Submitted by irmak.sedef on December 30, 2025
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:
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IFRS S2 Alignment: CDP responses from companies in Türkiye demonstrate 80% alignment with IFRS S2.
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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).
Please click here to access the event recording of the CDP Türkiye 15th Climate & Nature Conference and Awards Ceremony.
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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CDP Cities Webinar
The CDP Cities Webinar was held on 18 July 2025 in collaboration with CDP Türkiye, WWF-Türkiye, and the Marmara Municipalities Union.
During the webinar, the CDP Cities Questionnaire and the reporting steps within the scope of the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) were detailed. In addition, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, listed on the CDP Cities A List, shared its success story and good practice examples.
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“Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Through a Just Transition Perspective” Project Completed
The project, co-implemented by CDP Türkiye, was completed with a final roundtable meeting organized in collaboration with Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum and the Australian Embassy. The project highlighted the role of young leaders in transformation, with a focus on just transition and sustainable finance.
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CDP Perspective on the COP30 and COP31 Roadmap
What Does COP30 Say? Strategic Messages for Companies from a CDP Perspective
COP30 significantly raised expectations for companies in areas such as adaptation finance, transition plans, just transition, and nature-rights. In particular, the political consensus to triple adaptation finance by 2035 makes adaptation investments a strategic necessity rather than an optional choice for companies.
No binding decision was reached on mitigation; however, companies with transition plans will gain advantages in market positioning, investor relations, and access to finance. Interim targets, capital allocation, and disclosure of fossil fuel-related risks are becoming more visible in CDP reporting. Regarding carbon markets, transparent reporting on the integrity, transparency, and double-counting risks of carbon credits is increasingly emphasized.
At COP30, nature-based solutions, forest protection, and strengthening the participation of Indigenous peoples have turned deforestation and land-use risks in supply chains into core issues for companies. For companies operating in Türkiye and integrated into global supply chains, these topics will increasingly appear in CDP responses as both operational and reputational risks.
Finally, the just transition dimension is being more strongly linked with social governance in CDP reporting. Employment impacts, community engagement, and stakeholder management during the transition process require companies to plan not only environmental but also societal transformation within their sustainability strategies.
Belém can be interpreted from two perspectives: on one hand, political signals for “moving into implementation” in climate action are strong; on the other hand, the tools, mechanisms, and allocation of responsibilities required to translate these signals into practice remain incomplete. In this sense, the message from Belém is an “implementation promise,” while the infrastructure needed to turn this promise into reality has yet to be completed.
Towards COP31: A Bridge-Building Diplomatic Opportunity for Türkiye
The decision to host COP31 in Antalya in 2026 and for Australia to hold the presidency places Türkiye not only as a host country but also as an active policy actor in global climate governance. This marks the beginning of a new period of increased visibility and rising expectations for companies and institutions reporting to CDP in Türkiye.
The commitments made at COP30 to scale up adaptation finance and advance the finance work program are expected to translate into concrete financial flows at COP31. Antalya will serve as a platform where measurable and financeable projects—such as adaptation projects, climate-resilient infrastructure, water security, and nature-based solutions—come to the forefront.
In this process, it is critical for companies to clarify their adaptation and transition strategies, quantify these investments in CDP reporting, and strengthen data infrastructures aligned with regulatory frameworks such as CBAM, ETS, and ISSB. The road to COP31 represents a strategic preparation period that goes beyond reporting for institutions reporting to CDP in Türkiye.
Comprehensive assessments of COP30 are available in our bulletin.
Institutional Engagements and Events
KGK President Hasan Özçelik Visited Sabancı University
A meeting was held to develop the existing cooperation protocol between CDP Türkiye and KGK within a university framework. It was assessed that this cooperation could create a foundation to strengthen interaction between academia, the public sector, and the private sector in the areas of sustainability, reporting standards and education.
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Panel on “The Importance of Sustainability Reporting in the Twin Transition Process”
CDP Türkiye Country Manager Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş evaluated the impact of investors’ increasing and deepening demand for sustainability data on reporting processes during the ISO panel session titled “The Importance of Reporting in Sustainability-Oriented Transformation,” within the framework of CDP’s long-standing work.
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CDP Türkiye Country Manager Moderated the “Back to the Future Session” at the UN Global Compact Türkiye Summit
The UN Global Compact Türkiye held its annual summit under the theme “Faster, Further.” Business leaders from Türkiye and Europe, along with representatives from the United Nations and civil society organizations, came together. CDP Türkiye Country Manager Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş moderated a session titled “Back to the Future: Where Are You on Your Net Zero Journey?” Participants explored the question, “How would the narrative of institutions change if, instead of focusing on negative scenarios associated with climate change, we envisioned a positive future?” Discussions were conducted through a scenario set in 2040, and future-oriented perspectives were evaluated.
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CDP Türkiye Evaluated the Climate and Energy Agenda in Istanbul at the Invitation of the British Embassy Ankara
CDP Türkiye and the British Embassy Ankara came together in Istanbul to evaluate the climate and energy agenda. International climate negotiation agendas within the scope of the COP30 and COP31 processes were among the key topics discussed.
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CDP Türkiye Participated in the Launch of SKD Türkiye Reporting Matters 2024 Report
CDP Türkiye contributed a foreword to the SKD Türkiye Reporting Matters 2024 Report and participated as a panelist at the launch event. The event emphasized that companies increasingly address climate and nature risks at the board level and that reporting alignment continues to improve.
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Panel: “The Road to 2053: Climate Law, Emissions Trading System, and Beyond”
CDP Türkiye Country Manager Mirhan Köroğlu Göğüş participated in the panel titled “The Road to 2053: Climate Law, Emissions Trading System, and Beyond,” organized within the scope of SKD Türkiye’s 20th anniversary events. She shared her views on Türkiye’s 2053 Net Zero Target, responded to questions regarding potential structural challenges, and also provided insights on the Climate Law and democratic participation processes.
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