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Bdo Holding Bv

BDO Holding B.V., commonly referred to as BDO, is a prominent player in the professional services industry, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1963, BDO has established itself as a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, with a strong presence across Europe and beyond. The firm is renowned for its commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of its diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to large multinational corporations. BDO's core offerings include audit and assurance, tax consulting, and business advisory services, distinguished by their client-centric approach and deep industry expertise. With a robust market position, BDO has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth and recognition as one of the top global networks of independent public accounting firms. This reputation underscores BDO's dedication to excellence and innovation in the professional services sector.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Bdo Holding Bv's score of 49 is higher than 95% 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 Holding Bv's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BDO Holding B.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,174,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,124,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 3,835,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 2 emissions of around 949,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing about 156,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 3,101,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (about 890,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 788,000 kg CO2e). BDO Holding has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Furthermore, BDO aims to achieve a 51.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million EUR value added within the same timeframe. For the long term, BDO is committed to a 90% reduction in both absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect BDO's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the professional services sector.

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20222023
Scope 1
4,107,000
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Scope 2
1,231,000
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Scope 3
2,510,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bdo Holding Bv's primary industry is Other services (93), 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 Holding Bv is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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