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You can’t manage what you don’t measure.

CDP runs the global environmental disclosure system. Each year CDP supports thousands of companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their risks and opportunities on climate change, water security and deforestation. We do so at the request of their investors, purchasers and city stakeholders.

Over the last two decades we have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide.

Disclosing as a company
Disclosing as a city
$130tn

investor assets

Over 680 investors with over US$130 trillion in assets requested companies disclose through CDP on climate change, water security and forests

$6.4tn

purchasing power

Over 280+ major buyers, with a combined purchasing power of US$6.4 trillion asked their suppliers to disclose through CDP

18,700+

companies

Over 18,700 companies reported through CDP on climate change, water security and forests

1,100+

cities, states and regions

Over 1,100 cities, states and regions disclosed environmental information through CDP


CDP scoring and a drive towards environmental leadership

Each year, CDP takes the information supplied in its annual reporting process and scores companies and cities based on their journey through disclosure and towards environmental leadership. Through our independent scoring methodology, we measure corporate and city progress and incentivize action on climate change, forests and water security.

CDP's annual scoring

List of Sustainability Definitions

Looking for clarification on a specific term or phrase? We compiled this glossary of sustainability definitions to demystify the technical terms surrounding climate change and other related environmental crises.

Sustainable Economy Glossary

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Founded in 2000, CDP was the first platform 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 empowers investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to make the right choices today to build a thriving economy that works for people and planet in the long term.

Disclosure
Begin your journey to environmental leadership by disclosing, or request those companies in your supply chain or investment portfolio to report through CDP.
Insight
Learn more about corporate and city progress towards a climate safe, water security and deforestation free world in CDP’s research hub.
Action
Find out more about the initiatives and programs that will help you to become an environmental leader and drive progress towards a sustainable, thriving economy.
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