CDP Reporting Framework
Complete guide to CDP's reporting framework across Climate Change, Water Security and Forests programmes. Understanding the methodology, questionnaire structure and scoring approach.
Comprehensive climate risk, emissions and targets framework
Water risk assessment and management disclosure
Deforestation risk and supply chain transparency
Climate Change Framework
C0 Introduction
5 questionsGeneral company information and introduction to reporting
Key Areas
- Company details
- Reporting year
- Reporting boundary
- Base year methodology
C1 Governance
4 questionsBoard oversight and management responsibility for climate issues
Key Areas
- Board oversight
- Management responsibility
- Employee incentives
- Integration into strategy
C2 Risks & Opportunities
5 questionsClimate-related risks and opportunities identification and assessment
Key Areas
- Risk identification
- Opportunity assessment
- Financial impact
- Management strategies
C3 Business Strategy
4 questionsIntegration of climate considerations into business strategy
Key Areas
- Strategic planning
- Scenario analysis
- Transition planning
- Capital deployment
C4 Targets & Performance
6 questionsEmissions reduction targets and performance tracking
Key Areas
- Science-based targets
- Scope 1&2 targets
- Scope 3 targets
- Progress tracking
C5 Emissions Methodology
3 questionsApproach to emissions accounting and calculation
Key Areas
- Calculation methodology
- Consolidation approach
- Verification
- Base year recalculation
C6 Emissions Data
10 questionsDetailed Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data and breakdowns
Key Areas
- Scope 1 emissions
- Scope 2 emissions
- Scope 3 emissions
- Biogenic emissions
C7 Emissions Breakdown
9 questionsGeographic, business unit and activity-based emissions analysis
Key Areas
- Geographic breakdown
- Business breakdown
- Activity breakdown
- Intensity metrics
C8 Energy
3 questionsEnergy consumption, renewable energy use and energy efficiency
Key Areas
- Energy consumption
- Renewable energy
- Energy efficiency
- Energy-related activities
CDP scoring framework
Disclosure
Transparency of environmental reporting
Completion of CDP questionnaire sections. Assessment of how comprehensive and transparent the environmental reporting is.
Awareness
Understanding of environmental impacts and risks
Evidence of environmental risk assessment, impact measurement and understanding of environmental issues affecting the business.
Management
Coordinated action on environmental issues
Clear environmental policies, targets, and management systems. Evidence of structured approach to environmental management.
Leadership
Best practice environmental leadership
Best practice environmental management, ambitious targets, innovative approaches and industry leadership demonstration.
Water & Forests Programmes
Water Security Framework
Comprehensive assessment of water-related risks, dependencies and management strategies.
Key Sections
- Current state assessment
- Business strategy & planning
- Procedures & requirements
- Risks & opportunities
- Water accounting
- Linkages & trade-offs
Forests Framework
Supply chain transparency and deforestation risk assessment for forest-risk commodities.
Key Commodities
- Timber products
- Palm oil
- Cattle products
- Soy
- Cocoa
- Coffee