Latest update on April 15, 2025
In a Nutshell
- A CDP Accredited Solutions Provider (ASP) is an officially recognized solution provider for environmental reporting by CDP
- Accredited Solutions Providers (ASPs) help to optimize data processes and improve CDP assessments
- Status guarantees verified quality and expertise on CDP standards
- Companies benefit from efficiency, better results and expert advice
- Solution providers are only accepted if at least 4 customers submit a letter to CDP
Especially in the current volatile world, ratings such as CDP provide security for companies. Investors, customers and other stakeholders continue to expect transparent insights into a company's sustainability performance despite the current omnibus relief. The CDP assessment has established itself as the global standard for the disclosure of environmental data and has become indispensable for companies that want to demonstrate their sustainability efforts transparently.
In 2024, around 25,000 companies had their environmental performance assessed by CDP. A good CDP rating not only signals environmental responsibility, but can also lead to better financing conditions, increased customer loyalty and an improved corporate reputation.
Sustainability managers are faced with the challenge of systematically gathering and analyzing environmental information and disclosing it in accordance with the strict CDP standards. As an Accredited Solutions Provider (ASP), our ESG software offers decisive advantages for successful CDP reporting.
What does CDP Accredited Solutions Provider mean?
CDP Accredited Solutions Provider is an official recognition by CDP that a service provider or software solution meets the high quality standards to support companies in their environmental reporting.
As an Accredited Solutions Provider, we demonstrate that our software and expertise meet the high requirements of CDP. Sunhat offers targeted support in the areas of data collection, analysis, and submission.
The meaning of Accredited Solutions Provider status in detail
- Official recognition: As a CDP Accredited Solutions Provider, we have been audited and certified directly by CDP. Only selected and audited organizations worldwide have this status.
- Guaranteed expertise: CDP ensures that Accredited Solutions Providers have extensive expertise in the CDP questionnaires, assessment methodologies and best practices.
- Practical expertise: In order to become an Accredited Solutions Provider, we have submitted four client evidence files to CDP demonstrating that we have supported them very well in the CDP rating.
- Continuous Professional Development: We receive direct access to the latest CDP updates, training, and resources to stay current.
Why is working with an accredited solution provider helpful for your CDP assessment?
CDP Accredited Solutions Providers support companies with their expertise and experience to enable better CDP assessments for companies. CDP describes this on their website as follows:
“CDP’s Accredited Solutions Providers can support organizations with the best practices demonstrated by frontrunner companies, to steer them on the path of environmental leadership. As you embark on your CDP disclosure journey in 2025, consider collaborating with an Accredited Solutions Provider.”
Common Challenges in Your CDP Assessment
The requirements for a successful CDP assessment are complex. Several steps are necessary, from data compilation to analysis and submission. Sustainability managers often face the following challenges:
- Complex data requirements: CDP requires detailed environmental data from different areas of the company
- Time-consuming data collection: Manual processes are necessary as environmental information is often distributed across different departments. This ties up valuable resources and increases the susceptibility to errors.
- Data accuracy and completeness: Gaps or inaccuracies can lead to a lower rating
- Continuous adaptation of requirements: CDP regularly updates its reporting standards
- Integration into corporate strategy: environmental data must be linked to business objectives
These challenges can make the CDP reporting process a resource-intensive endeavor that diverts valuable time and energy away from strategic sustainability initiatives.
Accredited solution providers help companies overcome these hurdles and strategically improve their environmental performance.
Our Software Solution: Your Partner for a Successful CDP Assessment
As an accredited CDP solution provider, we are proud to support companies in their environmental reporting in the best possible way. Our software is specifically designed to support sustainability managers in rating processes. We can provide the following support for the CDP reporting process:
1. Efficient data collection and management
Our integrated AI-based software automates data collection from various sources and significantly reduces manual input. This not only saves time, but also minimizes the risk of input errors.
2. Efficient submission through CDP-specific functions
Our CDP-specific browser extension makes it easy to complete CDP questionnaires directly on the CDP platform by seamlessly integrating your data from the Sunhat platform.
Simplify your reporting with automated transfer of responses, documents and evidence, or quickly access your response library to find the information you need. Sunhat's AI can pre-formulate a new answer for your CDP Questionnaire 2025 in seconds based on existing and old answers.
You can also use the extension to provide your colleagues with data and documents and to carry out a quality check.
3. Gap analysis and opportunities for improvement
Our CDP experts carry out a CDP consultation to personally assist you in identifying data gaps and potential for improvement. This allows you to take targeted action to improve your CDP rating.
4. Adaptation to current CDP requirements
As a CDP Accredited Solutions Provider, we always keep our software up to date with the latest CDP requirements. You can rest assured that your reporting always meets the latest standards.
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Our Accredited Solutions Provider accreditation is based on proven success with customers such as Tricor:
“Sunhat provided exactly the right support, offering a platform that seamlessly integrated our data, enhanced analytics, and improved reporting efficiency. Their services went beyond just delivering a tool. They provided expert guidance that helped us interpret and optimize our sustainability data.
One of the biggest benefits we've experienced with Sunhat is the added value of their consulting services. Their expertise helped us navigate our CDP disclosure process more effectively, ensuring that we presented our data in the best possible way.
We strongly recommend Sunhat to other businesses. We are extremely satisfied with the CDP results. Sunhat played a crucial role in helping us prepare and structure our disclosure effectively.”
Why We are Your Ideal Partner for Your CDP Rating
As an Accredited Solutions Provider, we have undergone a rigorous accreditation process that confirms our ability to best support companies with their CDP reporting. Our journey to accreditation began in 2022 with a thorough assessment of our services and expertise.
We have proven that we are able to:
- Provide high quality support and advice to companies reporting on CDP
- Identify gaps in environmental performance and develop strategies to address them
- Help companies improve their sustainability practices and optimize their environmental disclosures
- Accompany companies on their way to becoming environmental leaders
- CDP has extensively tested the functionality, usability, and effectiveness of our software solution
Jackie Davis, Head of Accredited Solutions Providers at CDP, says the following:
“The inclusion of Sunhat in our roster of Accredited Solutions Providers will contribute valuable expertise to the numerous companies utilising CDP for environmental data disclosure and assist them in implementing proactive measures to mitigate risks and minimize their environmental impacts. We have confidence that Sunhat's capabilities will prove beneficial, and we are pleased to accredit them as a high-quality service provider.”
This accreditation is not only a seal of quality, but also commits us to continuously ensure the highest standards in supporting our clients.
We pride ourselves on helping companies to transparently communicate and continuously improve their environmental impact. Contact us to find out how we can help you achieve your sustainability goals and progress towards CDP A-listing: Request a demo
A CDP Accredited Solutions Provider is an officially recognized service provider that supports companies with CDP environmental reporting. The ASP status guarantees expertise, proven quality and continuous training.
Sunhat offers a software solution that automates data collection, analyzes gaps and generates reports according to current CDP standards. In addition, our experts ensure that companies achieve their sustainability goals efficiently.
With the expertise of an Accredited Solutions Provider, companies can save time and resources, achieve better CDP ratings and improve their sustainability performance in a targeted manner. Sunhat ensures smooth processes and strategic advantages.
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