Data Use
Using CCPI data: What you can and cannot do
The CCPI Index is designed to promote transparency and comparability in international climate policy. We encourage wide use by journalists, scientists, educators, NGOs, and the general public. However, we distinguish clearly between non-commercial and commercial use of the CCPI data.
Non-commercial use
You may freely download and use our publicly available brochures (2007-2026) for non-commercial purposes, including:
- Academic research and publications
- Journalistic reporting
- Educational and civil society initiatives
This use is governed by our Terms of Use. No seperate permission is required if your use qualifies as non-commercial.
If you require extended data (e.g. time series, Excel files, policy data) for non-commercial purposes, please contact Jan Burck (jan.burck@germanwatch.org) or Levi Lempp (levi.lempp@germanwatch.org). We may ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement and cover a processing fee.
What counts as commercial use?
Any use of the CCPI data by financial institutions, ESG service providers, consultants, or technology providers – even for internal purposes such as portfolio analysis, reporting, or investment strategy – is considered commercial use and requires a paid license.
Examples include:
- Using CCPI scores in investment analysis or ESG frameworks
- Integrating CCPI data into internal tools, reports, or platforms
- Referencing CCPI metrics in client-facing materials
Commercial licenses
If you represent a financial institution or other commercial user, please contact us or our licensing partner RCLM for further information: ccpi@rclm-data.org.
RCLM acts as our exclusive license partner for commercial end-user agreements and can provide tailored access packages (Basic, Basic Plus, Premium).
Visit https://ccpi-data.com/ to learn more about using the CCPI for commercial purposes.