CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

The Carbon Disclosure Project, now more commonly known by its initials CDP, is an international non-profit organization headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide. Their mission is to encourage companies, cities, states, and even entire regions to disclose their environmental impact.

Here's a breakdown of what CDP does:

• Environmental Disclosure: CDP acts as a platform for organizations to voluntarily report on various ecological metrics, including greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and deforestation.

• Standardization: They provide a standardized reporting framework, making it easier for investors and other stakeholders to compare the environmental performance of different organizations.

• Transparency and Accountability: CDP encourages disclosure to make environmental reporting a business norm. This transparency holds organizations accountable for their environmental impact and allows for better decision-making.

• Sustainability Promotion: Ultimately, CDP hopes to drive action towards a more sustainable economy by providing insights and encouraging organizations to reduce their environmental footprint.

They boast an impressive reach, with nearly 18,700 organizations disclosing environmental data through CDP in 2022. This data is precious for investors increasingly incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into their investment strategies.

ThreatNG and How it Complements CDP Offerings

While CDP focuses on environmental disclosure and encouraging sustainable practices, ThreatNG, as an External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Digital Risk Protection (DRP) platform, complements CDP's work in several ways:

• Deeper ESG Exposure Insights: CDP collects self-reported data on environmental metrics. ThreatNG goes beyond self-reporting by identifying an organization's external attack surface – its internet-facing assets – and potential ecological risks associated with those assets. It could include:

  • Data leaks containing sensitive environmental information.

  • Use of outdated or insecure technologies in facilities managing waste or emissions.

  • Potential vulnerabilities in a company's supply chain that could lead to environmental damage (e.g., spills or pollution from a supplier).

• Actionable Intelligence: By identifying potential ESG exposures, ThreatNG provides actionable intelligence that CDP users might not uncover through self-reporting alone. It allows companies to address these exposures and improve their ESG performance proactively.

• ESG Violation Detection: ThreatNG's  ESG Violation Intelligence Repository can be a valuable resource for CDP. This repository likely contains information on known environmental regulations and violations. By cross-referencing this data with an organization's attack surface, ThreatNG can identify potential regulatory non-compliance – a critical aspect of ESG performance.

• Improved Transparency and Accountability: CDP's disclosure platform and ThreatNG's proactive risk identification can provide a more comprehensive picture of an organization's environmental impact. It fosters greater transparency and accountability, critical goals of CDP and ESG initiatives.

ThreatNG provides a more holistic view of an organization's environmental risk profile, complementing the self-reported data collected by CDP. This combined approach can help organizations strengthen their ESG performance and demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability.