CDP AT THE HEART OF DECISION-MAKING

Paul Simpson appointed to help guide the future of the Clean Development Mechanism

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change recently announced that the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is to be evaluated and reviewed by a high-level panel, which has been tasked with conducting a dialogue with interested stakeholders to assess CDM experiences and make recommendations for the positioning of the mechanism post-2012. Although this is an initiative of the CDM Executive Board and will be supported by the UNFCCC Secretariat, the dialogue will be conducted independently from January 2012, with recommendations to be made by September 2012. We are delighted to announce that one of the panel experts will be CDP’s CEO Paul Simpson. Please contact Kate Levick, Head of Government Relations at CDP for further information.

CDP data used for landmark Bombay Stock Exchange’s first Carbon Indexing Project

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in collaboration with the UK Government has launched a corporate carbon index project, which uses CDP data from the CDP India 200 report. Sachin Ahir, the Indian Minister of State for Environment, Gregory Barker, the UK Minister for Climate Change, and Madhu Kannan, Managing Director and CEO of BSE were joined by a CDP delegation for the inaugural launch. Please contact Kate Levick, Head of Government Relations at CDP for further information.

CLIMATE CHANGE REPORTING

US Environmental Protection Agency’s GHG reporting programme

A team led by RTI and comprising of CDP, Accenture, LMI and others has won a place on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) five-year framework to deliver the Greenhouse Gas Mandatory Reporting platform. The team will bid for projects within the programme. Potential activities will involve providing support to the EPA in the development and deployment of the mandatory reporting rule, which is being rolled out under the Clean Air Act and will mean that every facility emitting over 25,000 tonnes of carbon will be required to report. Please visit the EPA website for further information.

CDP and CDSB comment on UK plans for narrative reporting

The UK has proposed new guidelines on non-financial reporting within company management reports. In response to the UK Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) consultation on narrative reporting, CDP and the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) have submitted responses that reference the work already achieved by CDSB in this area and suggest areas for further development. Please contact Kate Levick, Head of Government Relations at CDP for more details or view the CDP response and CDSB response to the consultation.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION OF CDP IMPACT ON FIGHT AGAINST DANGEROUS CLIMATE CHANGE

Carbon Disclosure Project wins Zayed Future Energy Prize for role in accelerating global action on climate change

In recognition of its work to catalyse the transition to a low-carbon economy, drive greenhouse gas emissions reduction and accelerate sustainable water use by businesses and cities, CDP has been awarded the top accolade in the SME & NGO category of the Zayed Future Energy Prize. Now in its fourth year, the Prize forms one of the main features of the World Future Energy Summit and has swiftly established itself as one of the most prestigious awards for modern solutions to meet the challenges of climate change. Designed to celebrate and encourage leadership and innovation, the awards attracted more than 1,000 nominations and over 400 submissions from participants in 71 countries.
Read more in Environmental Leader.

CDP AT RIO+20

Strategic partnership opportunities

CDP plans to use Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, as an opportunity to present CDP’s exciting future plans and increase awareness of existing programmes. Sustainable cities and water are two of the seven themes of Rio+20 so CDP will pay a particular focus on our programmes in these areas. If you would like to discuss speaking opportunities, meeting availability or partnership opportunities, please contact Cassie Chessum, Senior Public Affairs Manager at CDP for more information.

Working towards a Rio+20 decision on corporate sustainability reporting

CDP’s Chief Innovation Officer, Nigel Topping, has joined the Stakeholder Forum’s advisory group for a framework convention on corporate social responsibility, which encompasses sustainability reporting. Stakeholder Forum seeks to promote progressive and inclusive policy on international sustainable development. Please contact Cassie Chessum, Senior Public Affairs Manager at CDP for more information.