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CDP Worldwide, formerly the "Carbon Disclosure Project", is a UK-based, not-for-profit charity, with offices and partners in 50+ countries worldwide. The CDP runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts.

The Carbon Majors database holds the most comprehensive collection of self-reported environmental data in the world. Companies that measure their environmental risk are better able to manage it strategically; and those that are transparent and disclose this information are providing decision makers with access to a critical source of global data that delivers the evidence and insight required to drive action. Search Companies

The time is past when humankind thought it could selfishly draw on exhaustible resources. We know now the world is not a commodity.
— François Hollande, former President of the French Republic

A thriving economy that works long-term for people and planet needs investors, companies and cities to take urgent action to build a truly sustainable economy by measuring and understanding their environmental impact. Investors and purchasers, representing over $100trn, along with policy makers around the globe, use the data and insights to make better-informed decisions.

The A List

The annual A List names the world's businesses leading on environmental performance. The Climate A List was established in 2011; introduced for water in 2015, and for forests in 2016.

In 2018, 150 corporates were recognised as the pioneers acting on climate change, water security and deforestation, and building our new sustainable economy that works for both people and planet.
Explore all company scores: The A List

Carbon Majors Report

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The Carbon Majors report[1] found that 100 active fossil fuel producers including ExxonMobil, Shell, BHP Billiton and Gazprom are linked to 71% of industrial greenhouse gas emissions since 1988. The Carbon Majors Database is the most comprehensive dataset of historic company greenhouse gas emissions ever compiled. 1988 was the year in which human-induced climate change was officially recognized through the establishment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Almost 32% of historic emissions come from publicly-listed investor-owned companies, 59% from state-owned companies, and 9% from private investment. Over 50% of global industrial emissions since 1988 can be traced to just 25 corporate and state producers. Fossil fuel companies and their products have released more emissions in the last 28 years than in the 237 years prior to 1988. Over half (52%) of all global industrial GHGs emitted since the start of the industrial revolution in 1751, have been traced to these 100 fossil fuel producers.[2]
Low carbon tipping point is within reach if investors and carbon majors take urgent climate action. Website

Climate Accountability Institute

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The CAI works collaboratively with like-minded colleagues at the CDP, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Oxford University, the Center for International Environmental Law, and other organisations. Recent reports on the Carbon Majors are here.

It focuses on research into the nature and attribution of responsibility for climate change; quantification of potential emissions from proved recoverable reserves held by the Carbon Majors; updates the Carbon Majors analysis of fossil fuel and cement production; models the temperature response to the Carbon Majors' historic production and attributed emissions of carbon dioxide and methane. The CIA designs and creates pathways for action a responsible fossil fuel company should take, as well as a metric for net emission reductions via Carbon Capture and Storage or other verifiable offsets.ref

We Mean Business

We Mean Business is a coalition of organisations working with thousands of the world’s most influential businesses and investors. These businesses recognize that the transition to a low-carbon economy is the only way to secure sustainable economic growth and prosperity for all. To accelerate this transition, we have formed a common platform to amplify the business voice, catalyze bold climate action by all, and promote smart policy frameworks.ref

References

  1. ^ New report shows just 100 companies are source of over 70% of emissions. Groundbreaking ‘Carbon Majors’ research finds 100 active fossil fuel producers including ExxonMobil, Shell, BHP Billiton and Gazprom are linked to 71% of industrial greenhouse gas emissions since 1988. Download the Report here. CDP, Jul.10.2018.
  2. ^ Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions, study says A relatively small number of fossil fuel producers and their investors could hold the key to tackling climate change. The Guardian, Jul.10.2017.