Guidance for reporting to the Global Covenant of Mayors(GCoM)through CDP-ICLEI Track2024CDPICLEIGLOBAL COVENANTof MAYORS forCLIMATE ENERGYDISCLOSURE INSIGHT ACTIONLocal Governmentsfor SustainabilityTable of contentsA:FAQ about the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM)and the Common ReportingFramework(CRF)What is the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Energy?1How can my city commit to the GCoM?Formalizing your expression of interest.................2New levels of reporting:Simplified and Complete......What are GCoM badges?3How can Ireport to the Energy Access and Poverty Pillar?4B:FAQ about reporting to the GCoM through the CDP-ICLEI TrackHow does CDP-ICLEI Track act as an official reporting platform?.How does GCoM validation feedback compare to CDP Score?.....................C:FAQ on technical support7How can I report a compliant CRF emissions inventory?..........................8Active Regional Variations to the requirements of the CRF.....9How often do cities have to report data to GCoM?...10Who should I contact for support throughout the reporting and validation process?..........11Annex I-Figure A.How to report to the EAPP 'Assessment'through CDP-ICLEI Track:Step by12Annex I-Fiqure B.How to report to the EAPP 'Target'through CDP-ICLEI Track:Step by step..16Annex Figure C.Simplified vs Complete Level Reporting Checklist18CDPICLEIWhat is the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Energy?The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Energy(GCoM)is the largest alliance for city climateleadership,uniting a global coalition of more than 13,300 cities and local governments who share along-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and moving towards aresilient and low-emission society.Led today by UN Secretary-General Special Envoy on ClimateAmbition and Solutions Michael R.Bloomberg,and the Executive Vice President for the EuropeanGreen Deal Maros Sefcovic,the coalition comprises cities across 6 continents and 146 countries,representing over 1.1 billion people-or more than 13%of the global population.Local governmentscommitted to GCoM pledge to implement policies and undertake measures to:(i)reduce/limitgreenhouse gas emissions,(ii)prepare for the impacts of climate change,(iii)increase access tosustainable energy,and (iv)track progress toward these objectives.In addition,GCoM cities connectand exchange knowledge and ideas,supported by relevant regional stakeholders.In June 2016,Bloomberg Philanthropies and the European Commission merged the Covenant ofMayors with the Compact of Mayors to form the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Energy.Local governments that have made a commitment to either the Covenant of Mayors or the Compactof Mayors prior to the merger are automatically considered signatories to the Global Covenant ofMayors for Climate Energy and their relevant Regional/National Covenant,where one exists.Formore information,click here.1