Carbon Disclosure Project 2011 – Global 500 Report
The graph in Figure 25 compares the key indicators achieved by CPLI companies with the average Global 500 across four key areas: strategy, governance, stakeholder communications and achievements. All responding companies (CPLI and non-CPLI) performed well in the implementation of emissions reduction targets (strategy) and Board or executive-level oversight indicators (governance); these appear to be the core ‘early-stage’ areas of addressing climate change which have been met by the majority of respondents.
Analysis of the most significant areas of outperformance of the overall Global 500 by the CPLI provides insights into the characteristics of carbon performance leadership:
Strategy Disclosure of climate change information in mainstream filings or other external communications
The CPLI companies distinguish themselves through demonstrated integration of their climate-related risks and opportunities into their overall business strategy. 100% (29) of CPLI companies achieved this key indicator in 2011 compared to 68% (269) of the overall Global 500.
Governance
The use of monetary incentives is a significant area of outperformance by CPLI companies compared to the overall Global 500. 100% (29) of CPLI companies use monetary incentives compared to 65% (259) of the Global 500. Linking employee incentives to climate change strategy demonstrates a clear drive towards low carbon growth.
0% 20% 40% Global 500 CPLI Global 500 respondents 60% 80% 100%
Figure 25: Key indicators of performance leaders compared to all respondents
Integration of climate change risks or opportunities into overall business strategy
Implementation of emissions reduction targets
Board or other senior management oversight
Monetary incentives
Verification of emissions
Progress toward meeting targets
Emissions reduction due to implementation of activities
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Achievements
Stakeholder communications
Governance
Strategy
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