The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system

As international leaders met in Davos for the 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, CDP has been celebrating the businesses blazing a trail on environmental issues, with the release of the 2018 A List. Corporate action will be at the heart of our shift to a sustainable economy, and this year's A List recognizes 140+ corporates who are pioneering action towards a climate-safe, water-secure and deforestation-free future. By harnessing the competitive spirit of business, they are also spurring others to follow in their wake.

The 2018 A List

We awarded 140+ A List spots to companies driving environmental ambition in 2018. Top of our ranking was fragrance & flavor company Firmenich and cosmetics company L'Oréal - the only two companies to get A’s across the board for their actions on climate change, deforestation and water security.

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The rise of disclosure

In 2018 over 7,000 companies disclosed to CDP. That’s an 11% increase on the previous year. This represents an unprecedented shift in engagement, and highlights how far the transparency movement has come since CDP set out in 2002.

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Companies reaping the benefits from disclosure

With disclosure moving into the mainstream, we spoke to ‘triple A’ company L’Oréal, alongside leading renewable energy company Ørsted, and investment management giant Hermes, about the business benefits of disclosure.

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2018: A new chapter for climate action

CDP doesn’t operate in a vacuum and 2018 was a momentous year for the climate agenda. Our CEO Paul Simpson takes a look back at last year, and shares his hopes for the year ahead.

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Elsewhere on the web

To limit global warming to 1.5C the private sector must work to decarbonize by 2050. We Mean Business offer their insigh t into the 140+ leading companies that made it onto the CDP A List.

A list coverage from the Independent, noting that those companies who are taking action on climate change are outperforming their peers.

Meanwhile BusinessGreen explores ways in which leading companies are taking action, and earning places on the CDP A List.

With investors becoming increasingly aware of the risks posed by climate change, What Investment uses the CDP A List to breakdown some of the world’s greenest industries.

Writing for Reuters Dexter Galvin, CDP’s Global Director of Corporations and Supply Chains offers his perspective on the CDP A List and what it takes to be a corporate environmental leader.

Following the release of our US State by State 2018 report, BusinessGreen explores the growing awareness of climate impacts amongst US companies.

Cities are emission hotspots. This Nature article, authored in part by Kyra Appleby, CDP’s Global Director of Cities, States & Regions, presents global datasets from 343 cities around the world tracking their CO2 emissions.

Events:

31 January: Got questions about the 2018 scores? We'll be joining our scoring partner ADEC to help you better understand CDP’s 2018 Scoring - we will answer your questions and offer insight, tips and advice on the process. Register today.

5 February: This CDP led webinar – Building the low carbon transition – walks us through the integral role construction, building & real estate sectors will have in transforming societies towards sustainability. With two times available, register your interest for the 9:00 GMT session, or the 17:00 GMT session.

6 February: Join us in Las Vegas for the CDP Global Supply Chain Summit, where we will bring together CDP Supply Chain members to share their insights into the process of engaging with suppliers to build a sustainable value chain. RSVP today

19 February: The CDP Europe Awards will connect the continent’s most impactful companies, investors, city representatives and policymakers in a celebration of the ambition of the companies on our A List. RSVP today.

20 February: Transport will play a critical role in the low-carbon transition. Our Webinar on Mobility on the Move will explore ways in which the sector can work to decarbonize. Register for one of our two sessions at 9:00 GMT or 17:00 GMT.