform is available in seven languages with support and guidance on how to disclose.
Disclosing through CDP is completely free of charge.
“This data is evidence of what we have long understood – that sub-national governments have an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, combatting climate change and supporting the transition to a low carbon economy.” Kathleen Wynne, Premier, Ontario
Joining the Compact shows your climate mitigation plans are backed by public, transparent information that's updated year-on-year.
It is the go-to initiative for state and regional governments to show transparent leadership on the measurement, management and reduction of their territorial GHG emissions.
75%
of disclosing states and regions are taking climate action to reduce emissions, adapt to climate change, or finance the clean economy transition.
7%
of global GHG emissions are reported to CDP by states and regions, equivalent to the emissions of 873 coal-fired power stations in a year.
2°
Disclosing states and regions with GHG reduction targets are moving towards a well-below 2 degree world by 2050.
"There is strong interest in sharing best practice at this level of government, which demonstrates that climate action must and can be from the bottom up." - Johannes Remmel, Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Agriculture, Conservation and Consumer Affairs, North Rhine-Westphalia
"With a challenge as serious as climate change and an opportunity as great as green growth ... people should know how their government and different sectors are delivering." - Carl Sargeant, Minister for Natural Resources, Welsh Government
Join the Compact of States and Regions to transparently disclose your climate change reduction progress or GHG emissions reduction target setting and inventory development.
50%
of states and regions disclosing had opportunities for private sector investment in projects with positive climate impacts.
40%
of disclosing states and regions have conducted a climate change risk or vulnerability assessment; over 10% of these have a target for their government operations.
45%
have a plan to address climate change, with over 85% of these disclosing their full adaptation plans.
Disclosing states and regions
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Why should cities, states and regions disclose through CDP? Here are five top reasonsKyra Appleby, Global Director, Cities States and Regions - June 04 2018As the world steps up to the challenge of tackling climate change, it’s increasingly clear that cities, states and regions have a vital role to play. By setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fostering innovation, they are rapidly becoming hubs driving the transition to a sustainable economy. Gathering and sharing information is a vital starting point -
How environmental disclosure fuels greater ambitionPaul Simpson, CEO, CDP - May 30 2018We look back at the progress made over the last 18 years, and how environmental disclosure can continue to drive greater action towards a sustainable economy for people and planet. -
Cities are harnessing the power of renewable energy: here’s howKyra Appleby, Global Director of Cities, States and Regions, CDP - February 27 2018Renewables are increasingly viable wherever a city is located. We at CDP call on more cities to develop ambitious strategies to procure renewable electricity directly from suppliers. - Load more
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Guidance and information
A full suite of support, guidance documents and webinars can be accessed through your dashboard when you log in. CDP has launched a new reporting platform this year, see further guidance on how to use the new platform.
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