CDP Submission Case Studies

The video discusses the shift from disclosure to performance scores in organizational reporting, emphasizing the importance of taking action beyond mere disclosure. It highlights examples from companies like Prudential and Bank of America, showing how CDP reporting can lead to business value. Institutional investors use CDP data to assess risks and opportunities, influencing their investment strategies. Cisco Systems is showcased for improving data collection through CDP. The video concludes with recommendations for organizations to leverage CDP for business value.

What is the main reason organizations are now being graded on performance rather than just disclosure?

• To simplify the grading process

• To reduce the number of organizations participating

• To ensure organizations are taking meaningful actions

• To increase the number of disclosures

Why did Prudential receive low performance scores despite high disclosure scores?

• They did not report to CDP

• They focused only on financial implications

• They lacked specific goals and targets

• They had inaccurate data

What is a key factor that helped Bank of America achieve high scores in both performance and disclosure?

• Reducing the number of disclosures

• Ignoring financial implications

• Providing detailed management strategies

• Focusing solely on environmental impacts

What is the primary goal of the CDP performance score?

• To encourage more disclosures

• To motivate organizations to take action

• To simplify the reporting process

• To focus on financial gains only

How do institutional investors like Aviva Investors use CDP data?

• To increase their marketing efforts

• To assess risks and opportunities related to climate change

• To reduce their investment portfolios

• To avoid all financial risks

What was a significant outcome for Cisco Systems from utilizing the CDP process?

• They reduced their workforce

• They focused only on disclosure scores

• They improved their data collection system

• They stopped reporting to CDP

Why is it important for organizations to understand both CDP and GRI processes?

• To enhance organizational reporting and business value

• To focus only on financial implications

• To avoid external reporting

• To reduce the number of reports