CARBON-DISCLOSURE-PROJECT-CDP

CDP UK environmental disclosure founded 2000.

Definition

CDP scoring scale: A (Leadership), A- (Leadership), B (Management), B- (Management), C (Awareness), C- (Awareness), D (Disclosure), D- (Disclosure), F (Failure to Disclose). Annual questionnaires: Climate Change Module (~100 questions), Water Security (~70 questions), Forests (~80 questions). Investor signatories: ~700 investors $130 trillion AUM. CDP A List ~500 companies. Coordination with TCFD recommendations.

Origin

CDP founded 2000 by Paul Dickinson and Tessa Tennant in London ; global expansion 2003+ ; ~23000 companies completing 2024 questionnaire.

Example in context

Microsoft obtains CDP A List 2023 for Climate Change and Water Security ; detailed reporting Scope 1-2-3 emissions, transition plan to net-zero 2030 (carbon negative).

Related terms

• TCFD — key alignment.