A CDP score is a rating system used by the CDP , you previously may have known them as the Carbon Disclosure Project . The CDP assess the performance of a diverse range of companies and cities looking specifically at how they manage their environmental impact, which includes their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A CDP score is used by companies, investors and governments to understand and compare their environmental impact. A CDP score reflects the level of transparency, action and progress an organisation is taking to reduce their GHG emissions , and is scored from A (the highest score) to D- (the lowest score). If an organisation's CDP score is high (A the highest score), it demonstrates dedication and commitment to lowering GHG emissions and their overall environmental impact, ensuring that they are moving towards a more sustainable future.

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Q: What are CDP reports?

A CDP report is a comprehensive report that cities and organisations undertake as part of a global CDP (previously known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) initiative. The CDP report is used to calculate an organisation or a city's CDP score , which is a rating of its environmental impact and risks, assessing all progress towards its sustainability goals. Companies and cities are scored on a scale of 0-100 based on the quality and quantity of their environmental disclosure, and the results are used to benchmark their performance against their peers and to drive improvements in sustainability practices globally. A CDP report records a range of key sustainability factors, including energy use, greenhouse gas emissions , water management and deforestation. A CDP report follows a universal framework , ensuring that the results are standardised, transparent and accurate, helping to inform future sustainability targets and actions.

Q: How do you conduct an impact report?

You can conduct an impact report using Ecometrica's step-by-step guide: 1. Define the scope : Determine what activities, products, and services will be included within the impact report, and identify the key sustainability issues and impacts that will be measured and reported. 2. Develop impact indicators: Select the impact indicators that will be used to measure and report the impact of your organisation's operations and activities. Indicators should be aligned with your organisation's sustainability objectives and targets, and should be relevant, measurable, and verifiable. 3. Collect data : Gather data from internal systems, third-party sources, and stakeholders. The data should be collected and managed in a robust and transparent manner, and should be verified for accuracy and completeness. 4. Analyse and report: Analyse the impact data, and report the results using a set of sustainability metrics and indicators. The results should be presented in a meaningful and accessible format, and should be accompanied by relevant case studies and examples that demonstrate the impact of your organisation's work. 5. Engage stakeholders: Engage with stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers and communities, better understanding their sustainability needs and concerns, and involving them within the impact reporting process. 6. Continuously improve: Use the impact report to inform continuous improvement, and to identify areas where your organisation can improve its sustainability performance and impact. Regularly review and update the impact report to ensure that it remains relevant and up-to-date.

Q: What does impact report mean?

An Impact report focuses on understanding and recording an organisation's social, environmental and economic impact. The objective of the report is to provide stakeholders with information on the tangible results and outcomes of an organisation's operations and activities, demonstrating its impact on people, communities and the environment. Impact reporting typically reflects the progress that an organisation is making towards specific sustainability goals, the outcomes and results of their sustainability initiatives. An Impact report can also include information on the sustainability performance of the supply chain and other business partners. Impact reporting is becoming increasingly important as organisations seek to demonstrate the positive benefits of their sustainability efforts, providing stakeholders with more comprehensive information on their sustainability performance. By tracking and reporting their impact, organisations can show their progress towards sustainability goals, reducing their environmental and social impact. Impact reporting is a key area of sustainability reporting and is often used in combination with other forms of reporting, such as sustainability reports , integrated reports, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports.

Q: What does an impact report include?

An impact report typically includes information on the social, environmental and economic impact of an organisation's operations and activities. The content of an impact report is unique to each organisation, but it usually includes the following elements: - Sustainability objectives and targets - Information on the sustainability goals an organisation has set and its progress towards achieving them - Impact data - Detailed data on the tangible results and outcomes of an organisation's sustainability initiatives, such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, energy and water efficiency, and waste reduction. - Stakeholder engagement - Information on how an organisation engages with stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, and communities, to understand their sustainability needs and concerns. - Supply chain sustainability - Information on the sustainability performance of an organisation's suppliers and business partners, including efforts to reduce environmental and social impacts in the supply chain . - Case studies and stories - Detailed examples demonstrating the impact of an organisation's sustainability initiatives, including any positive or negative impacts on people, communities and the environment. - Future plans and commitments - Information on an organisation's plans and commitments for the future, including new sustainability initiatives and targets . - Metrics and indicators - Use of sustainability metrics and indicators, such as GHG emissions, energy and water efficiency, and waste reduction, to track and report on an organisation's sustainability performance.

