CDP Scores
What are CDP Scores
CDP scores are assessments provided by the Carbon Disclosure Project, an organization that evaluates companies' environmental performance. These scores gauge how effectively companies are managing their carbon emissions, energy usage, and overall environmental impact. In essence, CDP scores serve as benchmarks for companies' sustainability efforts, with higher scores indicating strong environmental stewardship and lower scores suggesting areas for improvement.
CDP A-List Companies
Leadership (A-/A score) To earn an A score from CDP, organizations must show environmental leadership, disclosing action on climate change, deforestation or water security. They must demonstrate best practice in strategy and action as recognized by frameworks such as the TCFD, Accountability Framework and others.
358 companies made the 2023 Climate Change A List, 31 companies made the 2023 Forests A List, 101 companies made the 2023 Water Security A List
Some compainies you may know:
| Company | Region | Climate | Forests | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kering | Europe | A | A | A |
| L'Oréal | Europe | A | A | A |
| HP inc | North America | A | A | A |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. | North America | A | ||
| Nikon Corporation | Asia | A | ||
| FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation | Asia | A | ||
| Pandora | Denmark | A |
"Failed" Companies
According to CDP, more than 29,500 companies either flat-out refused to respond to its request for environmental performance data or they did so with the minimal amount of information.
Brands in this category are issued with an F score under CDP rules.
Some compainies you may know:
| Company | Region | Climate | Forests | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telsa | North America | F | F | F |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | North America | F | F | F |
| Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) | North America | F | F | F |
| Chevron Corporation | North America | F | F | F |
Other Big Companies
| Company | Region | Climate | Forests | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | North America | A- | C | C |
| Apple | United States of America | A- | F | |
| Samsung Electronics | Republic of Korea | A- | B |