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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Trusted by 500+ businesses globally
"We were genuinely blown away by the efficiency, expertise and helpfulness of Seedling. We were paired with our account manager 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 chose Seedling to help us negotiate our carbon counting efforts. They made a complicated process as simple and effective as possible. Their platform is thoughtfully designed and offers clear step by step guidance throughout the process. Their customer service is also second to none. They truly support you throughout the analysis and are always quick to respond to queries. Aimée, Blair and their team have created an exceptional product and service. I would not hesitate to recommend their platform."
Creative agency
Chris Hacking
Business Director
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forpeople
"With Seedling, we inputted data on what we do as a brand: the materials we use, where they're made, how they've travelled etc. The team at Seedling then calculate what that means in terms of carbon. To see all of our data in one place, and having a real person at the end of the phone to discuss what the data means and crucially how to make what we do better, was amazing."
Fashion
Patrick McDowell
Founder
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Patrick McDowell
"I have found Seedling to be a relatively easy and hassle-free method of carbon tracking. Their web app combines sleek design with AI features, making carbon reporting easy. My favourite feature so far is the AI that matches categories to the expenditure entered. This saves lots of time and is really accurate. The team (Henry) has also been really helpful, providing individualised support where needed."
Construction
Ryan Prance
Operations
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Kennford Tarmacadam
"Seedling were an invaluable partner in developing our Carbon Reduction Plan. Their collaborative approach involved accurate emission calculations, presented transparently through a user-friendly platform. Seedling's expertise and dedication made the entire process seamless – I’d recommend Seedling to businesses on a sustainability journey."
Consulting
Kristina Vard
Marketing lead
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FarrPoint
"Seedling helped us build a clear Carbon Reduction Plan so we can make meaningful reductions and align ourselves with NHS Net Zero goals. We now have a much clearer understanding of our carbon footprint and where the biggest drivers of emissions sit. This will enable us to make more informed decisions and stronger conversations with partners/suppliers."
Health Technology
David Puttergill
VP of Operations
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Skin Analytics
‘We are incredibly happy with our experience with Seedling. We were guided through the process, and it was simple for us to submit the required information. We also had transparency over our offsetting projects. We now understand our footprint and how to reduce it.’
Consulting
Megan Savage Shaw
ESG Lead
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CIL
"The combination of guidance, platform usability, and support from the Seedling team was invaluable for a business of our size and structure. A big thank you to our account manager Henry for being our guiding hand whenever we required it!"
Facilities Management
Jeff Smith
Director
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EnvirotechFM

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.