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Understanding the CDP framework
CDP is a nonprofit organization that runs one of the largest environmental disclosure system. The organization provides standardized questionnaires for companies to disclose consistent, comparable environmental data. CDP scores these disclosures annually, evaluating companies based on both transparency and performance.
The long-term goal for many is to make it onto the coveted “A-List.” However, out of 21,000 companies scored in 2023, just under 400 companies achieved an A rating.
What’s New in CDP for 2025
Stability with Strategic Refinements
The 2025 disclosure cycle places emphasis on stability. The integrated questionnaire and scoring methodology remain largely unchanged since 2024, though guidance and wording have been refined for greater clarity and usability.
Key Dates
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Week of March 31: PDF questionnaire released
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Week of April 28: Questionnaire guidance and scoring methodology published
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Week of June 18: Reporting window opens
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September 17: Deadline for submissions eligible for a CDP score
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Week of November 17: Deadline to submit unscored responses and amendments
Core Content Updates
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Minimal changes to the core climate, water, and forest modules; question dependencies refined, definitions clarified, and dropdown options enhanced for usability
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Plastics and biodiversity continue to be included but remain unscored in 2025
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The SME questionnaire remains largely unchanged, with minor navigational and guidance improvements
Scoring & Verification
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For the first time, forests and water financing activities in the financial services sector will be publicly scored
- The essential criteria framework, expanded to B and C score levels in prior cycle, remains critical for advancement, particularly in governance and risk modules
Strategic Alignment & Scope
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Further alignment with ESRS (EU Sustainability Reporting Standards) and IFRS S2 enables cross-framework efficiencies
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Emphasis on comprehensive Scope 3 reporting processes and supplier engagement remains. Verification, particularly third-party assurance, is recognized as a strong signal of quality.
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Elements of TFND (nature-related financial disclosures) are increasingly embedded, with biodiversity and plastics questions reflecting this shift, though not yet scored.
CDP Reporting Standards and Trends
CDP continues to evolve alongside environmental priorities and regulatory expectations. Recent updates foreground verified data quality, framework alignment, and strategic utility rather than radical questionnaire redesign.
Looking Beyond 2025
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Climate Transition Plans: The number of companies with 1.5 °C-aligned transition plans grew 44% in 2023, yet only 2% disclosed all 21 recommended indicators. CDP provides comprehensive discussion and technical notes on what defines a credible climate transition plan
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Transparency as Business Imperative: CDP executives stress that disclosure is no longer optional—it is central to competitiveness and credibility in evolving markets.
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Strategic Expansion: Expect broader inclusion of oceans, land use, and social/governance dimensions over time as CDP deepens its intersectional approach.
The Three Phases of CDP Reporting in 2025
Phase 1: Getting Started
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Review the 2025 integrated questionnaire (Modules 1–13) and updated scoring methodology
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Conduct a gap analysis using your 2024 score
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Set internal timelines aligned with the September scoring window
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Prepare to disclose essential criteria, even if not targeting top scores
Phase 2: Data Collection & Reporting
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Focus on Scope 1–3 emissions, renewable energy, carbon credits, water, forests, and the unscored plastics/biodiversity modules
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Use Cozero to gather data, engage suppliers, and capture verifiable metrics
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Define reporting boundaries carefully for consistency with Module 1 guidance
Phase 3: Continuous Improvement
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Leverage Cozero’s Computed Reports for CDP and CSRD compliance
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Use your upcoming 2025 score as a benchmark for advancing toward robust verification, Scope 3 transparency, and eventually, industry leadership-level scoring
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Plan ahead: transition plan disclosures, supplier engagement enhancement, and biodiversity strategy are strategic upgrades for 2026 and beyond - by mobilizing investment in these areas now, you can gain a competitive advantage in future markets
Generating CDP Reports in Cozero
In Cozero, you can track and report your GHG emissions according to specific data ranges and business units or certain guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Currently, the CSRD E1-4 Report and the CDP Report are integrated into Cozero in “Computed Reports”. The feature simplifies the disclosure process and empowers our customers to align with international sustainability standards effortlessly.
How to use Computed Reports:
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Report Name: Set a title for your report
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Base Year: Set a reference year for the selected Business Unit to compare data and track progress over time.
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Reporting Year: The year for which the organization is compiling and disclosing emissions data, which is compared to the base year to evaluate progress in emissions reduction.
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Business Unit: The organizational unit for which you want to report and track emissions.
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Click Generate Report → Status: The progress information next to the report name provides details on the current status. While the report is being computed, the field shows “Processing” and switches to “Available”, once the report has been generated.
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Download Report as Excel to share with stakeholders and streamline submission
💡 Tip: Upcoming reports in Cozero will expand coverage to more standards and frameworks, simplifying multi-jurisdictional reporting. This feature, aims to help you in navigating the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting.