The CDP Disclosure Framework

The video tutorial discusses the CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, which focuses on climate change, water, and supply chains. It highlights CDP's role in representing over 822 institutional investors globally, managing $95 trillion in assets. The CDP framework, similar to GRI, evaluates companies on governance, strategy, and performance, with disclosure and performance scores. The tutorial emphasizes CDP's widespread use by companies like Walmart for supplier assessments, showcasing its importance in sustainability and corporate responsibility reporting.

What was the original focus of the CDP when it was known as the Carbon Disclosure Project?

• Climate change

• Corporate governance

• Supply chain optimization

• Water management

How does the CDP framework evaluate companies?

• Based on their market share

• Using customer satisfaction surveys

• By their annual revenue

• Through disclosure and performance scores

What type of questions does the CDP framework include?

• Questions on product pricing

• Questions about employee benefits

• Questions on governance, strategy, and targets

• Questions about marketing strategies

Why do companies prefer using the CDP framework for their suppliers?

• It focuses on financial performance

• It is required by law

• It is less expensive than other methods

• It provides a standardized way to assess sustainability

Which company used the CDP supplier questionnaire as a proxy for assessing its suppliers?

• Amazon

• Walmart

• Google

• Microsoft