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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
BDO's score of 29 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
BDO's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BDO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 93,128,000 kg CO2e, a significant increase from about 53,965,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes 878,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,496,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 83,754,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by business travel (23,329,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (53,299,000 kg CO2e). BDO has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The firm has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, BDO plans to ensure that 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, will have science-based targets by FY2027. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per full-time employee by FY2050. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting BDO's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,097,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 42,859,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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BDO is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
