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The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system

The science is clear: two years into the Decade of Action, urgent, system-wide action is needed to halve global emissions, eliminate deforestation, and tackle the water crisis by 2030. From corporates, environmental disclosure, science-based targets and transition plans are essential if we are to have any chance of avoiding catastrophic and irreversible climate impacts. Read CDP’s response to the latest IPCC report here.

CDP’s disclosure platform for 2022 is now open, inviting companies around the world to measure and report their environmental data.

Three vital things to know about the SEC’s new proposed climate disclosure rule – and where CDP fits in

Last month’s announcement of a proposed climate disclosure rule by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was a welcome step toward a safer, healthier planet and a thriving economy both in the US and globally. CDP has prepared the world for this. Now our theory of change has become the norm. Here’s what companies and investors need to know.

A Frank Dialogue: Spotlight on the ‘Social’ dimension of ‘ESG’ reporting

June 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: a set of guidelines for states and companies to prevent, address and remedy human rights abuses committed in business operations. For episode two of our Frank Dialogue event series, we gathered a group of experts to look back at the progress made and remaining gaps in reporting on social and human rights topics and corporate accountability.

For Air Canada, disclosure is key to TCFD reporting and advancing climate action

The airline sector will be one of the most difficult to decarbonize. The industry contributes 2.5% of total global emissions – a number that is fast on the rise as passenger transport is projected to grow by about 4% each year. There are many measures required for aviation to decarbonize; however, current infrastructure and supply do not meet the demand. But major airlines are partnering with stakeholders to accelerate decarbonization.

Eliminating barriers to city climate action through integrated decision-making platforms

CDP gold partner ClimateView shares its perspective on what cities can do to move towards high impact climate action.

Disclosing to CDP in 2022: how our accredited solutions providers can support you

Disclosing to CDP allows companies to uncover risks and opportunities, track and benchmark progress, and get ahead of regulation. Explore CDP’s accredited solutions providers for support with a variety of environmental issues.

CDP in the news

In March, CDP sent letters to the boards of 10,400 companies, with the support of investors managing more than US$130 trillion. Reuters reported on this campaign, which calls on companies to disclose environmental data through CDP each year. “For brands that have so far failed to wake up to the challenge of climate change, the time is now”, as Nicolette Bartlett (Chief Impact Officer) was quoted in this response to the latest IPCC report.

This Business Insider article explains how CDP scores companies’ environmental impacts, and Simon Fischweicher (Head of Corporations and Supply Chains, North America) explained more about the benefits of disclosure.

These benefits include getting ahead of regulation; such as new climate disclosure rules in the UK, which Mercedes Tallo (Chief Stakeholder Officer) discussed with Financial News.

For World Water Day and the International Day of Forests, both in March, Thomas Maddox (Global Director for Forests and Land), Cate Lamb (Global Director for Water Security) and Amir Sokolowski (Associate Director for Climate Change) published an op-ed exploring how the climate crisis must be solved alongside forests and water security.

CDP data also featured in this Bloomberg report on the SEC’s proposal for climate disclosures.

Events

CDP 2022 Disclosure Workshop Series

The CDP 2022 Disclosure Workshop Series will take place throughout May and June, and will cover a range of content on different elements of environmental disclosure.

Through our regional disclosure workshops, we will provide valuable support, updates, thought leadership and networking, tailored to your region, enabling you to make the most of the disclosure process and take more effective environmental action.

Explore the series here.