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Bdo Holding Bv Sustainability Profile

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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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60

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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Bdo Holding Bv's score of 60 is higher than 78% 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), Scope 2 emissions of around 949,000 kg CO2e (with purchased electricity contributing about 156,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 3,101,000 kg CO2e, which includes business travel (approximately 890,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (around 788,000 kg CO2e). BDO Holding has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Furthermore, they have committed to a significant long-term target of reducing these emissions by 90% by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, BDO aims for a 51.6% reduction per million EUR value added by 2030, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect BDO's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from their parent organization, BDO Nederland, which underscores their commitment to sustainability within the professional services sector.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Bdo Holding Bv's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bdo Holding Bv's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bdo Holding Bv's Location?

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bdo Holding Bv's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bdo Holding Bv's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 24% last year and increased by approximately 24% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 38% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
46%
Business Travel
29%
Employee Commuting
25%

Bdo Holding Bv's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Bdo Holding Bv has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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