The CDP, the largest voluntary environmental disclosure platform, reports a nearly 50% increase in companies beginning sustainability reporting this year, despite the ESG backlash. Significant uptake has been noted in Asia Pacific and North America, especially regarding disclosures on water and forests. Over half of the disclosures are from Asia, indicating a stronger engagement than last year. Additionally, the CDP is undergoing a strategic restructure to streamline its operations and reduce reporting burdens for its 23,000 reporting companies. Despite some regulatory rollbacks, demand for environmental data remains strong, particularly in the U.S. compared to Europe.