CDP Reporting Guidance and Support

Measure and report your organisation’s emissions for CDP disclosure. Submit robust, audit-ready carbon data and develop SBTi-aligned transition plans that help improve your CDP score.

Measure and disclose the carbon data CDP asks for

With easy-to-use tech and 1:1 expert support, Seedling makes it simple to measure an accurate, full-scope footprint and disclose it to CDP with confidence, whether you're ve been asked to complete CDP by a client or investor.

Built on the GHG Protocol, Seedling helps you to:

Measure a full-scope footprint (Scopes 1, 2 and 3), the basis of any CDP climate response.
Set SBTi-aligned Net Zero targets and build a plan to reduce emissions, which CDP's scoring rewards.
Get your data expert-checked, before uploading it onto the CDP Portal.

New to CDP? Read our full guide

What is CDP, who needs to disclose, and what does a first submission involve? Read our plain-English guide to the 2026 cycle to learn all you need to know.

Disclosing through the SME questionnaire?

If your business qualifies for CDP's SME questionnaire, the process is shorter and focused on climate. Read our guide to what's needed before you start.
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"We were genuinely blown away by the efficiency, expertise and helpfulness of Seedling. We were paired with Henry, an SBTi-certified expert, whose skilled and proactive guidance made the process feel seamless."
Kay Geoghegan
Quality, Data & B Corp Lead
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Tyler Grange

Why work with us?

Easy-to-use platform

Seedling is designed for teams without internal sustainability expertise.

Expert backup

We're not just a software tool - we support you 1:1 throughout the process.

Full reporting coverage

Measure, track and report your organisational emissions alongside projects - all in one place.

How does it work?

1

Measure your emissions

Guided by your adviser, gather and input the data needed for your carbon footprint.

Our easy-to-use platform and expert support make this doable in days, not months.

2

Identify reduction opportunities

Work with your adviser to understand your hotspots and build a data-based transition plan, aligned to best practices.

Get bespoke support, tailored to your business and sector-specific challenges.

3

Share your impact

Your carbon data and SBTI-aligned transition plan are ready to upload to the CDP portal.

What our clients say

Hear from our satisfied Seedling clients

‘We found the team at Seedling very helpful. They made the set-up process simple and seamless and went above and beyond in understanding our business and how to capture the right data. We are delighted with the results.’
Consulting
Stuart Pearce
Director
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Journey4
"We've found the Seedling team incredibly responsive - they've gone out of their way to help us report accurately on our carbon footprint, and to enable us to take forward our strategic ESG ambitions with confidence."
Law firm
Withers & Rogers
ESG Lead
,
Withers & Rogers
"We were genuinely blown away by the efficiency, expertise and helpfulness of Seedling. We were paired with Henry, an SBTi-certified expert, whose skilled and proactive guidance made the process feel seamless."
Environmental Planning
Kay Geoghegan
Quality, Data & B Corp Lead
,
Tyler Grange
"Working with Seedling has put us in an incredibly strong position with not only understanding our baseline carbon footprint, but opportunities to improve it and map out the way ahead."
Sports nutrition
Rhys Jenkins
COO
,
Nutrivend
“The Seedling platform made it simple to manage and input complex data, and meant that we could complete an accurate carbon footprint within just a few days – meeting our tight client reporting deadlines with time to spare! We’ve now got a well-evidenced Carbon Reduction Plan which we trust, and we’re confident sharing with clients."
Utility Services
Nicholas Lang
SHEQ Manager
,
ArchServices
"We love the Seedling product! The footprinting process was easy and comprehensive, and we were surprised at the speed of turnaround. Our public page is a great addition to our environmental communications which really helps us to stand out."
Software
Sam Holding
Strategic Partnerships Lead
,
BibliU
‘When we started with Seedling, we were just beginning our journey towards understanding our carbon footprint. Seedling have been the ultimate professionals and have created a system that is easy to use, so now I have the knowledge to make informed decisions in line with our B Corp status.’
Marketing agency
Sian Eddy
Head of Ops
,
Modern

FAQs

Your questions answered

What is CDP reporting?

CDP reporting means disclosing your company's environmental performance through CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world's most widely used environmental disclosure system. You complete a standardised questionnaire, submit it through CDP's online Portal, and receive a score based on the quality and completeness of your disclosure..

Is CDP disclosure mandatory?

No. CDP is voluntary and not required by law. In practice it can be hard to decline, because more than 270 large buyers (including Microsoft, Walmart and Nike) and over 540 financial institutions request data directly through CDP. Turning down a request can affect a commercial or investment relationship.

Why has my business been asked to report to CDP?

Most first-time disclosers are asked through CDP's Supply Chain programme, where major buyers collect environmental data from their suppliers. Around 45,000 suppliers were asked to disclose this way in 2025. The rest are usually responding to an investor request. In both cases, the requester uses your score to gauge progress and manage risk in their own supply chain.

What data do I need for a CDP climate submission?

At minimum: Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in tCO₂e aligned with the GHG Protocol, your methodology and emissions factors, your inventory boundary, verification status, board-level governance detail, climate-related risks and opportunities, and any reduction targets with progress. Seedling produces the full-scope footprint and supports the targets and governance detail.

How long does it take to get CDP-ready with Seedling?

Onboarding typically takes two to four weeks, with less than one day of your time. You finish with a full-scope, expert-checked footprint and a reduction plan you can take straight into the Portal.

Still have questions?

Book a demo or get in touch and we'll be happy to help.