An introduction to CDP and the disclosure process April 2017 Chris Thorpe

Presentation layout Overview of what CDP is and how it works Overview of the annual disclosure process RegionsAdapt, the Under2Coalition, the Compact of S&R NAZCA and the sustainable development goals Demonstration: how to use CDP’s disclosure platform

What is CDP? CDP is a non-profit founded in 2000 that operates a global disclosure platform through which non-state actors annually disclose vital environmental information. Disclosure: the act of making something known Platform is used by over 5,500 companies, 500 cities and 100 states and regions, the data from which is used by over 800 institutional investors. Funded by foundations, governments, corporate sponsors, member packages, and partnerships. ~200 staff across 12 global offices. CDP is a not for

“A global economic system that operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change.” CDP - Vision This is CDP’s vision

Cities, States & Regions How CDP works Disclosers Companies Governments Climate change Forests Water Supply chain Cities, States & Regions Programs Invitation to respond Investors Companies CDP

Annual disclosure process Jan – Mar 2017 Apr – Jun 2017 Jul – Sep 2017 Oct – Dec 2017 Platform planning and preparation CDP disclosure platform open Data analysis for state governments Communications and reports

Key dates and information Platform opens: Week commencing Mon 10 April 2017 Platform closes: Friday 30 June 2017 Link to platform: http://statesandregions.cdp.net/s3/2017

Join these world leading initiatives Climate risks? Adaptation plans? >2t/cap by 2050? 80% by 2050? GHG target? GHG inventory?

Your disclosed information goes even further The information you disclose annually also supports UN initiatives. Mitigation target? Adaptation target? Renewables? EE? Energy? Water? Climate change? NAZCA Accelerating Climate Action

Climate action on Short-lived climate pollutants NEW to this year: questions on state SLCP strategies Encouraging all states and regions to answer Q 2.4 Addition of 5 questions in total Funding from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition More information

RegionsAdapt – in focus World leading initiative encouraging climate adaptation. Growing number of states and regions participating. Published report in Q1 this year based on CDP data.

Demonstration – login page Select your language Enter your username Enter your password Click to enter the platform

Demonstration – homepage Select your language RegionsAdapt questions in Sections 1 & 5

Demonstration – homepage How to use Guidance Final step: click to submit

Demonstration – question page Blue marker More info on RegionsAdapt

Thank you. Questions?