CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

The world’s largest environmental disclosure platform for climate, water, and forests.
Reach: Used by companies in 90+ countries, covering 25,000+ organizations and $130T in investor assets (2025).
Organizations Disclosing
25,000+
Companies, cities, regions (2025)[3][4]
Countries
90+
Global reach, all sectors[4]
Investor Signatories
740+
Representing $130T in assets[4]
Annual Emissions Reduction
7-10%
Avg. reduction by disclosing firms[4]
CDP Disclosure Programs
ProgramFocusKey MetricsSample Questions
Climate ChangeGHG emissions, governance, risk, adaptationScope 1-3 emissions, targets, carbon pricingBoard oversight, transition plans, scenario analysis
Water SecurityWater risk, scarcity, pollution, resilienceWithdrawals, discharges, water intensityWater targets, basin risk, consumption by source
ForestsDeforestation, supply chain riskCommodity exposure, traceability, certificationTimber/palm/soy/cattle, zero-deforestation policy
Plastics & Biodiversity*Plastics circularity, biodiversity impactPlastic use, recycling, biodiversity dependenciesPlastic footprint, ecosystem risk, restoration plans
* Added in 2025 unified questionnaire[1]
CDP Participation Growth (2015-2025)
Number of organizations disclosing through CDP, 2015-2025[3][4][5].
CDP Scoring System (2025)
ScoreDescriptionKey Criteria
A / A-LeadershipBest practice, verified data, value chain engagement
B / B-ManagementRisk management, target setting, board oversight
C / C-AwarenessIdentifies risks/opportunities, basic metrics
D / D-DisclosureSelf-reported data, incomplete or early stage
CDP Integration & Influence
  • Alignment: TCFD, SBTi, GHG Protocol, ISSB
  • Investor Use: ESG ratings, credit risk, insurance
  • Public Sector: City/regional disclosure, adaptation planning
  • Supply Chain: Supplier engagement, Scope 3 data
  • Continuous updates: Unified questionnaire, new modules for plastics & biodiversity (2025)[1][5]

About the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) operates the world’s leading platform for environmental disclosure, enabling companies, cities, and governments to report on climate, water, forests, and more. CDP’s standardized questionnaires and scoring system (A to D-) drive transparency, accountability, and action across the global economy. In 2025, more than 25,000 organizations in over 90 countries participate, with CDP data used by investors representing $130 trillion in assets. CDP’s rigorous, evolving framework is aligned with TCFD, SBTi, and ISSB, and is recognized as a catalyst for measurable improvements in environmental management and emissions reduction[1][3][4][5][6].

Note: All data reflects official CDP and industry updates as of May 2025.

CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)