CDP and EFRAG Publish Alignment Map Between CDP Questionnaire and European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) E1

What Does This Alignment Mean?
✅ Reduced complexity in climate reporting
✅ Greater efficiency in ESRS E1 and CDP reporting
✅ More time to focus on creating real impact

This comprehensive alignment map details the high level of interoperability between the CDP questionnaire and the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS E1) for climate reporting.

Companies reporting under ESRS E1 will find it easier to complete their CDP reports, while those already reporting through CDP will be better prepared for ESRS E1 requirements.

This initiative marks a critical step in the CDP-EFRAG collaboration, aiming to enhance efficiency within the environmental data ecosystem.

EFRAG, the voice of corporate reporting in Europe, and CDP, the world’s independent environmental disclosure system, have published this alignment map, reinforcing their strong collaboration announced at COP29.

The high level of interoperability between the EU’s climate standard (ESRS E1) and the CDP questionnaire is reflected in key areas such as; Transition plans for climate change mitigation, Climate-related targets, Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions,Internal carbon pricing.

This resource provides the market with a clear reference on how CDP questions align with ESRS E1 reporting requirements. By identifying synergies in the data collected for CDP and ESRS reporting, this mapping will reduce complexity, enhance reporting efficiency, and strengthen transparency for stakeholders.

The existing interoperability supports companies on their compliance journey and enables them to focus on the data needed to drive meaningful impact.

Click to download the CDP–ESRS E1 alignment map