GRI-CDP disclosure that is more aligned and decision-useful
Published date: 28 April 2026
Updated mapping supports organizations in connecting their GRI climate reporting with the CDP’s 2026 questionnaire
In response to growing demand for more streamlined climate reporting, updated mapping between CDP’s 2026 corporate questionnaire and the GRI 102: Climate Change and GRI 103: Energy Standards is now available.
As underlined by the latest UN warning that extreme heat is threatening global food systems, and with the Iran conflict exposing the risks of over-reliance on fossil fuels, the case for full transparency on these topics is clear. Yet reporting practices can be fragmented, with organizations facing competing disclosure demands.
The updated GRI–CDP mapping identifies areas of correspondence between disclosures, enabling companies to more easily utilize the same underlying data, reducing duplication while improving both efficiency and comparability.
The revised tool expands coverage of key climate-related disclosures, including actions and land-related emissions and removals, with clearer guidance on areas of full and partial correspondence across the GRI Standards and CDP’s environmental disclosure system.
With the 2026 mapping update, we’ve focused on making it clearer how climate and energy disclosures with GRI connect to CDP’s latest corporate questionnaire. In our conversations with organizations, we consistently hear the need for greater alignment and efficiency when navigating disclosure requirements. This resource responds to that need, helping reporters improve the consistency and usability of the data they provide
Margherita Barbieri, GRI Senior Standards ManagerTo support organizations in applying the mapping in practice, GRI offers a range of complementary resources and services. The GRI Academy will soon launch a dedicated module on the GRI–CDP mapping, helping reporters strengthen their understanding and application of aligned climate and energy disclosures. Organizations seeking to integrate the mapping into their reporting processes can also engage with GRI Reporting Services and Licensing to explore tailored support and solutions.
The updated mapping represents the latest step in GRI's and CDP’s collaboration, as announced through a Memorandum of Understanding in 2023.