Group 1 - The global carbon disclosure policies are converging due to the urgent climate change situation, with carbon disclosure becoming a key measure for companies to understand their emissions and enhance competitiveness [1][12][25] - In 2023, over 3,400 companies from China (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) participated in CDP climate-related disclosures, marking a growth rate of approximately 26% compared to 2022, with the manufacturing sector accounting for over 68% of these disclosures [1][19][21] Group 2 - CDP serves as the largest environmental information disclosure platform, allowing companies to showcase their environmental management performance and attract green investments, with a structured scoring mechanism assessing disclosure, management, awareness, and leadership levels [2][29][32] - The CDP reporting process for 2025 will span the entire year, divided into preparation, reporting, improvement, and results publication phases, with a recommended six-month preparation period for first-time disclosing companies [2][37] Group 3 - Different industries face unique challenges in carbon disclosure, with large enterprises and state-owned companies generally performing better than small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often lack resources and expertise [3][19] - Companies need to establish a comprehensive carbon data governance system and foster internal collaboration to meet CDP reporting requirements effectively [4][6] Group 4 - ICAS Ingeer Certification offers professional services for carbon footprint verification and greenhouse gas assessments, assisting companies in the CDP reporting process through various stages [5][20] - The future of global carbon disclosure policies is expected to deepen, with increased regulatory pressure and higher disclosure requirements, necessitating companies to integrate carbon disclosure into their development strategies [6][12]