The NZDPU
Increasing the integrity, comparability, and transparency of key climate data
In 2022, the CDSC came together to produce a vision for the development of an open data utility for private sector climate transition-related data: the Net-Zero Data Public Utility (NZDPU or Utility). As envisioned by the CDSC, the NZDPU aims to become a global, centralized, open repository for private sector climate transition-related data, that is freely available to all stakeholders helping to accelerate efforts to direct capital to low- or zero-carbon investments, and provide the ability to monitor progress against emissions reductions targets.
The Release of the Net-Zero Data Public Utility
Proof of Concept
Released at COP28, the proof of concept represents a significant step towards the CDSC’s 2022 recommendations for the development of a global, centralized, open repository for private sector climate transition-related data: the Net-Zero Data Public Utility (NZDPU).
The CDSC envisions that the NZDPU will be a freely available repository for all stakeholders to easily access and interpret a core set of company-level data that is critical for driving progress and managing risks and opportunities in the net-zero transition.
The NZDPU will be developed under a phased and iterative approach. Therefore, the proof of concept includes an initial set of data fields, features, and functionality to solicit stakeholder insights that will help to inform future releases.
The NZDPU Proof of Concept
The CDSC oversees the ongoing development of the NZDPU and, informed by actors across the global economy including climate data providers and civil society, come together to deliver a forward-looking strategic vision for more accessible climate data.
The committee held a public consultation from December 1, 2023 through April 1, 2024.
Publications
Read the CDSC’s recommendations for the development of the NZDPU
In November 2022, the CDSC released its initial recommendations for the phased and iterative development of the NZDPU following a public consultation.
Learn more about the recommendations development process
In November 2022, the CDSC released its overview of its four-week consultation and other forms of external engagement used to compile the Draft Recommendations for the Development of the Net-Zero Data Public Utility