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CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)

International
v2025 Questionnaire
3 domains
13 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. Approximately 9,000-10,000 companies disclose through CDP each year, and responses are scored on a scale from A (lead) to D (lagging).

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Framework Domains (3)

CDP: Environmental Performance Modules

7 controls
Controls in the CDP: Environmental Performance Modules domain of CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)7 controls
CodeTitle
CDP-M10Module 10 - Environmental Performance: Plastics
CDP-M11Module 11 - Environmental Performance: Biodiversity
CDP-M12Module 12 - Environmental Performance: Financial Services
CDP-M6Module 6 - Environmental Performance: Consolidation Approach
CDP-M7Module 7 - Environmental Performance: Climate Change
CDP-M8Module 8 - Environmental Performance: Forests
CDP-M9Module 9 - Environmental Performance: Water Security

CDP: General and Sign-Off

2 controls
Controls in the CDP: General and Sign-Off domain of CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)2 controls
CodeTitle
CDP-M1Module 1 - Introduction
CDP-M13Module 13 - Further Information and Sign-Off

CDP: Integrated Modules (Governance, Risk, Strategy)

4 controls
Controls in the CDP: Integrated Modules (Governance, Risk, Strategy) domain of CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)4 controls
CodeTitle
CDP-M2Module 2 - Identification, Assessment and Management of Dependencies, Impacts, Risks and Opportunities
CDP-M3Module 3 - Disclosure of Risks and Opportunities
CDP-M4Module 4 - Governance
CDP-M5Module 5 - Business Strategy

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), you already cover:

Maps to 5 other frameworks

13 total controls
AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures
5 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
38%
TNFD Recommendations
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
31%
TCFD Recommendations
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%
GRI Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)?

CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is a compliance framework from International with 3 domains and 13 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. Approximately 9,000-10,000 companies disclose through CDP each year, and responses are scored on a scale from A (lead) to D (lagging). 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 13 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are CDP: Environmental Performance Modules (7 controls), CDP: Integrated Modules (Governance, Risk, Strategy) (4 controls), CDP: General and Sign-Off (2 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 5 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures (38% coverage), TNFD Recommendations (31% coverage), TCFD Recommendations (15% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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