CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Methodology 2023

This document is a technical report detailing the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) methodology for 2023. It introduces the Supplier Engagement Rating's purpose, which aims to enhance engagement practices among purchasing organizations regarding their suppliers' climate change strategies. The report identifies key barriers to supplier engagement and specifies the evaluation criteria across four areas: governance, targets, Scope 3 emissions, and supplier engagement. It explains how organizations will be assessed based on their responses to the CDP climate change questionnaire, and what constitutes best practices in sustainable supply chain management. The scoring methodology is described in detail, including how points are awarded based on specific responses and overall performance. Furthermore, the document emphasizes the importance of having a transition plan aligned with climate goals and outlines the requirements for organizations to achieve various rating scores, including the thresholds for the SER Leaderboard status. The report concludes by addressing the timeline for submitting responses and includes a section for frequently asked questions.