Summary
This document is a guide that outlines the CDP States and Regions questionnaire, which serves as a climate reporting platform for states, regions, and local governments. It details how the questionnaire evolves annually to align with the latest scientific standards and reporting frameworks, facilitating effective climate action. The questionnaire consists of six modules: Governance, Assessment, Targets, Planning, Actions, and Forest, allowing jurisdictions to measure and disclose their environmental impact. Key features include a new response portal for 2024, which enhances user experience and collaboration. The document also mentions the introduction of scoring for states and regions in 2024, aimed at incentivizing progress towards net-zero goals. Additionally, it highlights the alignment of the questionnaire with various global initiatives and frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals and the Race to Zero. Updates for 2024 include changes in question numbering and the expansion of the Forest module to include more jurisdictions.
