March 25, 2026, the CDP Awards Europe returned to Paris, honoring companies driving environmental transparency and action. Hosted by CDP, the nonprofit founded 25 years ago in London with a simple idea, to transform the world through disclosure, this event highlights sustainability leaders as general uncertainty and climate risks grow.
25 Years of Transparency and Impact
CDP’s journey began with the belief that better data on sustainability could shift global markets and finance towards sustainability. Today, it evaluates over 22,000 companies worldwide, with 877 earning a spot on the 2026 CDP A-List for top-tier performance. As uncertainty dominates, from inflation and trade disruptions to AI and geopolitical tensions, climate change doesn’t sit alone; it multiplies other risks, making disclosure more critical than ever.
Insights from the Event Discussions
Panels highlighted „Earth Positive Economics,“ where sustainability fuels prosperity rather than hinders it. Efforts in CO2 reduction, especially energy efficiency, have proven profitable, particularly in Europe with its carbon pricing, while other fundamental nature-related risks lack similar market signals. Only 16% of European companies act as true environmental leaders regarding the CDP’s 2026 Corporate Health Check, with more firms aware of climate dependencies but fewer tackling nature’s full impact.
Linking finance to sustainability is key, spotlighting frameworks like TNFD to quantify these interdependencies.
DFGE’s CDP-Expertise
As a CDP silver consultancy partner since 12 years, DFGE has guided clients like Lansinoh Laboratories and Siemens Energy to A-List status. We support you from data collection through questionnaire submission, plus broader CSR reporting. Past winners drew on our expertise for holistic ESG-strategies and more – let’s position your company for 2026 sustainability action.
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