Colorado was only one of two states to receive a top-status designation
Statewide - Thursday, May 29, 2025 - CDP, a global non-profit running the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, named Colorado to its 2024 CDP A-list Thursday. Colorado is one of only two states to receive this designation (out of 92 states and regions that disclosed). In addition, 37 U.S. cities also received the designation, including Aspen, Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and Lakewood.
To receive this top-status A-list recognition, states and local governments had to meet rigorous criteria, including publishing an emissions inventory, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, and a climate action plan through CDP. A-listers also had to be working to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner and tracking progress toward that goal.
Data transparency, quality, and accessibility are key parts of Colorado’s environmental justice strategy. These not only hold Colorado accountable to achieving our goals and addressing historical inequities in disproportionately impacted communities, but also help the state, local governments, and businesses make decisions that reduce emissions, improve air quality, and save Coloradans money.
“Colorado is a national leader in climate action, and our data plays an important role. Data helps Colorado to make the right decisions to help save people money and maximize environmental, economic, and health benefits in our communities. We appreciate CDP’s recognition and look forward to demonstrating the ongoing benefits of our climate work,” said Governor Polis.
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