2023 CDP-ICLEI Track Changes Map

Introduction

The 2023 CDP-ICLEI Track Changes Map outlines the key developments to the questionnaire and includes the following information:

2023 Question: The question number and question text for each module of the questionnaire.
Change: The level of change the question has undergone. These changes are defined as follows:
- No change: no change has been made to a past question. If just the question number has changed from 2022 to 2023 or just the guidance has changed, this is indicated.
- Minor change: small changes have been made to a past question e.g. some new dropdowns, or a change to the question text. Where the guidance has also changed, this is indicated.
- Modified question: substantive changes have been made to a past question e.g. a significant edit to dropdown options or columns. It can be assumed that modified questions will also have additional/modified guidance.
- New question: a new question has been added.
- Revised question dependency: no changes made except to question-to-question dependencies, altering what questions/columns will drive this question to appear.
- Removed question: a past question has been removed.
- Additional guidance: existing guidance has been expanded beyond minor edits, or new guidance has been added e.g. a Resources section.
- Modified guidance: clarifications/modifications have been made to existing guidance beyond minor edits that potentially alter the information requested.
Copy Forward: If you submitted a response to the 2022 questionnaire, some of your answers may have been auto populated into your 2023 questionnaire where applicable. This column outlines what questions and columns may be applicable for copy forward.
Summary of Changes: Where relevant an overview of the key changes is provided.

Note on Copy Forward

If you submitted a response to the 2022 questionnaires, your answers will be auto populated into your 2023 questionnaire where applicable, with a copy forward icon showing next to all questions which are eligible for copy forward. If you did not previously submit a response to a question or this is a new question no answers will copy forward.

We have tried to ensure copy forward from your previous response is available where possible, however, some questions have been modified from last year’s questionnaire, and therefore not all fields may copy over. As a result, your data might only be available on specific fields within table questions. We encourage you to double check the response to ensure that the response is complete and up to date. Please review auto-populated answers carefully, it is your responsibility to ensure your answers are updated for the accuracy and completeness of your response.

Copy forward is indicated as follows:

Full: all answers in this question copy forward from last year if you have previously submitted a response. Please note that new fields have no prior submitted data (and therefore no previous answers to copy forward). We encourage you check the Summary of Changes for any new/removed columns and new/removed dropdowns to ensure your answers are complete and up to date.
Partial: some of the answers in this question do not copy forward from last year if you previously submitted a response. This may be because the answer requested relates to the current reporting year, or because you are required to reassess annually whether or not this column has been answered (e.g. to confirm you have provided a requested attachment).
No: none of the answers in the question copy forward from last year if you previously submitted a response.

Questionnaire Module: Governance

0. Governance

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(0.1) Provide details of your jurisdiction in the table below.	Minor change	Full	Dropdown options updated in column 1, 2, and 3 to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples.
(0.2) Provide information on your jurisdiction’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities and how these issues have impacted your jurisdiction's planning.	Minor change	Full	Dropdowns options added in column 1 on governance of climate-related issues to include risk management and performance indicators.
(0.3) Report how your jurisdiction assesses the wider environmental, social, and economic opportunities and benefits of climate action.	Modified question	Full	Dropdown options added in column 4 to reflect best practices on inclusive climate action. New column 5 requesting information on the quantification of inclusive and equitable climate action. Column 6 header clarified.
(0.4) Report on your engagement with other levels of government regarding your jurisdiction's climate action.	Minor change	Full	Question text updated to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples. Dropdown option added in column 2 to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples.
(0.5) Report your jurisdiction's most significant examples of collaboration with government, business, and/or civil society on climate-related issues.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Full	Column 1 made mandatory. Dropdown options in columns 1, 2, and 5 updated. Additional guidance: guidance expanded upon and example response added.

