CDP - Carbon Disclosure Project
Discover how aligning with CDP can propel your sustainability strategy while ensuring compliance with global standards. At CEMAsys, we specialize in guiding businesses like yours toward impactful, measurable, and credible environmental action.
Introduction to CDP
What is CDP
CDP is an international non-profit organization founded in 2000 that operates a global disclosure system to manage environmental impacts. Initially focused on climate change, CDP has broadened its mission to include water security and deforestation. The organization provides a comprehensive reporting framework that enables companies, cities, and regions to measure, disclose, and manage their environmental performance. Today, CDP works with over 18,700 companies, cities, and regions worldwide, representing more than 50% of global market capitalization.
Benefits of CDP
CEMAsys will always encourage businesses to report to CDP
As a dedicated partner, we’re here to support our customers in this journey. A CDP survey shows that 7 out of 10 companies sharing their information gain valuable insights into their environmental impact and management practices.
Build trust
An approved score by CDP showcases your ESG efforts, and easily demonstrates transparency.
Competitive edge
Gain a competitive advantage in stock market performance, access to capital, and success in winning tenders.
Benchmark performance
Evaluate and monitor your environmental performance against industry peers with a globally recognized sustainability score and receive valuable feedback on your climate objectives.
Identify risks and opportunities
Discover potential risks and opportunities that may otherwise go unnoticed enabling proactive decision making.
Meet mandatory disclosures
Stay ahead of regulations – as mandatory disclosure is increasing, reporting through CDP helps companies comply with reporting requirements in various regions.
improve your score with the CEMAsys method
As a trusted CDP-accredited partner since 2010, we are committed to guiding businesses on their sustainability journey.
Real impact starts with real data. CDP’s global framework empowers organizations to measure, disclose, and act on their environmental footprint. Supported by effective strategies and measurable results, we are prepared to assist your organization in improving or starting your reporting process from beginning to end.
We are confident we will achieve our CDP goals in 2024, thanks to the CEMAsys team. I would have to say that this has been one of the best experiences we’ve had working with consultants to date. Timely, knowledgeable, patient, helpful, precise, organized, and friendly service!
— K. Mackenzie, Director of Corporate Sustainability, KBR
It was a pleasure working with CEMAsys on our CDP reporting 2023. The consultants’ support was hands-on, effective and timely; conducted in professional manner and with a clear focus on upskilling our internal resources along the way.
Scatec ASA appointed CEMAsys as our climate reporting partner in 2018. Since our relationship with CEMAsys started, their strong work ethic, industry knowledge, and experience has been greatly beneficial to us. CEMAsys supported Scatec ASA through their online portal, where we were able to capture, track, understand, and report on our GHG emissions. In addition, CEMAsys has guided us through the process of completing and submitting our CDP response since 2019. We appreciate their commitment, professionalism, and guidance that contributed to Scatec ASA’s climate change strategy.
-Julie Hamre VP ESG reporting & strategy, Scatec
CDP scores are the gold standard for environmental performance, and CEMAsys will help you achieve your goals
As a CDP Silver Partner, we gain access to specialized training and exclusive insights into CDP’s methodology. Our experienced ESG consultants will guide your company seamlessly through the entire reporting cycle, from start to finish. CDP scores are recognized as the gold standard for environmental performance, and at CEMAsys, we are committed to helping you achieve your sustainability ambitions.
Our Services
GAP ANALYSIS
Evaluation of a previous year’s CDP responses against the new guidelines and scoring criteria
Prepares a company’s previous response for the new reporting cycle
Identify the gaps that should be enhanced for the upcoming reporting cycle
SCORE CHECK
Evaluation of draft versions of a CDP response before submission
Specific feedback and guidance on how to receive the highest possible score per question
Ensures a quality check of all qualitative and quantitative answers and identifies areas for improvement
PROJECT SUPPORT
Advisory throughout the CDP process: Formulating answers, calculations and communicating with internal sources.
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IMPROVE SCORE
Supported by effective strategies and measurable results, we are prepared to assist your organization in improving or starting your reporting process from beginning to end
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FAQ
Companies requested by investors, customers, or industry initiatives often report to CDP. Voluntary reporting is also encouraged to enhance transparency. Many organizations use CDP to align their environmental strategies and ambitions with best practices, demonstrating leadership in sustainability and risk management. Reporting to CDP can also improve access to capital, strengthen brand reputation, and meet evolving regulatory expectations.
Companies requested by investors, customers, or industry initiatives often report to CDP. Voluntary reporting is also encouraged to enhance transparency. Many organizations use CDP to align their environmental strategies and ambitions with best practices, demonstrating leadership in sustainability and risk management. Reporting to CDP can also improve access to capital, strengthen brand reputation, and meet evolving regulatory expectations.
CDP scoring is designed to measure transparency, awareness, management, and leadership in environmental sustainability. The scoring process, which is tailored to specific industries to account for sector challenges, aggregates individual question scores into an overall grade. CDP assigns each respondent a score from A to D-. Organizations that are requested but do not report to CDP receive an F.
Improving your CDP score depends on your company’s current actions and long-term strategy. CEMAsys conducts detailed gap analyses to identify where points are lost and why, helping clients enhance their disclosures for the next reporting cycle.
Key areas that CDP heavily weights and that companies should focus on include:
- Transparent disclosure of energy use and GHG emissions across all scopes: Accurate data reporting on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions is critical
- Science-based emission reduction targets: Setting targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.
- Supplier engagement: Working with suppliers and value chain partners to track and reduce negative impacts can significantly boost your score.
- Climate risk integration: Embedding environmental-related impacts, risks, and opportunities into governance, strategy, and financial planning.
- Use of renewable energy: Demonstrating commitments to clean energy sources improves performance.
By addressing these areas, companies can strengthen their CDP score while building a more resilient and responsible business strategy.
While CDP disclosures are voluntary, companies are asked to report on key environmental metrics, sustainability initiatives, and business strategies. Organizations will be asked to disclose environmental metrics, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, environmental impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs), and emission reduction targets. Reporting also covers governance, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of IROs into strategic business decisions. Additionally, CDP includes Forest and Water Security disclosures, requiring companies to report on deforestation risks, water usage, and conservation efforts.
The SBTi provides a framework for companies to set emission reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement. It was formed through a collaboration between CDP and several other leading sustainability organizations.
Companies that commit to SBTi-approved targets demonstrate leadership in climate action and can achieve higher CDP scores when reporting their targets and progress on the platform.
Emissions verification is not strictly required but is necessary to reach leadership scoring levels (A to A-), as it ensures credibility and transparency.
To ensure your data is verifiable and auditable, implement a consistent data collection process and create an audit trail that includes who uploaded data and when.
Yes, CDP aligns with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive by incorporating key disclosure requirements, making it a useful tool for companies preparing for EU compliance. Reporting through CDP helps organizations streamline data collection and enhance transparency while aligning with the CSRD’s standardized ESG disclosures.
Click here to read CDP’s official report on its alignment with CSRD or contact us to learn how CDP reporting can support your compliance efforts.
CDP reviews submissions and assigns a score (A to D-) based on completeness and quality. A high score can enhance brand reputation, build investor confidence, and demonstrate climate leadership. CEMAsys supports clients in analyzing their results and developing targeted strategies for future reporting success.