The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system

“It is time for our vision of the world to change.” Those were the words of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco at this month’s CDP Europe Awards. From the rise of veganism, to growing calls for zero-waste products – for many their vision of the world has already changed. Companies can no longer ignore the call from consumers showing that they care about the environment and want to invest in businesses that do the same. By listening to customers, and engaging with their suppliers, many businesses are stepping up. But there’s more to be done as companies look to increase the pace and scale of the transition.

Fast moving consumers

Consumer demands are changing, with many choosing to green their purchasing habits and support companies that are working to deliver an environmentally-secure future. Our research analyst Christie Clarke examines how the consumer goods sector is addressing these issues.

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The role of big purchasers

Supply chain emissions are on average 5.5 times larger than those from a company’s direct operations. As major purchasers, these large corporations are a powerful lever in the transition to a sustainable economy. We’ve mapped the emissions of CDP's supply chain members as they wrap around the globe.

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Supplier engagement leaders

Sustainable businesses need sustainable supply chains. CDP is recognizing the leading companies engaging with their suppliers to drive action towards the low-carbon transition. Find out which companies made it onto our supplier engagement leadership board.

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Report: European companies lead the way

Making up half of CDP’s 2018 A List, European companies are leading the low-carbon transition. But there’s much more to be done. 80% of these companies identify business risks from climate change, but only 47% have absolute emissions targets. Read the report to find out what steps European companies are taking to advance the low-carbon transition, and what more they can do.

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Elsewhere on the web

Investment Week explores the top ten equity funds for climate performance as ranked by Climetrics, the world’s first climate rating for investment funds.

Edie covers the new collaboration between CDP’s Climetrics, and CPR Investment Fund – a ‘climate fund’ to invest in global equities which best manage climate risks.

CDP’s CEO Paul Simpson spoke to Reuters about the role transparency and reporting has to play in the climate solution.

The Financial Times offers a perspective on CDP’s consumer goods report, and the behavioral gulf between those companies working to adapt to consumer demands for a more sustainable business model, and others in the sector who are failing to deliver.

CDP’s Europe report found a rise in the amount of monetary rewards used to incentivize board action on climate change. BusinessGreen explores in more detail.

With CDP’s supply chain members reporting collective financial savings of $19.3 billion, Forbes explores ways in which cutting supply chain emissions is leading to financial savings for companies.

Events

6 March: EcoAct & CDP experts will host a webinar on the process behind Becoming an A Lister, exploring CDP’s questionnaire, and how businesses can work to maximize their 2019 CDP score. Register today.

22 March: Celebrate World Water Day by joining CDP to discuss the findings from our latest Global Water Report and explore the opportunities that await companies transitioning to new and innovative approaches to water stewardship. Register today.

11 April: Join North America’s leaders in business, finance, sustainability & policy for the 2019 Canada Spring Workshop. Workshop participants will learn how companies & local governments can utilize disclosure to advance the low carbon transition. Register today.

23 April: Learn how to drive sustainable business practices, take away tools for implementing low-carbon projects & widen your network of people who can help you meet green goals at the 2019 U.S. Spring Workshop, with keynote speaker Brian Lehrer. Register today.