| The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system A year ago, few would have predicted that last week’s Climate Week NYC 2020 would take place virtually. Nor would many have expected that next month’s COP26 would be postponed. Amid disruption and uncertainty, it can be hard to keep sight on the increasingly urgent need for robust climate action and a green, resilient recovery. But companies, investors, local governments and cities are showing that it is possible. To maintain the momentum and drive the zero-carbon transition forward, we need continued bold action from all actors and ambitious government policy to cut emissions, halt deforestation, and protect the planet’s water supplies. | |
| Driving supply chain collaboration for a forest positive future In 2019, one football pitch of primary rainforest was cleared every 6 seconds. We’re inviting CDP’s supply chain forests members to join our challenge and take action on deforestation with their suppliers. Learn more in this blog from Morgan Gillespy (Global Director, Forests) and George Hodge (Global Head of Supply Chain). | |
| 5 ways Phoenix is leading on water security Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the U.S. and it’s supply of freshwater from the Colorado River is under threat. The city has tapped into wellsprings of innovation to decouple growth from water use. Read our blog to learn five ways the city is leading on water security. | |
| Foundations for science-based net-zero targets The SBTi has launched a new report laying out the foundations for credible, science-based targets consistent with achieving a net-zero world by no later than 2050. Led by CDP, this report forms the basis of a process to develop the first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero target setting. CDP’s Alberto Carrillo Pineda explains what this means for corporate climate strategies. | |
| CEOs urge EU heads of state to set higher 2030 emissions reduction targets CDP has supported an open letter bringing together over 170 business leaders and investors to call on EU policy makers to support a 2030 emissions reduction target of at least 55%. Ambitious targets are necessary if the EU is to achieve its ambition of becoming a climate-neutral continent by 2050. | |
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| CDP in the news This opinion piece in Karma by CDP’s Cate Lamb (Global Director, Water Security) makes it clear that big business must take the “invisible risk” of water security seriously. Environmental SDGs suffer from a data gap. Corporate environmental disclosure could help fill it, argue CDP’s Pietro Bertazzi (Global Director, Policy Engagement) and Helen Finlay (Senior Global Policy Manager) in a guest article for the IISD SDG Knowledge Hub. Nature is everyone’s business, and CDP CEO Paul Simpson has signed an open letter to “CEOs everywhere” to convey this urgent message to political leaders. Our recent report on water pollution risks and opportunities in the apparel and textiles industry has been widely covered in publications such as Vogue Business, Forbes, Eco-Business, BusinessGreen, Environmental Leader and Karma. | |
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| Events Supply Chains without chainsaws - How companies can fight deforestation Forests are remarkable sources of ecosystems services. Their loss severely contributes to climate change and impacts biodiversity, the provision of livelihoods, clear water and countless raw material. Join this webinar to learn about how collaboration with your suppliers can help you build deforestation-free and more resilient supply chains, with better risk management. 15 Oct 2020 REGISTER Assessing the low-carbon transition of companies in the Chemicals, Glass, Aluminium and Pulp & Paper sectors The ACT – Assessing low-Carbon Transition® initiative assesses how ready an organization is to transition to the low-carbon economy using future-oriented, sector-specific methodologies. ACT is developing new methodologies to cover the Chemicals, Aluminium, Glass, and Pulp & Paper sectors and needs your input. Join a webinar to understand the benefits, timeline and requirements of the project! 15 Oct 2020 Register: 11:00 CET or 16:00 CET The Unknown Water Risks in Supply Chains Water degradation and depletion is closely linked to the effects of climate change but only 50% of companies responding to CDP in 2019 were able to pinpoint how water security translated into business risk. Join our webinar to learn about the water-related risks in your value chain and how you can use supplier reported data to anticipate and reduce their impacts. 18 Nov 2020 REGISTER
The Economist’s Climate Risk Asia Week 2020 This week long summit brings together policymakers, business leaders, investors, insurers and scientists to discuss how organizations are preparing for climate change, and how they can do more. CDP Hong Kong’s Regional Director Pratima Divgi is speaking at a panel discussion on December 4th titled “Industry-developed or prescribed policy”, followed by a Q&A session. 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2020 REGISTER | |
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