The journey to Glasgow has begun. We must halve emissions by 2030, and governments must raise their climate ambition by COP26 in November to meet this critical deadline. COVID-19 is still with us, but the vaccine demonstrates the power of science and data in solving complex problems. Now we must apply this resolve to solving the crises of climate change, deforestation and water security.

Companies, investors, cities, states and regions will play a vital role, and despite the pandemic their ambition to do so is at an all-time high. Last year CDP celebrated both its 20th anniversary and a milestone 10,000 disclosing entities. Increasing disclosure and management of environmental risks will be essential in building a better tomorrow.

In 2021, CDP is here to support our stakeholders in the journey to a net-zero thriving economy.

The CDP Non-Disclosure Campaign 2020 was the largest ever, with 105 investors with over US$10 trillion targeting more than 1,000 companies to disclose their environmental data. The campaign had the highest ever response rate, double that of 2019, and the data are now available.

CDP is a proud founding partner of the SBTi, which since 2015 has helped over 1,000 companies, accounting for nearly 20% of global market capitalization, reduce their emissions by 25%, equivalent to 302 million tons or 78 coal-fired power plants.

Alongside COVID-19, 2020 was the warmest year on record — a stark reminder of the climate crisis. Despite devastation, disruption and delay, there was clear progress and increased acceptance of the urgency of environmental action. However, we are still not on track with meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. Read more to learn how governments must enhance progress in this vital year of climate action.

Pratima Divgi, CDP Regional Director Hong Kong and South East Asia, draws out four trends that will shape corporate sustainability in the coming decade, as we ramp up efforts to reach net-zero by 2050 and build resilience against future risks.

Over 300 companies including AstraZeneca, Danone, Firmenich, HP Inc, KAO Corporation, Klabin S/A, Mars, Symrise AG and Mitsubishi Electric have been named on this year’s A List.

Five years on from the formation of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Ateli Iyalla, Managing Director, CDP North America, reflects on progress and argues that disclosing to CDP is the same as disclosing to the TCFD.

As we celebrate 20 years of CDP, we spoke to Pratima Divgi, Director (Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand) CDP, to hear her perspective on CDP’s work and why APAC companies should disclose through CDP.

As Managing Director of CDP North America, Ateli leads the drive to increase environmental transparency and action among companies, investors and local governments. Hear his insights in this Q&A for CDP at 20.