What is CDP? 

 

The CDP (the Carbon Disclosure Project) is one of the world’s leading environmental disclosure ESG ratings, offering a structured, questionnaire-based process for organizations to report their environmental impacts. This framework helps companies disclose crucial data on carbon emissions, deforestation risks, and water usage, among other environmental factors. 

 

By participating in this investor-led ESG rating, organizations provide transparency on their environmental footprint and strategies, building trust with investors, customers, and stakeholders through standardized, comprehensive disclosures. The CDP questionnaire serves as a critical tool, ensuring organizations report in a clear and consistent manner, aligned with global environmental goals. 

 

What does CDP cover? 

CDP covers three primary areas of environmental impact, each using a detailed questionnaire to guide companies through the reporting process: 

  • Climate Change: The questionnaire focuses on a company’s carbon footprint, emissions reductions, climate risks, and management strategies. It requires specific data related to Scope 1, 2, and (if applicable) Scope 3 emissions. 
  • Forests: This part of the questionnaire addresses deforestation risks, land use practices, and the impact of supply chains on forest ecosystems. Companies report on how they manage and mitigate deforestation risks in their operations. 
  • Water Security: The CDP Water questionnaire focuses on water usage, risks related to water scarcity or pollution, and how companies manage their water resources to ensure sustainable consumption. 

 

By answering the CDP questionnaire, companies can systematically evaluate and disclose their environmental risks and opportunities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals. This helps organizations prepare for long-term environmental challenges while also demonstrating leadership in sustainability. 

 

YouSustain's CDP services 

At YouSustain, we provide tailored assistance to help organizations navigate CDP’s detailed questionnaire-based reporting process. Whether you’re seeking guidance to improve your CDP score or need help managing the entire submission process, we offer: 

  • Score Checks: We review your questionnaire responses to ensure they meet CDP’s scoring criteria, helping to improve your ranking. 
  • Response Support: Our team guides you through the reporting sorware, ensuring your responses are aligned with CDP’s requirements and are fully compliant. 
  • Full Submission Management: If your team is short on capacity, we can handle the full questionnaire submission, ensuring every detail is covered in line with CDP standards. 

 

We offer expertise across CDP Climate, Forests, and Water questionnaires, ensuring your company successfully meets your stakeholders' expectations. 

 

 

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