Q: What is impact reporting?

Impact reporting focuses on understanding and recording an organisation's social, environmental and economic impact. The objective of the report is to provide stakeholders with information on the tangible results and outcomes of an organisation's operations and activities, demonstrating its impact on people, communities and the environment. Impact reporting typically reflects the progress that an organisation is making towards specific sustainability goals, the outcomes and results of their sustainability initiatives. An Impact report can also include information on the sustainability performance of the supply chain and other business partners. Impact reporting is becoming increasingly important as organisations seek to demonstrate the positive benefits of their sustainability efforts, providing stakeholders with more comprehensive information on their sustainability performance. By tracking and reporting their impact, organisations can show their progress towards sustainability goals, reducing their environmental and social impact. Impact reporting is a key area of sustainability reporting and is often used in combination with other forms of reporting, such as integrated reports and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports.

Q: What is sustainable reporting? / sustainability reporting

Sustainable reporting is the process that organisations use to disclose information on their sustainability performance and environmental impact. The aim of sustainable reporting is to provide a comprehensive view of an organisation's sustainability performance and communicate the impact of its operations and activities on people, the planet and future generations. Sustainable reporting focuses on environmental, social and governance factors, which are often referred to as ESG factors. Sustainability reporting can take different formats and focus on different areas of sustainability, including integrated reports and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports. These types of reports typically disclose information on an organisation's sustainability strategy, governance, operations, products and services, supply chain and stakeholders. Sustainability reporting helps organisations to demonstrate their dedication to responsible and sustainable business practices, engaging with stakeholders and communicating the impact of their operations and activities on the environment, society and the economy.

Q: Do I need a CDP assessment?

The requirement for a CDP assessment is unique to each individual or business. Organisations and cities around the world are encouraged to conduct CDP assessments as part of the CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) global initiative, disclosing how they are having an impact on the environment, which includes their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. CDP assessments are an important tool for businesses and cities, allowing them to understand their GHG emissions , setting targets and actioning these to reduce their emissions, moving towards more sustainable practices for the future.

Q: Do I need a GHG emissions assessment?

The requirement for a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions assessment is unique to each individual or business. Some companies and organisations are required to carry out GHG emissions assessments to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements, whereas other businesses are not required to carry out this type of assessment, however they do so to measure and record their greenhouse gas emissions , putting strategies in place to reduce them. Many companies choose to conduct GHG emissions assessments as it meets their organisational objectives to be more sustainable for the future.

Q: What are GHG emissions?

Greenhouse Gases, often referred to as GHG, are a group of gases that trap heat within the earth's atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse gas effect. The greenhouse gases that are trapped within the atmosphere cause the earth's temperature to rise. Gases that are included within the GHG group are: -Carbon Dioxide (CO2) -Methane (CH4) -Nitrous Oxide (N2O) -Fluorinated Gases (F-gases) GHG emissions relate to the release of these gases into the atmosphere as a result of human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, industrial processes, agriculture, and deforestation. These greenhouse gas emissions trap heat within the earth's atmosphere and contribute to climate change, leading to rising global temperatures and causing changes in weather patterns and sea levels. Measuring and reducing GHG emissions is a crucial step in mitigating the impacts of climate change and supporting a more sustainable future. By understanding and tracking GHG emissions, individuals and organisations can identify the sources of their emissions and develop strategies to reduce them. This information is used to inform sustainability reporting , support informed decision-making, and measure progress towards reducing emissions and reaching a low-carbon future.