The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system

When measuring a company’s total environmental impacts and risks, the entire value chain must be considered. As the world works towards a green recovery from COVID-19, supply chain engagement has never been more important: our new report finds that supply chain emissions are on average 11.4 times higher than operational emissions and corporate buyers face substantial costs from environmental risks in supply chains. Supply chain engagement is crucial for companies to bounce back – competitive and resilient – in a rapidly changing market. In the lead up to COP26, all companies must join the leaders taking action.

Transparency to transformation: CDP calls for a supply chain reaction

Analyzing data from more than 8,000 companies, our new CDP Global Supply Chain Report 2020 finds that environmental supply chain risks will cost companies $120 billion by 2026 – and that supply chain emissions are on average 11.4 times higher than operational emissions. By cutting emissions, companies cut costs: in 2020, suppliers’ activities cut emissions by 619 million tonnes of CO2e – and saved US$33.7 billion in the process. Find out more about how businesses are engaging their suppliers on climate change, deforestation and water security.

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Why environmental progress must be explicitly anti-racist

In order to tackle climate change we must address systemic racism. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are celebrating black environmental leaders like Marilyn Waite (William and Flora Hewlett Foundation) with whom we spoke about ESG investment and how to build an equitable, green economy that benefits all.

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Five lessons for creating a forest-positive future

Building a zero-deforestation future is more critical than ever – and the private sector plays an integral role. Data is key for effective action and for the last decade, companies have been disclosing their forest-related risks and impacts through CDP. In a new blog post, Nicolette Bartlett (Interim Executive Director, CDP) outlines the five key takeaways from the CDP Europe Forests Summit 2021 to help companies eliminate deforestation.

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Celebrating CDP North America’s 2020 A List

Our A List celebrates companies and cities leading on environmental transparency and action. In a range of videos, some of our top North American A List companies and cities outline how they are driving ambitious sustainability initiatives against climate change, deforestation and water insecurity.

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Pilot report focuses on Southeast Asia banks and forests disclosure

CDP has launched a new report focused on the ‘Financial Services Climate Change and Forests Pilot Questionnaire’ – the very first structured, self-reported forests disclosure framework for banks. The pilot report focuses specifically on the impact of banks in Southeast Asia and represents an exciting new regional step for CDP on forests and capital markets.

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Powering up for 2021: Welcoming our new CDP accredited solutions providers, joining global corporate action towards net-zero

2021 is set to be a bumper year for collaboration on climate action. CDP partners with environmental service providers who support companies in all aspects of their environmental journey, from climate-related scenario analysis to designing a strategy for a water-secure and deforestation-free future. The CDP Partnerships team welcomes our new accredited solutions providers, as well as those who have renewed their partnerships: Schneider Electric, ImplementaSur, Ramboll, Edison Energy, Emitwise, Anthesis Group, Calpine Energy Solutions and ENERES.

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CDP in the news

Dexter Galvin (Global Director, Corporations & Supply Chains, CDP) was interviewed on Jazz FM and France24 on the CDP Global Supply Chain Report 2020, which was also covered by BusinessGreen, edie, Supply Chain Dive and Sustainable Brands.

In a detailed Financial Times piece on the steel industry and climate change, Carole Ferguson (Head of Investor Research, CDP) talks about the need to reduce emissions in the sector: “you can’t have steel going along at its current pace and then hope to achieve net zero”.

In a Bloomberg Green article on the terminology of climate change and its impact on finance and political leaders, Ateli Iyalla (Managing Director, CDP North America) talks about the inmportance of using “the right language and get[ting] the terminology right to send the right signals to the marketplace.”

As investors increasingly demand transparency from companies on their long-term climate goals, Paula DiPerna (Special Advisor, CDP) discusses the importance of disclosure in making “otherwise invisible problems visible”.

“When it comes to responsible investing, the key really is the journey the company is on,” says Emily Kreps (Global Director, Capital Markets, CDP), in an FT Adviser article focused on the ESG investment universe.

Events

The CDP Europe Awards 2021

Join the CDP Europe Awards 2021 as we gather high level business and political decision-makers to challenge them on their plans to lead a truly green recovery towards the EU's 2050 climate neutrality goal. Speakers include Angela Merkel and Anne Hidalgo. The Awards are produced and broadcast by Euronews and hosted by the European Investment Bank (EIB). #BuildForwardBetter

2 March 2021

CDP's 2021 Water Forum: How companies can build a water-secure future

The private sector plays a critical role in the transformation required to achieve a water-secure, net-zero future. This online event will present findings from CDP’s Global Water report, based on corporate disclosures through CDP.

3 March 2021

Responsible Investment Forum: New York

CDP is supporting the fifth annual Responsible Investment Forum: New York, co-hosted by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The virtual event brings together institutional investors, fund managers, consultants and associations to discuss how companies should be implementing effective ESG strategies. CDP members receive 10% off their registration through discount code rifny21_cdp.

3-4 March 2021

CDP Bitesize Webinars: Hear from the Experts

CDP presents a series of 30-minute webinars throughout March alongside our gold accredited solutions providers. The sessions will cover a range of topics, including how to work towards net-zero transformation, how to procure renewable energy and the benefits of carbon accounting.

CDP Climate Change Survey Course

ISOS Group's training focuses on CDP's latest survey and scoring updates, helping participants understand how CDP relates to their organizations. A four-hour CDP online course split across two-hour sessions, topics covered include drivers for climate change reporting, materiality, risk and opportunity assessments as well as recent changes to the survey, such as scenario planning.

17-24 March & 7-14 April 2021