Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
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About this data set
As an independent monitoring tool for analyzing the climate performance of countries, the CCPI plays a pivotal role in assessing the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Since its inception in 2005, the CCPI has offered detailed analysis of countries climate mitigation efforts, facilitating comparisons and tracking progress. The current version of the CCPI covers 63 countries (plus the EU), collectively responsible for over 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The CCPI methodology evaluates a country’s performance based on four categories: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (40% of the overall score), Renewable Energy (20%), Energy Use (20%), and Climate Policy (20%). These categories are derived from the results of 14 indicators.
The CCPI provides a standardized framework that fosters credibility, comparability, and international acceptance while promoting transparency in climate action. It serves as a valuable tool for climate change research, policy analysis, informing investment decisions, and engagement. With its comprehensive scope, the CCPI offers numerous opportunities for companies and institutions to align with net-zero goals, from reporting requirements to portfolio management and sustainable product development. Its nearly 20 years of existence allow users to track countries' progress or regression in climate performance over time, offering valuable insights into long-term trends and momentum.
Data Specifications
| CAN International
| Central Banks
Areas of insight
Climate Policy
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Paris-Compatibility
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GHG Emissions
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Renewable Energy
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Energy Use
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2030 Target
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Frequently asked questions
The CCPI’s climate policy section is unique in the ESG data space. It is based on a thorough evaluation of the rigor and implementation of national climate policies, conducted by over 450 independent, domestic climate and policy experts. This provides insider insights into the actual implementation of climate policies. Additionally, since 2018, the CCPI has expanded its evaluation scope to include an assessment of the Paris Agreement compatibility of individual countries.
The CCPI is offered in three data packages with different granularities. The 2024 Basic Package provides general scores, ranks, and ratings for 63 analyzed countries plus the EU, totaling 192 datapoints. The Basic Plus package includes additional information on four categories (GHG Emissions, Climate Policy, Renewable Energy, and Energy Use), offering 768 more datapoints, which combined with the Basic Package totals 960 datapoints. The Premium package offers the most detailed insights, including scores, ranks, and ratings for 14 indicators per country, adding 2,688 datapoints. Combined with the Basic Plus package, the Premium package provides a total of 3,648 datapoints for 2024. Additionally, you can obtain historical CCPI versions from 2007 onwards for trend analyses and back-testing purposes.
In addition to being extensively referenced in the media and widely accepted and utilized in academia, the data is heavily used for reporting and active management of sovereign bonds. It is also harnessed to generate engagement with sovereign issuers. Emerging application areas include integration into Net Zero frameworks, transition plans, and financial index development.