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ESG is not a check-the-box exercise, and the journey is not linear. 

Each company’s path toward sustainability is unique. Navigating the intersection of material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors with stakeholder priorities requires a disciplined approach.

Developing an ESG strategy and program can help companies better adapt to stakeholder demands, address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting requirements, mitigate reputational risk and increase resiliency. The proposed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate Disclosure Rule has also made ESG a priority for public companies, and many private companies within their value chains. 

How BDO Can Help

ESG Journey Design

Design a company's ESG journey, ESG strategy and sustainability programs 

Sustainability Reporting

Advance ESG reporting and disclosure readiness, including for climate-related risks 

ESG Ratings Improvement

Support improvement of ESG ratings and sustainability storytelling 

GHG Impact Calculation

Assess and devise science-based targets and net-zero strategies 

ESG Practices

Establish ESG and sustainability practices aligned with internationally recognized standards and frameworks (including GHG Protocol, SASB, UNPRI, UNSDGs, GRI, CDP, TCFD) 

SOX Readiness

Map processes and develop controls for public and private companies for Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance 

ESG Insights

Explore our most recent resources and thought leadership.

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Assessing Exit Strategies During Uncertain Times

February 2, 2023
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Assessing Exit Strategies During Uncertain Times

February 2, 2023

As prospective buyers show renewed interest in dealmaking, it is more important than ever for fintech companies to be strategic and compelling marketers in order to attract attention in a competitive fintech deal market.

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2023 BDO CFO Outlook Survey

January 30, 2023
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2023 BDO CFO Outlook Survey

January 30, 2023

The 2023 BDO CFO Outlook Survey offers critical insights to support strategic decision-making and help your company thrive.

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ESG: An Opportunity for Nonprofits

January 26, 2023
Blog Post

ESG: An Opportunity for Nonprofits

January 26, 2023

In the for-profit world (and particularly among SEC regulated companies), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) planning has largely focused through a lens of risk mitigation and value creation.

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Treasury, IRS Release Additional Information on Clean Vehicle Provisions of Inflation Reduction Act

January 25, 2023
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Treasury, IRS Release Additional Information on Clean Vehicle Provisions of Inflation Reduction Act

January 25, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS on December 29, 2022, released information on the clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. The new guidance provides greater clarity to consumers and businesses that, beginning January 1, 2023, are able to access tax benefits from the law’s clean vehicle provisions.

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A Review of the Proposed Federal Contractor Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements

January 13, 2023
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A Review of the Proposed Federal Contractor Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements

January 13, 2023

To further champion corporate transparency, the federal government has now proposed a series of disclosure requirements that will formalize reporting processes for both Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered companies and federal contractors.

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ESG Assurance: A Competitive Differentiator

January 9, 2023
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ESG Assurance: A Competitive Differentiator

January 9, 2023

BDO explains why ESG assurance is now a competitive imperative for all companies, large and small.

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Q&A: EU Expands ESG Reporting Requirements Through the CSRD

December 20, 2022
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Q&A: EU Expands ESG Reporting Requirements Through the CSRD

December 20, 2022

For some time now, large companies in the EU have been required to report certain sustainability information in accordance with the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). Under the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the scope of the existing NFRD and disclosure requirements for companies have significantly expanded. In the future, more companies will be required to report sustainability information, and companies will be required to report on more topics and in more detail than ever before.

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BDO in the Boardroom Podcast - Episode 58: What We Know (and Don’t Know) About the SEC’s Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures

December 7, 2022
Podcast

BDO in the Boardroom Podcast - Episode 58: What We Know (and Don’t Know) About the SEC’s Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures

December 7, 2022

Join BDO's Center for Corporate Governance Amy Rojik and her colleague Tim Kviz, National Managing Partner – SEC Services, as they discuss the latest on the SEC’s proposed rules to standardize climate-related disclosures for public companies. The draft rules were issued in March and were expected to be issued by the end of the year, but the SEC has been quiet so far. We’ll analyze what we know, what’s likely to happen next, and what companies can do to prepare prior to the close of 2022.

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Article

How to Avoid Greenwashing in Corporate Sustainability Reporting

November 30, 2022
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How to Avoid Greenwashing in Corporate Sustainability Reporting

November 30, 2022

A retail giant was in the news. Its brand reputation, revenues and potential for litigation were all at risk. Sustainability teams had invested time and resources into a new supply chain tracking system and were going to market with a “green” product line in their retail clothing stores. But soon after the rollout, they began hearing rumblings from environmental activists, then from the mainstream media.

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Top 5 Insights from COP27

November 29, 2022
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Top 5 Insights from COP27

November 29, 2022

The United Nations’ annual COP events have historically been filled with deliberations among international governments and other stakeholders, which evolve into major pledges and agreements. This year’s COP27 was no different as member nations reaffirmed their commitment to fight climate change and its negative impacts.

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2022 BDO Patient Experience Survey

November 29, 2022
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2022 BDO Patient Experience Survey

November 29, 2022

To help providers better understand this new environment, we conducted the 2022 BDO Patient Experience Survey, which polled 3,000 U.S. adults on their feelings towards their providers, insurance and overall healthcare experience.

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BDO in the Boardroom Podcast - Episode 57: Proxy Preview 2023

November 22, 2022
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BDO in the Boardroom Podcast - Episode 57: Proxy Preview 2023

November 22, 2022

Join BDO's Center for Corporate Governance Amy Rojik as she sits down with Pam Marcogliese, a Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to discuss various issues of importance to stakeholders that may set the stage for the 2023 proxy shareholder proposal season.

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Article

Understanding the Board’s ESG Mandate

November 14, 2022
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Understanding the Board’s ESG Mandate

November 14, 2022

Amid a dynamic regulatory landscape and rapidly evolving stakeholder demands, corporate boards face a new mandate: oversight of the organization’s adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs.

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60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 111: ESG in Retail (Part 3): Ethical Consumerism

November 14, 2022
Podcast

60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 111: ESG in Retail (Part 3): Ethical Consumerism

November 14, 2022

What's happening with governance practices and policies in the retail sector? What is ethical consumerism?  And why is this so important to a retailer looking to stay top of mind with consumers?  In this episode, the last of our 3-part mini-series dedicated to ESG in retail, we are again joined by Karen Baum, ESG Service Leader at BDO USA, who explains the importance of using ESG to keep consumer mind – and wallet - share.

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60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 110: ESG in Retail (Part 2): Employee Experience & Labor Practices

November 7, 2022
Podcast

60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 110: ESG in Retail (Part 2): Employee Experience & Labor Practices

November 7, 2022

What can retailers do to improve their employee experience? What labor practice concerns should be top of mind for retailers? In this episode, the 2nd of our 3-part mini-series dedicated to ESG in retail, we are joined by Karen Baum, ESG Service Leader at BDO USA, to help us understand how the social aspect plays out in retail.

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2022 SEC Reporting Insights

November 4, 2022
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2022 SEC Reporting Insights

November 4, 2022

Large rulemaking year for SEC, chair advanced many rules on his regulatory agenda and many proposals are already having market effects. BDO providing key disclosure and reporting reminders in this publication.

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Your ESG Journey

Our dedicated ESG professionals will meet you where you are to help guide you along your journey:

Phase 1

Conduct industry benchmark and gap analysis 

Phase 2

Understand your vision and your stakeholders 

Phase 3

Develop your strategy and plan

Phase 4

Develop process and metrics

Phase 5

Design ESG reporting

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