Questionnaire Module: Assessment

1. Climate Risk and Vulnerability

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(1.1) Has a climate risk and vulnerability assessment been undertaken for your jurisdiction? If not, please indicate why.	No change to question, additional guidance	Full	Additional guidance: expanded Resources section.
(1.1a) Provide details on your climate risk and vulnerability assessment.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Partial. The following column will not copy forward: Column 2 - requires confirmation an attachment has been provided	Dropdown option added in column 2 to include the assessment not yet being published as a reason for being unable to attach a CRVA. Dropdown options in column 5 updated. Additional guidance: example response added.
(1.2) Provide details on the most significant climate hazards faced by your jurisdiction.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Partial. The following column will not copy forward: Column 6 - collects data specific to reporting year	Climate-related hazards in column 1 updated, including removal of 'Air pollution' and addition of 'Other forms of climate-induced landscape shift/degradation' to take account of hazards such as desertification, permafrost thawing, and ecosystem/region shifts. Dropdown option updated in column 2 to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples. Additional guidance: further information added on climate-related hazards to aid reporting. Explanation of Terms added.
(1.3) Identify and describe the most significant factors impacting on your jurisdiction’s ability to adapt to climate change and indicate how those factors either support or challenge this ability.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Full	Dropdown options in column 1 updated to allow further understanding of constraints faced in terms of technical capacity and legislation. Column 2 made mandatory. Additional guidance: example response added.

2. Emissions Inventory

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(2.1) Does your jurisdiction have a community-wide emissions inventory to report?	No change to question, additional guidance	Full	Additional guidance: Resources added on emissions inventories.
(2.1a) Provide information on and an attachment (in spreadsheet format)/direct link to your main community-wide GHG emissions inventory.	Modified question (merged with 2022 2.1b)	Partial. The following columns will not copy forward: Column 1 Column 2 - requests confirmation an attachment has been provided Column 4, 6-13 - new columns due to merge with 2022 2.1b	2022 2.1a and 2.1b merged in 2023 2.1a. Column 6 made mandatory. Dropdown list of tools used to compile emissions inventory in column 7 updated. Life-cycle analysis and national/sub-national emissions factors added to dropdown list of primary source of emissions factors in column 9. Column headers altered to clarify that only the main GHG emissions inventory should be reported. New column 13 to allow attachment of additional/historical inventories. Modified guidance: guidance expanded upon. Explanation of Terms and example response added.
(2.1b) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions by scope. If the inventory has been developed using the Global Protocol for Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories (GPC) you will also be requested to provide a breakdown by sector.	No change (2022 2.1c)	Full
(2.1c) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions in the format of the Common Reporting Framework.	No change (2022 2.1d)	Full
(2.1d) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions by sector.	No change (2022 2.1e)	Full
(2.2) Does your jurisdiction have a consumption-based emissions inventory to measure emissions from consumption of goods and services? The consumption-based approach captures direct and lifecycle GHG emissions of goods and services and allocates GHG emissions to the final consumers, rather than to the producers.	No change to question, additional guidance	Full	Question text clarified. Additional guidance: Resource section added.
(2.3) Do you have an emissions inventory for your government operations to report?	No change	Full
(2.3a) Attach your government operations emissions inventory and report the following information regarding this inventory.	No change	Full
(2.3b) Report your government operations emissions in metric tonnes CO2e.	No change	Full

