‘We can’t keep asking more questions’: CDP acknowledges it needs to do more with less ESG data

Eco-Business Podcast

Environmental disclosure non-profit CDP was founded on this premise: “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” 23 years on, this theory that increased environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures would lead investors and other stakeholders to reward companies with strong sustainability performance, and punish those who lagged, has gained widespread market acceptance. However, evidence to support this dominant theory of change has been mixed, with global emissions continuing to climb alongside corporate disclosure rates over the last two decades. But why hasn't more corporate disclosures led to emissions reductions? Tune in to the Eco-Business Podcast with environmental disclosure non-profit's CEO Sherry Madera as we discuss: - Why rising disclosures has not led to more ambitious climate action - How to bring up the rate of credible transition plan disclosures - Criticism of the new CDP questionnaire - CDP's "much stronger strategy" for Asia post-restructuring - Will we see further consolidation of ESG ratings and data providers? - Is the "ESG party" is over?