Your need-to-know updates from CDP this month

Last month, we gathered industry leaders for a series of insightful discussions on how quality environmental data is leveraged by UK businesses and financial institutions to futureproof operations and supply chains.

We explored how data users in the UK leverage CDP data for strategic decision-making, how supply chains can accelerate decarbonization and reduce Scope 3 emissions, and the critical importance of integrating nature disclosure alongside climate reporting.

Thanks to HSBC for hosting, and to our speakers and attendees – including CDP’s Supply Chain and Reporter Services members – for their contributions.

Through CDP’s Reporter Services program, organizations gain access to valuable data, actionable insights and tailored support – helping them navigate this evolving landscape and make informed, Earth-positive decisions.

Learn more about a Reporter Services Membership today.

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🚀 Latest launches

Simplify your reporting with the new ESRS E1 mapping from CDP and EFRAG. Bridging the CDP questionnaire and the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) E1, this aims to streamline reporting, increase disclosure efficiency and give you more time to focus on driving real impact. Download the mapping today.

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Private equity-owned companies are making significant strides in climate impact disclosure, with a 55% increase in reporting and notable emissions reductions – achieving a median 5% drop in Scope 1 and a 26% decrease in Scope 2 emissions. But the impact goes beyond reducing negative impacts.

These companies are translating sustainability gains into tangible business advantages by improving operational efficiency, lowering carbon costs, and enhancing customer offerings. Our latest report with Bain & Company uncovers five key practices driving this success.

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📝 Browse our blogs

In 2024, close to 1,000 local governments from over 80 countries disclosed their climate and resiliency actions, greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation targets through CDP-ICLEI Track. But many cities continue to face significant logistical and financial challenges in implementing their climate projects.

To address this, CDP and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) are collaborating to leverage data from CDP-ICLEI Track, identifying projects that need assistance through the Gap Fund. Learn how your city can get involved.

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In the fast-evolving landscape of sustainable procurement, compliance is no longer just a box to tick – it’s a catalyst for value creation. This was the key message from a panel discussion at Economist Impact this month, during the 10th Sustainability Week, where industry leaders highlighted how businesses can navigate complex regulatory frameworks while unlocking strategic advantages. Explore key insights in this blog.

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📢️ Events

The Nature Finance Forum Europe (#NFFEU) will be launched in partnership with United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) at the Pullman Montparnasse, Paris, on April 28, 2025. If you’re an Institutional Investor or want to find out whether you are eligible for a complimentary Climate Leader Pass, then please apply today.

CDP is also delighted to have a 25% Institutional Partner discount for our network to attend the Forum, use code IP-CDP25OFF.

Secure your pass today to connect with over 200 senior executives, investors and project implementers to explore nature-positive solutions, nature capital markets and actionable insights on integrating nature into investment portfolios.

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💡 Insights, in seconds

The environmental crisis must be looked at holistically – addressing climate, forests, water security and biodiversity as interconnected challenges.

As part of the Global Disclosure Dialogue 2024, we spoke with Carolina Diaz Giraldo from Colombia’s Departamento Nacional de Planeación to explore how the country is leveraging CDP disclosure and environmental data to accelerate meaningful environmental progress:

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