The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) isn’t just a reporting platform—it’s an ESG benchmark used by over 680 financial institutions representing $130+ trillion in assets. If your company discloses weakly—or not at all—you risk falling behind competitors in investment access, procurement eligibility, and public trust.
CDP scores are already embedded in ESG data platforms and due diligence tools used by major buyers and financial analysts. If you’re not submitting—or submitting poorly—it sends a signal that your climate risk management may be underdeveloped.
What Makes CDP Different
CDP isn’t just about emissions. It evaluates governance, strategy, risk management, targets, verification, and supply chain engagement. Its questionnaires cover:
- Climate Change — emissions data, targets, and transition plans
- Water Security — basin-level risks and management
- Forests — commodities-related deforestation risks
Responses are scored from D to A, and results are published publicly—so a strong disclosure is both a compliance tool and a reputation asset.
Why Small and Mid-Sized Companies Should Care
You don’t have to be a publicly traded multinational to face CDP pressure. Many larger firms now require suppliers to complete CDP disclosures as part of their Scope 3 and ESG tracking. That includes sectors like automotive, retail, electronics, and consumer goods.
A strong CDP submission can help you win and retain contracts. A poor one might quietly disqualify you.
How ECG Helps You Submit With Confidence
At ECG Global Solutions, we support companies through every phase of CDP reporting:
- Completing or reviewing emissions inventories
- Aligning climate risk disclosures with TCFD
- Identifying gaps in governance, targets, or verification
- Strengthening narratives and evidence for higher scores
- Managing portal submissions and follow-up questions
Our goal is simple: move you from participation to performance.
The Bottom Line
CDP is fast becoming the global baseline for climate disclosure. Whether you’re disclosing voluntarily or under pressure, make sure your data, strategy, and narrative hold up—because others are watching.
