The CDP Türkiye team wishes all its stakeholders a healthy, happy, and sustainable New Year!

For 25 years, CDP has played a pioneering role in environmental disclosure and data-driven transformation. In 2024, CDP initiated a comprehensive transformation within the reporting ecosystem and continued to advance this transformation throughout 2025. At a time when the planetary crisis is deepening and economic and political uncertainties are increasing, CDP has strengthened its leadership role by placing the power of transparency at the center of its approach and supporting companies in making “planet-positive” decisions.

This transformation process, launched in the previous year, became visibly reflected in CDP’s corporate identity as of 2025. The renewed CDP logo—with its upward line symbolizing progress, circular form representing the Earth, and balanced structure—reflects CDP’s long-term vision and its commitment to a “planet-positive” future. This visual renewal represents the continuation of CDP’s role as a bridge between scientific data and corporate decision-making processes, as well as its determination in environmental responsibility.

In line with this approach, CDP Türkiye carried out numerous activities throughout 2025 with a focus on disclosure, awareness, and stakeholder engagement. We would like to share with you a brief overview of the work carried out by CDP over the past year.

CDP Türkiye 15th Climate & Nature Conference

The 2024 Türkiye results and leading companies of CDP—whose Türkiye operations are carried out by Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum—were announced within the scope of the “CDP Türkiye 15th Climate Change & Nature Conference and Awards Ceremony,” held on 16 May 2025. During the event, the CDP Türkiye Climate Change and Nature Report 2024 and the Global A Leaders identified according to CDP’s global scoring methodology were shared with the public.

The main theme of this year’s conference was defined as “Strengthening Interoperability in the Transforming Reporting Ecosystem.”

Speakers at the conference included Veronika Pountcheva, Board Member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB); Tony Goldner, CEO of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD); Rachael Barza, Director of Climate Adaptation and Nature Finance at the EBRD; Cristina Gil White, Head of Strategic Communications at GRI; and Benan Ürgün, CDP Europe Engagement Manager.

 

“CDP Türkiye Climate and Nature Report 2024” Published

The year 2024 stood out as a year in which Türkiye demonstrated strong momentum in environmental transparency and leadership. While approximately 25,000 companies globally disclosed environmental data through the CDP platform, 138 companies from Türkiye reported their data. Compared to the previous year, the number of reporting companies in Türkiye increased by 21% in Climate Change, 65% in Water Security, and a remarkable 220% in Forests. This increase can largely be attributed to new regulations related to sustainability reporting standards and growing investor demand.

According to the CDP Türkiye Climate Change and Nature Report 2024, the vast majority of companies reporting to CDP from Türkiye integrate environmental risks and opportunities into senior-level governance and strategic decision-making processes. However, while this progress is largely concentrated in the area of climate change, corporate maturity remains at a moderate level in water security and more limited in other nature-related themes such as biodiversity, deforestation, and plastics.

 

Türkiye's Alignment with Global Reporting Standards

CDP’s 2024 questionnaire was fully aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) Climate-related Disclosures Standard (IFRS S2), while also achieving a high level of alignment with the ESRS Climate Module E1. This development has enabled companies reporting to CDP from Türkiye to become better prepared for increasing regulatory demands at the global level.

As of 2024, the alignment of responses submitted by companies in Türkiye to CDP with global reporting frameworks can be summarized as follows:

  • IFRS S2 Alignment: CDP responses from companies in Türkiye demonstrate 80% alignment with IFRS S2.

  • ESRS Alignment: Excluding sector-specific questions, CDP responses from companies in Türkiye are 68% aligned with ESRS requirements.

While these rates indicate significant progress, they also highlight the need for more comprehensive integration in critical areas such as double materiality, value chain transparency, and biodiversity.

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2024 CDP Scores and A List

Türkiye’s rising performance was also strongly reflected in CDP’s 2024 global scoring results. CDP scored more than 22,700 companies worldwide this year, with only 2% earning the highest “A” score. From Türkiye, 28 companies qualified for CDP’s Global A List. Among them, 17 companies achieved Double A status by demonstrating outstanding performance in both Climate Change and Water Security. In addition, 18 companies received an “A–” score across different themes, standing out with strong environmental management maturity and performance levels.

The opening speeches of the award ceremony were delivered by Halil Hasar, Head of Climate Change at the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and Hasan Özçelik, President of the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (KGK).

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CDP 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) Results

According to the CDP 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) results, 57 companies from Türkiye earned a place on the SEA A List this year by leading climate action across their supply chains. This achievement highlights Türkiye’s growing commitment and corporate leadership in sustainable supply chain management.

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2024 CDP Cities Scores Announced: Two Municipalities from Türkiye on the Cities A List

In 2024, more than 1,100 cities reported to CDP. A total of 112 cities were included in the Global A List in recognition of their leadership in environmental transparency and planet-friendly actions. From Türkiye, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Kadıköy Municipality qualified for the A List, demonstrating their environmental leadership.

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IFRS S2 Alignment Analysis of Global CDP Responses Published

CDP 2024 data show that companies responding to CDP globally have reached an advanced level in IFRS S2-aligned climate reporting, with 83% of companies responding to the majority (80%) of questions. In Türkiye, the IFRS S2 alignment rate reached 80% when all questions are considered. While the findings indicate a strong reporting foundation, they also point to ongoing development needs in areas such as value chains, Scope 3 emissions, and nature-related topics.

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CDP and EFRAG Publish Mapping Between the CDP Questionnaire and ESRS E1

CDP and EFRAG published a mapping between the CDP Questionnaire and ESRS E1, achieving a high level of interoperability in climate reporting. Thanks to this alignment, companies will be able to carry out ESRS E1 and CDP reporting with reduced complexity and greater efficiency. The initiative paves the way for more transparent and effective reporting on climate targets, greenhouse gas emissions, and transition plans.

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CDP 2025 Corporate Health Check Report

The CDP Corporate Health Check 2025 reveals that most companies have not yet sufficiently integrated climate and nature targets into their business strategies, while leaders with strong governance and incentive mechanisms stand out both environmentally and financially. The report emphasizes the need for faster and more ambitious action to align with the 1.5°C target. Based on data from nearly 25,000 companies, the analysis shows that governance, target-setting, and value chain engagement play a decisive role in emissions reductions, and that linking executive remuneration to climate targets accelerates progress.

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CDP 2025 Disclosure Dividend Report

The CDP 2025 Disclosure Dividend Report reveals that environmental risks could cost the global economy USD 38 trillion by 2050, while transparent environmental disclosure delivers tangible financial and operational benefits for companies. According to the report, companies generate billions of dollars in savings and value creation through emissions reductions and environmental opportunity actions, while the number of organizations systematically identifying risks and opportunities continues to increase. The findings demonstrate that environmental disclosure has become not only a risk management tool but also a strategic instrument for long-term resilience and competitive advantage.

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CDP–TNFD Status Report

Drawing on data from more than 7,800 companies obtained through CDP’s corporate disclosure platform, the report highlights that nature loss is no longer solely an environmental issue, but has become a core agenda item in risk management, investment strategies, and long-term financial resilience.

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“A New Pathway for a Nature-Positive Transition: Corporate Assessment Guide for Financial Institutions” Report

Prepared by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Oliver Wyman with contributions from CDP, the report explores how financial institutions can use CDP data to assess companies’ nature transition pathways within their portfolios and track progress toward the targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).

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