Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is now seeking signatories to its 2010 information request, which will be sent on February 1st, 2010 to over 4,000 companies globally.  Signing CDP is an effective way of demonstrating to companies in your portfolio that you require climate change reporting to help make better investment decisions.

In 2009, 475 investors with a combined $55 trillion in assets under management signed the CDP information request and over 2,000 of the world’s largest companies responded by providing:

• Comprehensive corporate greenhouse gas emissions data
• Information on emissions reduction targets and energy use
• Information on risks and opportunities companies face from climate change
• Management discussion and analysis on strategies to address climate change – including emissions trading

The CDP world-class company reported dataset is unparalleled in its field. Access to the data is free for all signatories and there is no charge to become a signatory.

To sign CDP, please email zoe.riddell@cdproject.net expressing your interest.

Timeline
Investors should register before January 20, 2010 to ensure their participation. There is no charge to register.