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Bdo

BDO, officially known as BDO International Limited, is a global network of public accounting firms headquartered in Belgium. Established in 1963, BDO has grown to become one of the largest networks in the accounting industry, with a significant presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Specialising in audit, tax, and advisory services, BDO distinguishes itself through its commitment to delivering personalised solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. The firm’s extensive expertise in various sectors, including financial services, technology, and healthcare, positions it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking strategic guidance. With a strong market position, BDO has consistently achieved notable accolades, reflecting its dedication to quality and client satisfaction. The firm’s innovative approach and global reach make it a leader in the accounting profession, serving clients from small enterprises to multinational corporations.

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.

58

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 58 is higher than 98% 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 2024, BDO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 131,960,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 131,775,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 94,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled about 92,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, BDO's emissions in Belgium were approximately 10,329,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,080,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 32,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 10,329,000 kg CO2e. BDO has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30 June 2030, and a 90% reduction by 30 June 2050. Additionally, they are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier, with a near-term target for 80% of suppliers by emissions to have science-based targets by FY27. These initiatives reflect BDO's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes.

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Scope 1
170,000
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Scope 2
1,913,000
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00,000
Scope 3
68,539,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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 BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bdo is not participating in any 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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