CDP advisory
Climate reporting to climate leadership
Responding to CDP is more than an exercise in compliance. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate climate leadership, strengthen your internal systems, and build credibility with investors, customers and other stakeholders. CDP disclosures are fast becoming a benchmark for how seriously organisations are addressing climate risks and how ready they are for a low-carbon future.
At SAGE, we help you navigate the entire process with clarity and purpose. We stay on top of CDP’s evolving guidance, scoring criteria, and sector-specific nuances, so you don’t have to. Whether you’re a first-time responder needing structure and direction, or an experienced team aiming to improve your score, we work with you to organise your data, craft consistent and well-substantiated responses, and identify areas where performance needs to be strengthened.
This is not about copy-pasting disclosures. It’s about telling your climate story well; backed by evidence, aligned with global standards, and responsive to what matters most.
FAQ's
What is CDP and why is it important?
CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is a global platform for climate, water, and forest disclosures; used by investors, customers, and regulators to assess environmental performance.
Is CDP mandatory?
It’s voluntary, but strongly encouraged by institutional investors, buyers, and rating agencies for ESG benchmarking.
What are the typical challenges in responding to CDP?
Data gaps, narrative quality, scoring alignment, and insufficient internal documentation are common hurdles.
Can you help improve our CDP score?
Yes. We analyse past submissions, benchmark against high performers, and suggest practical improvements aligned to scoring guidance.
Do you support both climate and water/forests modules?
We provide services for all modules
What we offer
Gap analysis and score benchmarking of past CDP responses
Support in drafting high-quality, evidence-based disclosures
Data alignment with GHG Protocol, SBTi, and TCFD references
Guidance on internal coordination for robust response collection
Pre-submission reviews and feedback from a scorer’s perspective
Our collaborative process:
Readiness check
Assess existing disclosures, data sources, and internal alignment to CDP modules.
Score and Gap review
Map gaps using CDP scoring methodology and sectoral expectations.
Response development
Co-draft narrative responses and quantitative sections with contextual relevance.
Evidence compilation
Ensure backup documents and governance elements are appropriately referenced.
Submission and Improvement planning
Prepare submission files and outline actions for score enhancement and risk readiness.
Outcomes you can expect:
CDP score readiness report
A benchmarked analysis of your current position, past scores, and improvement areas.
High-quality CDP submission
Complete and coherent responses aligned with scoring logic and best practices.
Internal alignment toolkit
Defined roles, data pathways, and collaboration guidance for recurring disclosures.
Narrative strengthening
Improved articulation of climate governance, risk, and strategy sections.
Post-submission strategy
Next steps to maintain or enhance your CDP performance in future cycles.
Where are you on your Carbon Disclosure journey?
Whether you are new to CDP or striving for a leadership score, we support your disclosure journey with confidence and clarity.
Our approach
We simplify complex frameworks into accessible action steps, ensuring CDP is not just another report, but a tool to improve performance and investor trust.
Why choose SAGE for your CDP advisory?
We blend technical rigour with strategic storytelling. Our clients trust us to not just complete disclosures, but to build internal capacity, strengthen systems, and align responses with long-term sustainability goals.
