What is the difference between CDP, EcoVadis and Green Project? Is it necessary to be reporting to all three if our client is asking us to?

In the context of client-driven requests, it’s important to recognize that CDP and EcoVadis are both assessment platforms that will review your submissions and assign scores or ratings based on your reported data. Green Project Technologies, on the other hand, serves as your partner in measuring and actively reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.

If your client requests it, you should submit your data to both CDP and EcoVadis. Here is an overview of the roles that each organization plays:

Green Project Technologies

Green Project Technologies provides an automated carbon management platform, collaborating with your client to help you, as a supplier, measure, verify, and reduce your emissions. When you submit data via our platform, we generate a data quality score both for you and your client. This score provides clarity on the reliability of your data and highlights opportunities to improve data quality, helping to reduce uncertainty in your emissions calculations.

It’s important to note that the data quality scores provided by Green Project Technologies are designed for internal assessment and continuous improvement—they do not influence your scores with CDP or EcoVadis. However, the methodological rigor you demonstrate when sharing data with CDP or EcoVadis may impact your evaluation with those platforms.

CDP

CDP is a globally recognized non-profit organization that enables companies and cities to disclose environmental performance and climate-related information. While participation is largely voluntary, some organizations may require these disclosures from their suppliers.

CDP accredits selected providers worldwide, including Green Project Technologies, which is a gold-accredited CDP solutions provider. Working with Green Project Technologies supports you in generating accurate data and emissions calculations, which can be leveraged for CDP reporting at a later stage. However, the reporting to CDP remains a distinct process separate from your emissions assessment with Green Project.

EcoVadis

EcoVadis is a leading global provider of sustainability ratings for businesses. When your client requests EcoVadis reporting, your submissions are evaluated and assigned a sustainability score. Leveraging the emissions data and insights obtained through the Green Project Technologies platform, you can streamline this data submission process.

EcoVadis incentivizes suppliers to robustly measure and report their emissions. By actively engaging with Green Project Technologies to collect and manage your sustainability data, you are well positioned to meet EcoVadis requirements and potentially enhance your overall sustainability rating. If you have not previously conducted emissions measurement, leveraging our platform can directly support an improved EcoVadis evaluation.