BDO

BDO, a US-headquartered company in Financial Intermediation Services, reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 60,863,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 774,000 kg CO2e (from fugitive emissions and stationary combustion), Scope 2 emissions of approximately 174,000 kg CO2e (from purchased heat and steam), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 59,915,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute.

In 2024, BDO's total global carbon emissions were approximately 72,175,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 902,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 6,077,000 kg CO2e (mainly from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 emissions of around 65,196,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, when total global emissions were approximately 90,319,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1,238,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6,453,000 kg CO2e (entirely from purchased electricity), and Scope 3 at about 82,627,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total global emissions were approximately 53,965,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of around 9,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 11,097,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 42,859,000 kg CO2e.

BDO USA, P.C. has set several Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned commitments. For near-term targets, BDO USA, P.C. aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as a base year. Furthermore, BDO USA, P.C. commits that 70.6% of its suppliers by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, will have science-based targets by 2029.

For long-term targets, BDO USA, P.C. is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, the company pledges to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel by 90% within the same timeframe. These SBTi targets are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.