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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.

36

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 Canada's score of 36 is higher than 86% 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

BDO Canada has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the firm has established a comprehensive framework for its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. BDO Canada is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes substantial near-term targets: a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2023 baseline. Additionally, BDO Canada aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by approximately 51.6% per CAD value added within the same timeframe. For the long term, BDO Canada has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, BDO Canada's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate practices within the professional services sector in Canada.

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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.

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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 Canada is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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BDO Canada 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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