The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system

On the back of global climate strikes, where 4 million people around the world took to the streets to sound the alarm on climate change, we're now in the middle of Climate Week NYC. The climate crisis is high on everyone’s agendas, with investors putting pressure on governments to take action and scientists laying out how to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. But climate change is not slowing down. This Climate Week needs to be a tipping point; from businesses to policymakers, global leaders must take more urgent action towards a sustainable, low carbon future.

The power of supply chains to change the world

The science is clear: to avoid disastrous climate impacts we need to take action now, and it needs to take place on a mass scale. Businesses have a crucial role to play – by working with their supply chains they can spark a cascade of action extending far beyond their direct operations. Find out more about how supply chains can change the world, from our Global Head of CDP's Supply Chain program, Sonya Bhonsle.

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What the 1.5°C -degree report means for city climate action

Cities are on the frontline of the climate crisis. Despite covering less than 2% of the earth’s surface, they account for roughly 76% of global CO2 emissions – this means they have a crucial role to play in limiting global warming to 1.5°C. A new report aimed at translating the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) special report on 1.5 for city practitioners explores ways in which cities can take meaningful action towards a 1.5C future. Read our latest blog to understand the report’s five key takeaways.

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Elsewhere on the web

The world's biggest mobile operators vow climate disclosure in first step towards net-zero. Read more about the over 50 companies agreeing to start publicly disclosing their climate impacts through CDP in coverage from Edie, the World Economic Forum and Ethical Corporation.

Nestlé has unveiled plans to launch more plant-based food and beverage options, as well as switching to more climate-friendly ingredients in its products and shift to greener packaging materials. Business Insider explores the story.

Carbon emitters, and the big investors that support them, could find themselves on the wrong end of the law if they don’t take action on climate change. MSN New Zealand shines a light on climate change carrying more than just physical risks.

Phys.org explores why businesses underestimate the need to adapt to extreme climate events on the back of research carried out by the University of Manchester.

A group of more than 500 major institutional investors called for governments to boost efforts to tackle climate change, warning that failure could have serious economic consequences. Read more about the request in coverage from The New York Times, Bloomberg, CNN, Spiegel, Associated Press, and Reuters.

Events

8 October: Water security is essential to tackling climate change and protecting the bottom line. Register now to hear about practical action companies are taking to address material water risks in the supply chain.

11 October: The scarcity of accurate and comparable biodiversity risk data in the mining sector is an issue. This webinar explores the benefits of disclosing biodiversity-related data and unveils the mining sector frontrunners.

16 October: Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of removing deforestation from their supply chains and are now setting ambitious commitments to meet the climate agenda. Register now to hear about companies mitigating risk and capturing opportunities.

22-24 October: The VERGE 19 conference and expo is the platform for companies, cities and communities accelerating the clean economy. The event convenes 3,000 leaders to explore four dynamic and influential markets driving the transition — carbon removal being one of them. Early-Bird Rates end 9/27 — plus, save 10% with code V19CDP.