CDP GlobalESG & Sustainability Jobs

Global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.

CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is a non-profit that operates an independent environmental disclosure platform used by companies, cities, states, and regions worldwide. Organizations report their data on climate change, forests, and water security through standardized questionnaires, and CDP scores them to signal ambition and progress. Investors and supply chain members use this data to assess environmental risk and drive action across portfolios and supplier networks.

Why it matters

CDP's core mechanism is transparency as a lever for real-world emissions reduction. The platform now covers companies representing roughly two-thirds of global market capitalization, and financial institutions holding about a quarter of all global institutional assets back CDP's annual disclosure request. CDP's own figures indicate that within two years of an investor request, disclosing companies reduce direct emissions by 7-10% on average - making the disclosure process itself a measurable driver of decarbonization. CDP also supports cities and regions in understanding physical climate and nature risks through its Adaptation and Action Explorer tool.

With 25 years of operation and a growing regulatory tailwind pushing mandatory environmental reporting, CDP sits at the intersection of corporate accountability, investor decision-making, and climate policy.