CDP
CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, is a leading global non-profit organisation headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2000, CDP has established itself as a pivotal player in the environmental sustainability sector, focusing on climate change, water security, and deforestation. With operations spanning across Europe, North America, and Asia, CDP collaborates with thousands of companies and cities to drive transparency and accountability in environmental impact. The organisation's core services include data collection, analysis, and reporting, which empower businesses to measure and manage their environmental risks. CDP's unique platform enables stakeholders to access critical sustainability data, fostering informed decision-making. Recognised for its influential role in promoting corporate responsibility, CDP has achieved significant milestones, including the endorsement of its reporting framework by major investors and regulatory bodies, solidifying its position as a trusted authority in the sustainability landscape.
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CDP's score of 42 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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CDP's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, CDP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,033,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 10,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 58,399,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where emissions were about 63,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 6,291,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 52,689,000 kg CO2e. CDP has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a starting point in 2023. Additionally, the organisation established a near-term goal in 2020 to reduce energy and Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 5% by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. Historically, CDP has achieved notable reductions, with a reported 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and an 11% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from their Like-for-Like Data Covered Buildings between 2016 and 2021, generating about 35,063 tonnes of CO2. CDP's emissions data is sourced directly from COPT Defense Properties, with no cascaded data from parent organisations. The organisation continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,070,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 59,140,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
CDP is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
