Full definition
Formerly Carbon Disclosure Project. More than 22,100 companies answered the questionnaire in 2025, representing around two-thirds of global market capitalisation. Scores from A to D-; 877 companies scored A in 2025, with France the most represented country proportionally. The questionnaire aligns with the dominant frameworks (ISSB, and progressively ESRS/CSRD), making it the entry point for climate reporting requested by investors and, increasingly, buyers in supply chains.
Key figures
- 22,100+companies responding to the CDP 2025 campaign, around two-thirds of global market capitalisation
- 877companies scored A in 2025 (4 % of those scored), including 12 % of French respondents
Questions and answers
Is responding to CDP mandatory?
No, it is voluntary, but in practice prompted by an investor’s or major client’s request. A growing number of B2B tenders require a CDP score, making it a de facto commercial obligation in some industries.
How does a CDP score relate to Bilan Carbone®?
CDP’s climate questionnaire requires a full GHG inventory covering scopes 1, 2 and 3, reduction targets and climate governance. A recent Bilan Carbone® and an SBTi pathway provide most of the answers expected when aiming for A or B scores.