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BDO Canada

BDO Canada LLP, a prominent member of the global BDO network, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across major regions, including Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Founded in 1958, BDO has established itself as a leader in the accounting and advisory industry, providing a comprehensive range of services such as audit, tax, and advisory solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses. With a commitment to delivering exceptional client service, BDO Canada stands out for its personalised approach and deep industry expertise. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as one of Canada's top accounting firms, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence. BDO's innovative solutions and strategic insights empower clients to navigate complex challenges, making it a trusted partner in their growth and success.

DitchCarbon Score

How does BDO Canada'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.

38

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

BDO Canada's score of 38 is higher than 89% 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 Canada's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BDO Canada reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,275,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,746,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 23,161,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2,337,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions increased marginally from 19,606,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions decreased from 2,537,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. BDO Canada is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. The company has been recognised for its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals. BDO Canada’s ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the professional services sector, aiming to mitigate climate impact and enhance environmental responsibility.

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20222023
Scope 1
2,337,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
19,606,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,537,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BDO Canada'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. BDO Canada is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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BDO Canada 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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