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This dataset contains all public responses to the CDP-ICLEI 2021 Cities questionnaire. All data included in the dataset is self reported by cities. The reporting platform remains open and the dataset is updated daily to reflect new submissions.

Please note that this dataset exceeds the capacity for Excel. To export the data to Excel, the dataset has been separated into three files. Please follow the links below to access these:

2021 cities dataset covering emissions and mitigation:
https://data.cdp.net/Governance/2021-Cities-Emissions-and-Mitigation/aic4-a5fb

2021 cities dataset covering vulnerability and adaptation:
https://data.cdp.net/Governance/2021-Cities-Vulnerability-and-Adaptation/hz2m-cbry

2021 cities dataset covering sectors (buildings, energy, transport, waste, urban planning, food, water):
https://data.cdp.net/Governance/2021-Cities-Sectors/xsgm-pagy

Access more information on cities reporting, including questionnaire guidance, at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

For any questions or further guidance on how to reference this data in your own work, please contact cities@cdp.net.

Please note that this dataset may contain data from cities or, in some instances, groups of cities at different administrative levels. This includes metropolitan areas, combined authorities, and some regional councils.

When using the inventory data for aggregation, comparison and trend analysis, please note that the inventory data is based on non-verified self-reported city inputs. The reported inventory may not include all emission sources within the city boundary.

This dataset contains 2021 data reported by cities on environmental impact and sustainability in the following sectors: buildings, energy, transport, waste, food and water.

To view the cities 2021 questionnaire guidance, including all questions asked to cities in 2021, visit https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

Please note that this dataset may contain data from cities or, in some instances, groups of cities at different administrative levels. This includes metropolitan areas, combined authorities, and some regional councils.

When using the inventory data for aggregation, comparison and trend analysis, please note that the inventory data is based on non-verified self-reported city inputs. The reported inventory may not include all emission sources within the city boundary.

This dataset contains 2021 data on cities' emissions reduction actions, as reported by cities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System in response to question 5.4 in the 2021 CDP Cities questionnaire. View questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities. Please contact cities@cdp.net if you have any questions about the data contained in this dataset.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

For further guidance on how to reference this data for use in external publications, please refer to the Open Data Portal Terms of Use available on the homepage.

The dataset contains 2021 data on cities' climate hazards, reported by cities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System in response to question 2.1 (" Please list the most significant climate hazards faced by your city and indicate the probability and consequence of these hazards, as well as the expected future change in frequency and intensity.") in the 2021 Cities questionnaire. View cities questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities. Please contact cities@cdp.net if you have any questions.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

For further guidance on how to reference this data for use in external publications, please refer to the Open Data Portal Terms of Use available on the homepage.

The dataset contains 2021 data on cities collaborating with businesses, reported by cities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System in response to question 6.2a ("Please provide some key examples of how your city collaborates with business and/or industries in the table below.") in the 2021 Cities questionnaire. View cities questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities. Please contact cities@cdp.net if you have any questions.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

For further guidance on how to reference this data for use in external publications, please refer to the Open Data Portal Terms of Use available on the homepage.

This dataset contains 2021 data on cities's renewable energy targets, as reported by cities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System in response to the 2021 CDP Cities questionnaire. View questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities. Please contact cities@cdp.net if you have any questions about the data.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

For further guidance on how to reference this data for use in external publications, please refer to the Open Data Portal Terms of Use available on the homepage.

This dataset contains 2021 data on cities' climate risk and vulnerability assessments, as reported by cities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System in response to question 2.0b (" Please attach and provide details on your climate change risk and vulnerability assessment.") in the 2021 Cities questionnaire. View the Cities questionnaire at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities. Please contact cities@cdp.net if you have any questions about the data.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

For further guidance on how to reference this data for use in external publications, please refer to the Open Data Portal Terms of Use available on the homepage.

This dataset contains data on total city-wide emissions as reported by cities in 2021. To view all responses by cities to questions on emissions in 2021, including breakdowns by sector and scope, go to https://data.cdp.net/Governance/2021-Cities-Emissions-and-Mitigation/aic4-a5fb. The questions covered are 4.6a to 4.6b.

Access cities questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities.

Please contact cities@cdp.net if you have any questions.

When using the inventory data for aggregation, comparison and trend analysis, please note that the inventory data is based on non-verified self-reported city inputs. The reported inventory may not include all emission sources within the city boundary.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

This dataset contains the complete data for 2021 on cities that reported emissions inventories using the Common Reporting Framework reporting format. The data in the dataset is based on responses to question 4.6a in the 2021 Cities questionnaire, as reported by cities and local authorities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System.

This dataset contains 2021 data on cities' water resources management strategies. The data was reported by cities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System in 2021 in response to question 14.4a - "Please provide more information on your city’s public Water Resource Management strategy" - in the 2021 CDP Cities questionnaire. View cities questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities. Please contact cities@cdp.net if you have any questions.

This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

For further guidance on how to reference this data for use in external publications, please refer to the Open Data Portal Terms of Use available on the homepage.