Summary
This document is a technical report that outlines the scoring methodology categories and weightings for the CDP's 2024 Full Corporate Questionnaire related to forests. It details the weightings that will be applied to various scoring categories for organizations responding to the questionnaire, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship. The report explains that the scoring categories are grouped by topic and vary across sectors, particularly highlighting the differences between general sectors and the financial services sector. It also notes changes in category names and the introduction of new categories for 2024, reflecting the integration of environmental issues into the questionnaire. The report emphasizes the significance of transparent disclosure regarding commodity volumes and the elimination of deforestation linked to forest risk commodities. Additionally, it discusses the high weightings assigned to categories such as 'Commodity Visibility and Reporting' and 'DCF Status', which are crucial for achieving climate and nature targets.
