Protecting our planet, peoples and economies from the worst effects of climate change means holding global warming to 1.5°C. To achieve this goal, cooperation has never been more important. Local and national governments need to work together to catalyse a global low-carbon revolution. Companies and suppliers must pivot towards sustainable business practices, and investors must help fund this transition. It’s time for every facet of society to step up and take decisive action towards a sustainable future.

Action from local governments is a critical component in the climate solution, and cities are taking the climate crisis more seriously than ever before. Between 2018 and 2019 the number of cities who earned a space on the CDP A List grew from 43 to 105, representing a combined global population of 170 million. Find out which cities are leading the way.

We spoke to 10 cities on the CDP A List about the bold climate actions they’re taking. From working with their citizens to encourage sustainable practices, to building sustainable infrastructure, these cities are working hard to build a resilient, climate-secure future.

For the EU to meet its net-zero by 2050 target, the private sector must play its part. Our 2019 Europe report Doubling Down reveals how the investment decisions taken by European companies could make or break the low-carbon transition

The low-carbon transition requires every aspect of society to rethink and reform. Achieving net zero by 2050 will require huge amounts of capital to flow into sustainable business and the financial services sector has a crucial role to play. This year CDP launched its first questionnaire focusing on publicly listed financial services companies to help banks, asset managers and insurers understand & address their environmental impacts.