States and regions
CDP provides a global platform for states and regions to measure, manage and disclose their environmental impacts. Over 120 state and regional governments disclose to CDP from 32 countries, representing over 672 million people, 21% of the global economy and over 5 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.
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Annual disclosure
6.2%
States and regions have committed to decarbonize at a rate of 6.2% a year (3.2% faster than national governments)
2030
In the US, Germany, Mexico, Spain and the UK, states and regions have more ambitious targets than their national governments
9%
An average emissions reduction of 9% achieved by states and regions compared to base years
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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.
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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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Reaching net zero - how energy efficient buildings can help London decarbonizeBrendan Rouse, Sustainability Manager at Landsec - December 07 2018London’s buildings must be improved so that they emit less greenhouse gas emissions in the future. The recent IPCC report made the need for rapid improvement quite clear. We have 12 more years to cap average warming to 1.5°C or we face a climate catastrophe. Many experts agree that the technologies exist to make this a reality but there needs to be more action and it needs to be now. -
LBCL blog series: Transport as a vehicle for London’s zero carbon futureSarah Handley, Carbon Neutral Programme Manager at Siemens - November 15 2018Dirty air is causing a public health crisis in London and is a high priority for its Mayor. Sarah Handley, Siemens' Carbon Neutral Programme Manager, discusses ways in which businesses & cities can work together to tackle pollution & build a low carbon future, through investment in green transport systems. -
Why public procurement is critical to sustainable citiesSonya Bhonsle, Head of Supply Chain, and Kyra Appleby, Global Director of Cities, States and Regions - October 23 2018Cities are home to 4.2 billion people – 55% of the world’s population. They are also responsible for over 70% of the world’s energy-related carbon emissions. But while they are a massive driver of climate change, cities are also hubs of sustainable innovation and climate action. As such, the fight against climate change will be won or lost in our cities. - Load more
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Guidance and information
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