CDP Report
CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) is the world’s largest environmental information disclosure platform. Through standardized questionnaires, it guides companies to disclose their environmental impacts, risks, opportunities, and management actions in three core areas: climate change, forests, and water security. CDP reports are not only a key vehicle for companies to respond to investor, customer, and regulatory requirements, but also an important way to improve environmental management capabilities and establish a sustainable development image.
Core Value
1. Responding to stakeholder needs:
To meet the demands of investors (such as BlackRock, Vanguard and other institutions) and customers (such as Walmart, Apple and other supply chain companies) for transparency in environmental information and enhance trust in cooperation.
2. Enhance environmental management capabilities:
By using the CDP standardized questionnaire to sort out environmental data (such as greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption), management loopholes can be identified, and improvement directions can be clarified (such as the application of energy-saving and carbon-reducing technologies).
3. Enhance market competitiveness:
CDP ratings (A/A-/B, etc.) are an “international calling card” for a company’s sustainability level. A high rating can help a company stand out in bidding and brand promotion (such as being selected for the CDP “Climate Leaders List”).
4. Responding to regulatory trends:
Adapt to global climate disclosure regulatory requirements in advance (such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the US SEC Climate Information Disclosure Rules) to reduce compliance risks.
Services Provided By SUSTECH
Core Disclosure Areas and Questionnaire Structure of the CDP Report
Three core disclosure areas
Climate change:
- Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1/2/3 full-scope accounting)
- Climate risks and opportunities (physical risks: such as extreme weather; transitional risks: such as carbon taxes and green technology alternatives)
- Climate strategies and objectives (such as the Science Carbon Target (SBTi) and the Carbon Neutrality Roadmap)
- Climate governance framework (such as board oversight and cross-departmental enforcement mechanisms)
forest:
- Supply chain forest risks (such as whether raw materials involve illegal logging or deforestation)
- Procurement policies for forest-related products (such as FSC certification ratio)
- Forest conservation initiatives (such as supply chain traceability and community rights protection)
Water Safety:
- Water consumption and water sources (such as the proportion of surface water and groundwater).
- Water risk assessment (e.g., operational risks in water-scarce areas, water pollution risks)
- Water resource management measures (such as water-saving technologies and water recycling rate targets)
Questionnaire Submission Process and Cycle
CDP reports follow an “annual disclosure” cycle, with a typical process as follows:
Registration and Questionnaire Acquisition:
Every year from January to February, companies register an account on the CDP website and obtain the corresponding questionnaire based on the selected disclosure area (such as the “Climate Change Questionnaire”, which is divided into “Core Questionnaire” and “Comprehensive Questionnaire”. The Core Questionnaire is suitable for companies that are disclosing for the first time, while the Comprehensive Questionnaire requires more details).
Data collection and entry:
From February to April, companies collaborate across departments (such as environment, finance, supply chain, and legal) to collect data (such as emissions data and risk assessment reports) and complete questionnaires (supporting materials such as emissions accounting reports and third-party verification documents are required).
Submission and rating:
From April to July, companies submit questionnaires; CDP organizes an expert team to score companies based on three dimensions: “completeness of disclosure, effectiveness of management actions, and scientific nature of objectives” (score grades: A/A- > B > C > D > E > F, F being no disclosure).
Results Release and Improvements:
In September and October, CDP releases the enterprise score results; enterprises can develop improvement plans for the following year based on the score feedback (such as “Scope 3 emissions not accounted for” or “Climate targets not aligned with SBTi”).
SUSTECH
SUSTECH is an innovative technology service company with artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain at its core. We specialize in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) testing, certification, and compliance management, helping companies achieve their sustainable development goals. Through digital and intelligent means, we are redefining the testing and certification industry, making ESG compliance more transparent, efficient, and credible.
Core Advantage: Technology-enabled ESG Compliance
Intelligent ESG Data Acquisition and Analysis
- IoT Environmental Monitoring: Real-time collection of data on enterprise carbon emissions, wastewater discharge, energy consumption, etc., and automatic generation of ESG reports.
- AI carbon footprint calculation: Based on supply chain data, it accurately calculates the carbon footprint of a product throughout its entire lifecycle, in accordance with international standards such as ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol.
ESG Certification and Rating Optimization
- Automated compliance checks: AI compares data against global ESG standards (such as GRI, SASB, TCFD) to identify ESG risks for enterprises and provide improvement suggestions.
- ESG Rating Enhancement Solution: Combining industry best practices, we develop actionable ESG optimization strategies to help companies improve their ESG ratings from MSCI, S&P, and other ranking bodies.
Blockchain-based Evidence Storage and Transparent Traceability
- Tamper-proof ESG reports: All test data is stored on the blockchain to ensure traceability and auditability, enhancing the trust of investors and regulators.
- Supply chain ESG penetration management: Tracking supplier ESG performance to ensure compliance with the requirements of major international manufacturers.
