ICAEW SE · Chapter 3 · Question 6 of 8
CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) is a non-governmental organisation. How does it mainly drive sustainability change?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) By running a global disclosure system through which companies, cities and others report environmental data, which investors and customers can use
Explanation
CDP is an NGO that collects environmental disclosures on climate, water and forests and makes them available to investors and purchasers. Its influence comes from transparency and stakeholder pressure, not from law. NGOs cannot legislate, act as statutory auditors or set financial reporting standards.
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