Disclosure 2026
CDP 2026 Reporting Guide
PDF · 11 pp · Updated Aug 2026
Key changes, scoring updates, and a preparation checklist for the 2026 disclosure cycle. Over 22,000 companies participated in 2025 - and disclosure expectations are rising every year.
Key changes, scoring updates, and a preparation checklist for the 2026 disclosure cycle. Over 22,000 companies participated in 2025 - and disclosure expectations are rising every year. CDP is one of the world's only independent environmental disclosure systems. Scores and A-List recognitions are now widely used by investors, regulators, and customers as proof of environmental stewardship. Engaging in CDP also strengthens internal sustainability management - uncovering data gaps, driving policy development, and highlighting climate- and nature-related risks.
Contents
- Why CDP Reporting Matters in 2026
- What's New in CDP 2026?
- Ocean & Forests: Expanded Coverage
- Climate Change & Energy Updates
- Water Security & Plastics
- SME Updates & 2026 Scoring Summary
- 8-Step CDP 2026 Preparation Checklist
- Gap Analysis & Best Practices
What you'll learn
- Understand the key CDP 2026 reporting updates and scoring changes
- Identify new disclosure requirements across climate, water, forests, oceans, and plastics.
- Prepare high-quality responses that align with CDP scoring criteria.
- Conduct a gap analysis to improve disclosure performance and scores.
- Build a practical roadmap for collecting data, managing risks, and achieving CDP readiness.