| The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system We are at a critical point in history; we can still limit global warming to 1.5C, but immediate and ambitious action is needed across all facets of society. As highlighted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Special Report on 1.5C, the consequences of inaction – and just 0.5C more warming - will be severe.
Home to 50% of the global population and responsible for 70% of energy related carbon emissions, cities will be critical in the fight against climate change. CDP’s data shows they are already preparing for the low-carbon future. Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, we’ve seen the number of cities disclosing to CDP double, while 90% more cities have reported emissions reduction targets. | |
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| Global cities are stepping up on climate action Since signing the 2015 Paris Agreement, more and more cities have stepped up when it comes to climate change. In our latest blog and infographic, we examine ways in which disclosure is galvanizing action in cities across the world. | |
Meanwhile part two takes us to Stockholm, where innovative ideas and technologies are being integrated into public transport systems to create a cleaner, greener city. | |
| Why public procurement is critical to sustainable cities In this blog, Sonya Bhonsle, CDP’s Head of Supply Chain and Kyra Appleby, CDP’s Global Director of Cities, States & Regions explore the role of cities as purchasers and how they can leverage their power as supplies to generate greater climate action. | |
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| Elsewhere on the web Writing for the Financial Times, Lauro Marins, Executive Director of CDP Latin America, explores the pivotal role of Brazil in the fight against climate change and what a change in Brazil’s environmental policy might mean for the country, and the planet. Writing for BRINK news, CDP’s Paul Simpson responds to the IPCC’s Special Report on 1.5C and offers his insight into the bold climate action companies must take to reduce their emissions. In this Nature article, Pedro Faria, CDP’s strategic advisor, details the need for more inclusive climate-mitigating scenarios. CDP’s Head of Climetrics, Nico Fettes discusses the importance of collaborative, ambitious climate action in Environmental Finance's article responding to the IPCC's Special Report. Writing for CEOWORLD magazine, Paul Simpson cautions against a ‘business as usual’ approach, advising CEO’s to step up and work to mitigate their environmental impacts. | |
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| Events 6-8 November: Join Climate-KIC’s Climate Innovation Summit, where business leaders, sectoral professionals, policymakers & entrepreneurs will come together to share expertise & discuss climate solutions. The event will include a talk from CDP’s technical director, Dr Tony Rooke. Register here
13 November: CDP’s Fall Forum consists of an evening of networking and celebration as we explore the bold commitments and actions of North American investors, companies, cities, states and regions. The event will feature a Keynote Speech from Living on Earth Executive Producer, Steve Curwood. RSVP here 14 November: Shirin Reuvers, CDP’s Senior Manager of Cities, States & Regions, will be speaking at iWater on the role disclosure plays in helping cities and companies to work towards a water-secure future. Find out more 19 November: CDP will join PRI & the Green Finance Initiative to host a UK TCFD Preparers Forum, bringing together members of the business and financial sectors to learn best practice for adopting TCFD recommendations. Find out more | |
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