CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)
CDP runs the global disclosure system for environmental impact. Through its annual questionnaires, CDP collects data from companies, cities, states, and regions on climate change, water security, and forests/deforestation. Over 23,000 companies disclose through CDP, which scores responses A through D-. CDP questionnaires are aligned with TCFD recommendations and increasingly with ISSB standards. Used by 740+ investors with $136 trillion in assets.
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Framework Domains (5)
Climate Change Performance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CDP-CC-1 | GHG Emissions Reporting |
| CDP-CC-2 | Emissions Reduction Targets |
| CDP-CC-3 | Emissions Reduction Initiatives |
| CDP-CC-4 | Energy Consumption and Mix |
Environmental Performance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CDP-EP-1 | Water Security |
| CDP-EP-2 | Forests and Deforestation |
| CDP-EP-3 | Biodiversity Impacts |
| CDP-EP-4 | Plastics |
Governance and Strategy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CDP-GS-1 | Board Oversight of Environmental Issues |
| CDP-GS-2 | Management Responsibility |
| CDP-GS-3 | Strategic Integration |
| CDP-GS-4 | Financial Planning Integration |
Metrics, Targets, and Scoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CDP-MT-1 | Metrics and Key Performance Indicators |
| CDP-MT-2 | Target Setting and Progress |
| CDP-MT-3 | Verification and Assurance |
| CDP-MT-4 | CDP Scoring Categories |
Risk Management
Establishing and maintaining a cyber security risk management program
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AASB-S2-25a | Risk Identification and Assessment Processes |
| AASB-S2-25b | Opportunity Identification Processes |
| AASB-S2-25c | Integration with Overall Risk Management |
| AESCSF-RM-1 | Cyber Security Risk Management Strategy |
| AESCSF-RM-2 | Risk Assessment Process |
| AESCSF-RM-3 | Risk Response and Mitigation |
| AESCSF-RM-4 | Risk Management Integration |
| CDP-RM-1 | Risk Identification Process |
| CDP-RM-2 | Dependencies and Impacts Assessment |
| CDP-RM-3 | Value Chain Risk Assessment |
| FAA-CS-3.1 | Data-Driven Risk Management |
| FAA-CS-3.2 | Supply Chain Risk Management |
| FAA-CS-3.3 | Vulnerability Assessment |
| GAMP5-1.1 | Risk-Based Approach |
| GAMP5-1.2 | Patient Safety Risk Assessment |
| GAMP5-1.3 | Functional Risk Assessment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)?
CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 32 controls. CDP runs the global disclosure system for environmental impact. Through its annual questionnaires, CDP collects data from companies, cities, states, and regions on climate change, water security, and forests/deforestation. Over 23,000 companies disclose through CDP, which scores responses A through D-. CDP questionnaires are aligned with TCFD recommendations and increasingly with ISSB standards. Used by 740+ investors with $136 trillion in assets. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) have?
CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) has 32 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Risk Management (16 controls), Climate Change Performance (4 controls), Environmental Performance (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) map to?
CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) maps to 474 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (38% coverage), NIST AI 600-1 Generative AI Profile (38% coverage), BREEAM — Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (34% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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