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Chitchat with AI: Unlocking Global Climate Disclosure with Large Language Models
This paper introduces an LLM-based framework to evaluate corporate climate disclosure quality using the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) dataset from 2010-2020. By developing a master rubric and applying percentile-based normalization, the framework provides quantifiable, interpretable, and comparable insights into corporate climate strategies across sectors and countries, moving beyond descriptive analysis to actionable intelligence for investors, regulators, and managers.
Executive Impact
Quantifiable Insights into Climate Governance
Our analysis transforms complex, unstructured disclosures into clear, actionable metrics for strategic decision-making.
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Years of CDP Data Analyzed
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Company-Year Scores Generated
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Deep Analysis & Enterprise Applications
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LLM-Powered Climate Disclosure Scoring Workflow
Pull Yearly Subsets & Generate Rubrics
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Generate Master Rubric (Aggregated)
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Apply Master Rubric & LLM to Grade Individual Records
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Output Standardized Scores
Master Rubric Framework
A time-agnostic scoring rubric harmonizes semantic criteria across 11 years of CDP data, enabling robust cross-temporal benchmarking and comparison.
11 Years Harmonized| Method | Interpretability | Scalability | Accuracy | DSS Relevance | Multilingual |
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| OLS/Logistic Regression | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| LDA/SVM | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Fine-tuned Transformers | Medium | High | High | High | Medium |
| Few/Zero-shot LLMs | High | High | High | High | High |
| LLM (Embedding) | High | High | High | High | High |
Sectoral Leadership in Climate Disclosure
Technology, Media, and Communication (TMC) sectors consistently demonstrate higher rubric alignment and clearer reporting standards, leading other industries.
Consistent Leadership TMC SectorImpact of Major Climate Policy Events
Significant positive shifts in disclosure scores occurred following the Paris Agreement (2015) and IPCC's 1.5°C report (2018), particularly in responsive sectors like TMC and Chemicals.
Uptick Post-2015 Policy ResponsivenessGeographic Stratification in Disclosure Quality
Countries like Germany, the United States, and Japan maintain high average disclosure scores, reflecting mature regulatory frameworks and active investor engagement. In contrast, Brazil, China, and Russia exhibit more volatile score trajectories, influenced by shifting domestic policy and enforcement capacity.
Highlights:
- ✓ Germany, US, Japan: High consistency & maturity
- ✓ Brazil, China, Russia: High volatility & lower consistency
Conclusion: These patterns highlight the influence of national regulatory environments on corporate climate reporting maturity.
| Stakeholder | Decision Use Case | Methodological Contribution |
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| Corporate Managers | Strategic ESG planning | LLM scoring, rubric alignment |
| Investors | ESG screening | Sentiment analysis |
| Regulators | Policy auditing, compliance | Greenwashing detection, scoring audits |
| Researchers | Benchmarking disclosure quality | Clustering, panel analysis, score tracking |
Early Warning for Greenwashing
The framework enables early detection of greenwashing via low rubric alignment, reinforcing credibility and transparency in climate reporting.
Proactive Greenwashing DetectionImpact Calculator
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Roadmap
Accelerate Your AI-Driven ESG Journey
Our proven implementation roadmap guides your enterprise through a seamless integration of AI for advanced climate disclosure analysis.
Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy Alignment
Conduct a deep dive into your current climate disclosure processes, existing data infrastructure, and strategic ESG objectives. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and tailor the LLM framework to your specific reporting needs.
Phase 2: LLM Framework Deployment & Customization
Deploy the rubric-guided LLM scoring pipeline. Integrate your historical CDP data and other relevant disclosures. Customize the master rubric to incorporate internal reporting standards and compliance requirements.
Phase 3: Pilot & Validation
Execute a pilot program on a subset of your disclosure data. Validate LLM-generated scores against expert human review and established benchmarks. Refine the model and rubrics based on feedback and performance metrics.
Phase 4: Full-Scale Integration & Training
Roll out the AI-driven disclosure analysis platform across all relevant departments. Provide comprehensive training for your ESG, compliance, and finance teams to leverage the insights for ongoing monitoring and strategic planning.
Phase 5: Continuous Optimization & Scaling
Implement continuous monitoring and feedback loops to optimize model performance and rubric accuracy. Explore opportunities to scale the framework to other ESG domains (e.g., biodiversity, social impact) and integrate with broader decision support systems.
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