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BDO

BDO USA, LLP, commonly referred to as BDO, is a leading global network of public accounting firms headquartered in the United States. Established in 1963, BDO has grown to become a prominent player in the accounting and advisory industry, with a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in audit, tax, and advisory services, BDO distinguishes itself through its commitment to client service and industry expertise. The firm caters to a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, providing tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by businesses today. With a reputation for excellence, BDO has consistently ranked among the top accounting firms in the world, achieving notable milestones such as inclusion in the "Top 10" of the International Accounting Bulletin's rankings. This solidifies BDO's position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking comprehensive financial and business solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does BDO's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

BDO's score of 54 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BDO's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BDO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 93,128,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 878,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8,496,000 kg CO2e, predominantly from purchased electricity. The most significant portion of their emissions comes from Scope 3, which totals around 83,754,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from business travel (about 23,329,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 53,299,000 kg CO2e). BDO has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, they have long-term targets to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, BDO also targets a 90% reduction by 2050. Furthermore, they are committed to ensuring that 70.6% of their suppliers, based on emissions, will have science-based targets by 2029. BDO is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative and has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. These commitments reflect BDO's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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20222023
Scope 1
9,000
000,000
Scope 2
11,097,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
42,859,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BDO's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for BDO is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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BDO is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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