Stock selection
Investors use our company data when selecting stocks, identifying the companies that will be better investments over the long term, based on their environmental position. Read our case study about how Schroders used our data to pick future winners and losers.

Carbon footprinting
Investors use our GHG emissions dataset to help assess the carbon footprint of their portfolios and for engagement priorities. Read our case study about how CalPERS used this exercise to identify companies to engage with on climate risk.

Risk management
Investors use our data and forward-looking metrics to identify and manage their exposure to environmental risks. Our award-winning investor research also flags up the material environmental risks faced by companies in key sectors.

ESG research
As well as informing our own research, CDP data is used by investors as part of their own ESG analysis, and it also feeds into the wider ESG research industry.

Informing policy
CDP data and insight can help investors develop their own environmental policies. Read our case study about how CDP helped the Environment Agency Pension Fund create their highly acclaimed Policy to Address the Impacts of Climate Change.

Investment products
Our data can be used as a foundation for investment products and strategies, including custom indices. Read our case study about how the New York State Common Retirement Fund worked with CDP to create an innovative Low Emission Index to help it reduce its investments in high-emitting companies.

Data integration
One disclosure to CDP reaches hundreds of investors and procurers and is used by many third-party providers. CDP data is also integrated on the Bloomberg platform, enabling investors to access this information worldwide.

Fund ratings
Our data is used to rate funds. In partnership with ISS-Ethix Climate Solutions, we created Climetrics, the world’s first climate rating for funds which enables investors to identify those that are well-positioned in the transition to a low-carbon economy.