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CDP Reporting & Carbon Disclosure Project

Complete CDP reporting guide covering methodology, process, and disclosure requirements. Understanding CDP reporting costs, timelines, scoring methodology, and implementation guidance for UK companies. Our comprehensive reporting framework helps organizations navigate the complete CDP process effectively.

Last updated 15 May 2026 · Independent analysis
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Key Statistics & Numbers

CDP Global · 2025 Report
18,700+companies
Companies reporting through CDP globally

Over 18,700 companies worth 50% of global market capitalisation disclosed through <a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/companies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP</a> in 2025, making it the world's largest environmental disclosure system.

<a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/articles/media/cdp-annual-report-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP Annual Report 2025</a>

Investor Network
£110trillion
Assets under management using CDP data

680+ investor signatories with £110 trillion in assets under management request environmental data through <a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/investor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP</a> for investment decisions.

<a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/investor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP Investor Signatories 2025</a>

UK Companies · FTSE 100
92%reporting
FTSE 100 companies reporting through CDP

92 out of 100 FTSE 100 companies disclosed through <a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP Climate Change</a> programme, making UK one of the highest participation rates globally.

<a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/research/global-reports" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP UK Analysis 2025</a>

CDP Administrative Fees
£925first year
CDP administrative fee for first-time reporters

Direct fee to <a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/respond-to-cdp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP</a> for first-time reporting companies. Annual fee increases to £1,175 from year three onwards.

<a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/respond-to-cdp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP Fee Structure 2026</a>

Implementation Costs
£20k-£100ktypical range
Total cost of CDP implementation including consultants

Includes data collection, consultant support, verification, and internal resources. Varies by company size and complexity.

Market Analysis 2025

CDP Scoring · A-List
283companies
Companies achieving CDP A-List status in 2025

Less than 2% of reporting companies achieved <a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">A-List status</a> across climate, water, and forests programmes in 2025.

<a href="https://www.cdp.net/en/research/global-reports/cdp-climate-change-report-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--paper); text-decoration: underline;">CDP A List 2025</a>

CDP process timeline

1

Registration & Setup

January - March

Register on CDP platform, receive invitations, and prepare data collection framework

2

Data Collection

March - May

Gather emissions data, governance information, targets, and risk assessments

3

Questionnaire Completion

May - July

Complete relevant CDP questionnaires with detailed responses and evidence

4

Submission

July 31st

Submit final responses by deadline for scoring and publication

5

Scoring & Results

December

Receive CDP score and benchmark report, published globally

CDP investment requirements

Direct CDP Costs

CDP Administrative Fee (First-time)£925
CDP Annual Fee (3+ years)£1,175
CDP Reporter Services (Optional)£2,500-£5,000

Implementation Costs

Data Collection & Analysis£10,000-£50,000
Consultant Support£15,000-£40,000
Third-party Verification£5,000-£20,000
Total CDP Investment: £20,000-£100,000

Depending on organization size and complexity

CDP scoring methodology

A

Leadership

Best practice environmental management

B

Management

Coordinated action on environmental issues

C

Awareness

Knowledge of environmental impacts

D

Disclosure

Transparent about environmental impacts

Explore CDP Resources

CDP Timeline 2026

Complete timeline with deadlines, key dates and submission requirements.

CDP Framework

Understanding CDP methodology across Climate, Water and Forests.

CDP Standards

Integration with TCFD, GRI, SASB and ISSB frameworks.

Environmental Reporting

Comprehensive environmental disclosure across all programmes.

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