3. Sector Assessment Data

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(3.1) Report the following information regarding your jurisdiction-wide energy consumption.	New question	No	New question to align with the requirements of GCoM's new Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP).
(3.1a) Report the total electricity consumption in MWh and the energy mix used for electricity consumption in your jurisdiction.	Modified question (2022 3.1)	Partial. The following columns will not copy forward: Column 13 - new column Column 14 - new column	Question modified so columns related to heating and cooling moved to new question 3.1b, to align with the requirements of GCoM's new Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP). Columns 13 and 14 new to allow data collection on total consumption from wave and tidal energy.
(3.1b) Report the total thermal (heating/cooling) energy consumption in MWh and the energy mix used for thermal (heating/cooling) source mix breakdown for energy consumption in your jurisdiction.	New question	No	New question to align with the requirements of GCoM's new Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP). Columns split out from 3.1a into new question 3.1b.
(3.1c) For each type of renewable energy within the jurisdiction boundary, report the installed capacity (MW) and annual generation (MWh).	Minor change to question, additional guidance (2022 3.2)	Partial. The following columns will not copy forward: Column 2 - new column Column 4 - new column	Question altered to align with the requirements of GCoM's new Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP). New columns 2 and 4 for jurisdictions to report notation keys should they not have data available to report for installed capacity or annual generation. Additional guidance: new guidance on notation keys and Resources section added.
(3.1d) Report the total jurisdiction-wide annual electricity and heating and cooling consumption for each sector listed and for your government operations.	No change, revised question dependency (2022 3.1a)	Full	New dependencies related to selection in 3.1.
(3.2) Report the percentage of households within the jurisdiction with access to clean cooking fuels and technologies.	New question	No	New question to align with the requirements of GCoM's new Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP).
(3.3) How many households within the jurisdiction boundary face energy poverty? Select the threshold used for energy poverty in your jurisdiction.	No change (2022 3.4)	Full
(3.4) Report the following information on access to secure energy for your jurisdiction.	New question	No	New question to align with the requirements of GCoM's new Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP).
(3.5) Report your jurisdiction's passenger and/or freight mode share data.	Minor change	Full	New row 'Year data applies to' added for both passenger and freight mode share data.
(3.6) Report the total emissions, fleet size and number of vehicle types for the following modes of transport.	No change	Full
(3.7) Report the following waste-related data for your jurisdiction.	Minor change to question, modified guidance	Full	'Waste-related data area' rows rearranged and clarified. New column 3 to request data on the year data was collected. Modified guidance: guidance re-clarified with definitions added, and new Explanation of Terms.
(3.8) Report on how climate change impacts health outcomes and health services in your jurisdiction.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Full	Climate-related hazards in column 2 updated to reflect changes in question 1.2, including removal of 'Air pollution' and addition of 'Other forms of climate-induced landscape shift/degradation' to take account of hazards such as desertification, permafrost thawing, and ecosystem/region shifts. Dropdown options altered in columns 3 and 5 to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples. Additional guidance: further information added on climate-related hazards to aid reporting. Explanation of Terms added.
(3.9) Report the following air pollution data for the jurisdiction.	Modified question (2022 3.10)	Full	Two new columns to request data on the number of air quality monitoring stations, and the year data was collected. Modified guidance: new guidance to support new columns.
(3.10) Provide details of the household access to water, sanitation services and water consumption in your jurisdiction.	No change (2022 3.11)	Full
(3.11) What percentage of your population is food insecure and/or lives in a food desert?	No change (2022 3.12)	Full
(3.12) Report the total quantity of food that is procured (in tonnes) for government-owned and/or operated facilities (including municipal facilities, schools, hospitals, youth centers, shelters, public canteens, prisons etc.). If available, please provide a breakdown per food group.	No change (2022 3.13)	Full
(3.13) Report the sources of your jurisdiction’s water supply, volumes withdrawn per source, and the projected change.	No change (2022 3.14)	Full

Questionnaire Module: Targets

4. Adaptation Targets

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(4.1) Does your jurisdiction have an adaptation goal(s) in place? If no adaptation goal is in place, please indicate the primary reason why.	No change to question, additional guidance	Full	Additional guidance: Explanation of Terms added to clarify the term 'adaptation goal', as well as an example from a reporting jurisdiction. Resources section added.
(4.1a) Report your jurisdiction’s main adaptation goals.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Full	Climate-related hazards in column 1 updated, including removal of 'Air pollution' and addition of 'Other forms of climate-induced landscape shift/degradation' to take account of hazards such as desertification, permafrost thawing, and ecosystem/region shifts. Additional guidance: further information added on climate-related hazards to aid reporting. Example response added.

5. Mitigation Targets

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(5.1) Does your jurisdiction have an active greenhouse gas emission reduction target(s) in place? Please include long-term and/or mid-term targets. If no active GHG emissions reduction target is in place, please indicate the primary reason why.	No change to question, additional guidance	Full	Additional guidance: Resources section expanded.
(5.1a) Provide details of your emissions reduction target(s). Please report both long-term and mid-term targets, if applicable.	Minor change	Full	Column 2 made mandatory. 'Do not know' option removed from column 17 on science-based targets methodology.
(5.1b) Provide details on the current or planned use of carbon credits sold to or purchased from outside the jurisdiction or target boundary.	No change	Full

6. Sector Targets

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(6.1) Provide details of your jurisdiction's energy-related targets active in the reporting year. In addition, you can report other climate-related targets active in the reporting year.	Minor change	Full	Column 1 made mandatory and list of target types updated.

