The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system Transparency is the foundation for environmental action. The number of companies, cities states and regions reporting their environmental data is growing and this week, California Governor Jerry Brown is calling on even more companies and cities to take this critical first step towards environmental leadership by disclosing to CDP ahead of the Global Climate Action Summit this September. Not only is disclosure crucial for environmental sustainability, but those cities and corporates disclosing to CDP are already reaping the benefits. With CDP’s optimized reporting platform now live, we will continue to gather the most meaningful data - allowing companies, cities and investors to take the right steps towards a sustainable economy. Begin your disclosure journey today. | |
The benefits of disclosure Companies committed to environmental disclosure are the pioneers in the new sustainable economy, achieving the crucial competitive advantage that comes along with it. | |
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In the news Top investors in Royal Dutch Shell have stepped up pressure on the oil and gas giant to commit to targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CDP’s investor research analyst Luke Fletcher discussed this with the BBC. CDP’s report on the cement industry, ‘Building Pressure’, has found that the sector must reduce its emissions twice over in order to meet the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. Some of the main findings of this report were highlighted by The Guardian. CDP’s Jane Stevensen, engagement director to the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures, writes for Financial Director on the importance of CFOs reporting climate risk. | |
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Events 5 - 6 June: CDP States & Regions webinar. Receive step-by-step guidance on how to access the CDP States and Regions questionnaire. Register here for the Italian (5 June) and French (6 June). 7 June: ‘Setting water targets aligned with the achievement of SDG 6’ webinar. Explore how CDP’s water security questionnaire supports business to set ambitious targets that are aligned with the achievement of SDG6. Register here. 8 and 22 June: Introduction to the CDP Disclosure Platform. Webinar in Mandarin, two available dates. Register here for the 8 June session and the 22 June session. | |
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