{"id":47299,"date":"2025-07-22T09:20:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T07:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecos.ch\/cdp-the-carbon-disclosure-project-simply-explained\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:51:46","slug":"cdp-the-carbon-disclosure-project-simply-explained","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecos.ch\/en\/cdp-the-carbon-disclosure-project-simply-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"CDP &#8211; The Carbon Disclosure Project simply explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>CDP &#8211; The Carbon Disclosure Project simply explained<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>CDP is one of the world\u2019s leading platforms for environmental and climate data. Companies, cities, and regions use CDP to transparently report on their climate risks, emissions, and strategies. For many companies, <strong>CDP reporting<\/strong> is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for financing, partnerships, and regulatory compliance.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>ecos helps Swiss companies implement their CDP climate reporting in a strategic and efficient manner. 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Its goal is to provide investors, companies, and other stakeholders with comparable data, thereby making progress on climate action measurable. <\/p>\n<p>Companies that report to the CDP complete one or more <strong>CDP questionnaires<\/strong> each year on the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate Change<\/strong> is the questionnaire most frequently completed by companies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water security<\/strong> is also addressed by many companies when water-related risks or opportunities arise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deforestation (Forests) <\/strong>is also relevant for companies with supply chains that rely on forest-based raw materials.<\/li>\n<li>Plastics &amp; Biodiversity has been included in the questionnaire since 2025, but has not yet been evaluated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The CDP is constantly refining its standards. Several changes were made for 2026 to make reporting more relevant and efficient. You can find more information on this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecos.ch\/en\/cdp-2026-key-updates-and-how-your-company-can-benefit\/\" title=\"CDP Updates for 2026\">in this news article<\/a><\/strong>.  <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why is CDP reporting important?<\/h3>\n<p>More and more investors, business partners, and customers are paying attention to how companies manage their climate risks. A good <strong>CDP score<\/strong> or a high <strong>CDP rating<\/strong> signals transparency and a sense of responsibility and is increasingly becoming the basis for investment decisions and partnerships. <\/p>\n<p>CDP Disclosure helps companies refine their climate strategy, identify opportunities, and meet regulatory requirements such as the <strong>TCFD<\/strong> framework.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to specifically improve your CDP score?<br \/><strong>We&#8217;re here to help you every step of the way!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"symbol-main__title\" id=\"symbol-title\" data-height-descr=\"title\">\u2794 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecos.ch\/en\/cdp-assistance\/#form\">Schedule a meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>CDP Score, Rating, and Ranking: What\u2019s Behind Them?<\/h3>\n<p>Responses to the <strong>CDP questionnaire <\/strong>are evaluated and result in a <strong>CDP score<\/strong> ranging from A to D. This score forms the basis for the <strong>CDP rating <\/strong>and the <strong>CDP ranking<\/strong> among comparable companies. A high score indicates that a company understands, manages, and transparently reports on climate risks.  <\/p>\n<p>Many companies are actively working to improve their CDP rating in order to meet investor requirements and stand out from the competition.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How the CDP questionnaire works<\/h3>\n<p>The annual CDP questionnaire is comprehensive. Among other things, it asks about: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emissions data and reduction targets<\/li>\n<li>Governance structures<\/li>\n<li>Climate risk analyses<\/li>\n<li>Measures to reduce emissions<\/li>\n<li>Supply chains and Scope 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The topic of CDP supply chains is becoming increasingly important: Large companies are increasingly requiring their suppliers to disclose CDP data as well. This directly affects many Swiss SMEs. <\/p>\n<p>Completing this process requires careful alignment of data, goals, and strategies. 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