CDP Supply Chain Member Guide for Supplier Selection 2024

This guide provides detailed instructions for CDP Supply Chain members on how to select suppliers for the 2024 CDP questionnaire. It outlines the process for building a request list from a database of over 500 million organizations, emphasizing the importance of sustainability goals in the selection process. The guide introduces updates for 2024, including a dedicated questionnaire for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the integration of existing questionnaires into a single CDP Corporate Questionnaire. This new format aims to streamline the reporting process across multiple environmental issues while ensuring that companies only report on relevant themes based on their business activities. Additionally, the guide offers general and advanced supplier selection guidance, including considerations for sustainability, supplier performance, and risk assessment. It highlights the significance of engaging suppliers who already respond to other requests and encourages a diverse approach in selecting suppliers across different categories and regions.