Questionnaire Module: Planning

7. Planning

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(7.1) Does your jurisdiction have a climate action plan or strategy that addresses mitigation, adaptation (resilience) and/or energy?	Minor change	Full	Question text updated to align with 7.1a, and indicate the plans that may be reported under the term 'climate action plan or strategy'. Energy plans should now be reported in this question (7.1/7.1a) rather than 7.2.
(7.1a) Report details on the climate action plan or strategy that addresses mitigation, adaptation (resilience) and/or energy-related issues in your jurisdiction.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Partial. The following column will not copy forward: Column 3 - requires confirmation an attachment has been provided	Question text updated indicate the plans that may be reported under the term 'climate action plan or strategy'. Energy plans should now be reported in this question (7.1/7.1a) rather than 7.2. Dropdown option in column 7 updated to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples. Additional guidance: example response added.
(7.2) Report details on the other climate-related plans, policies and/or strategies in your jurisdiction.	Minor change	Full	'Energy' dropdown option removed from column 1, as energy-related plans should now be reported in 7.1/7.1a. Dropdown options in column 1 updated.
(7.3) Does your jurisdiction have a strategy for reducing emissions from consumption of the jurisdiction's most relevant goods and services?	Modified question	Partial. The following column will not copy forward: Column 1 - response options in column new	Question text change as well as new dropdown options in colum 1 to clarifiy to distinguish between community-wide action, action only at the level of city procurement, and other sector strategies that don't focus on emissions reduction.
(7.4) Does your jurisdiction have a strategy or standard for reducing emissions from the jurisdiction’s procurement and purchases of goods and services?	New question	No	New question added to focus further on city consumption-based emissions, by requesting data on use of procurement standards.
(7.5) Describe any planned climate-related projects within your jurisdiction for which you hope to attract financing.	Minor change (2022 7.4)	Full	Dropdown option 'Infrastructure' in column 1 removed. Dropdown option 'Public-private partnership' in column 5 added.
(7.6) Report the factors that support climate-related investment and financial planning in your jurisdiction.	No change (2022 7.5)	Full

Questionnaire Module: Actions

8. Adaptation Actions

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(8.1) Describe the outcomes of the most significant adaptation actions your jurisdiction is currently undertaking. Note that this can include those in the planning and/or implementation phase.	Minor change to question, additional guidance	Partial. The following columns will not copy forward: Column 8 - changed from numeric field to percentage range Column 10 - collects data specific to reporting year Column 13 and 14 - new GCoM-specific columns	Column 1 made mandatory. Climate-related hazards in column 2 updated to reflect changes in 1.2, including removal of 'Air pollution' and addition of 'Other forms of climate-induced landscape shift/degradation' to take account of hazards such as desertification, permafrost thawing, and ecosystem/region shifts. Dropdown options updated in column 5 to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples and to align with GCoM's Energy Access and Poverty Pillar. Column 8 changed from a numeric field to a percentage range, to reflect the fact that in most cases cities are only able to provide an estimate of this indicator. Two new GCoM-specific columns to align with GCoM's Energy Access and Poverty Pillar. Additional guidance: further information added on climate-related hazards to aid reporting. Explanation of Terms, Resources and two example responses added.

2023 Question

Change

Copy Forward

Summary of Changes

(8.1) Describe the outcomes of the most significant adaptation actions your jurisdiction is currently undertaking. Note that this can include those in the planning and/or implementation phase.

Minor change to question, additional guidance

Partial. The following columns will not copy forward:

Column 8 - changed from numeric field to percentage range
Column 10 - collects data specific to reporting year
Column 13 and 14 - new GCoM-specific columns

Column 1 made mandatory.
Climate-related hazards in column 2 updated to reflect changes in 1.2, including removal of 'Air pollution' and addition of 'Other forms of climate-induced landscape shift/degradation' to take account of hazards such as desertification, permafrost thawing, and ecosystem/region shifts.
Dropdown options updated in column 5 to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples and to align with GCoM's Energy Access and Poverty Pillar.
Column 8 changed from a numeric field to a percentage range, to reflect the fact that in most cases cities are only able to provide an estimate of this indicator.
Two new GCoM-specific columns to align with GCoM's Energy Access and Poverty Pillar.
Additional guidance: further information added on climate-related hazards to aid reporting. Explanation of Terms, Resources and two example responses added.

9. Mitigation Actions

2023 Question	Change	Copy Forward	Summary of Changes
(9.1) Describe the outcomes of the most significant mitigation actions your jurisdiction is currently undertaking. Note that this can include those in the planning and/or implementation phases.	Minor change	Partial. The following columns will not copy forward: Columns 6-8, 11 - collect data specific to reporting year Column 14 and 15 - new GCoM-specific columns	Column 1 made mandatory, and mitigation actions list updated. Column 6-8 headers reworded for clarifcation. Dropdown options updated in column 9 to align with best practices regarding Indigenous peoples and to align with GCoM's Energy Access and Poverty Pillar. Two new GCoM-specific columns to align with GCoM's Energy Access and Poverty Pillar. Additional guidance: Explanation of Terms and Resources added.