Client Alert: CDP Releases 2026 Questionnaires

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CDP has officially released its 2026 questionnaires and reporting guidance, marking the start of the new disclosure cycle. The latest updates introduce changes that reflect the evolving expectations around environmental transparency and risk management.

What’s New in 2026

This year’s questionnaires expand in both scope and depth:

  • New ocean disclosures have been introduced, signaling a broader focus on marine ecosystems and impacts.

  • Plastics reporting has been strengthened, with more detailed expectations around disclosure.

  • Forests' scoring now covers additional commodities, including cocoa, coffee, and rubber.

  • Adaptation and resilience topics have been expanded, requiring more comprehensive responses on how organizations are preparing for climate impacts. Minor changes will be made to CDP’s scoring methodologies for modified questions to incentivize organizations to disclose actions taken to improve adaptation and resilience.

  • SME reporting enhancements include new metrics for forests and water security, and an SME A score is introduced. 

Key Dates for the 2026 CDP Cycle

Organizations planning to disclose should be aware of the following timeline:

  • Week of April 27 – Request lists open

  • Week of June 8 – Request list submission deadline

  • Week of June 15 – Response window opens

  • Week of September 14 – Scoring deadline (responses submitted after this will not be scored)

  • Week of October 26 – Final response deadline

  • Week of November 30 – Scores released (private and public)

Ready to prepare for the September CDP deadline? As a CDP Gold Accredited Provider, KERAMIDA is ready to help make your CDP submission your strongest yet. For more information on the latest CDP scoring methodology or to get started with a CDP mock scoring, contact us or call (877) 234-0179 to speak with one of our CDP reporting experts today.

For a comprehensive overview of 2026 disclosure requirements, refer to the CDP disclosure hub.