Sustainability at BDO
At BDO, we recognise the growing importance of addressing sustainability issues. Our approach to sustainability is embedded in our organisation’s purpose – people helping people – and we understand the importance of meeting the expectations of our stakeholders; clients, our people, regulators and the communities we operate in. In addition to providing sustainability advisory services to our clients, we’re committed to demonstrating transparency when it comes to our own sustainability actions as a business.
Our approach to sustainability involves understanding and addressing material risks, ensuring diversity, protecting the environment, and responding to the demand for transparency and accountability in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. By doing so, we can recognise threats, mitigate risks, and seize development opportunities, both for BDO and our valued clients.
We view BDO New Zealand’s sustainability activities under the pillars of people, planet, prosperity, and principles of governance – aligning with the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council framework. This helps provide an integrated focus to our national sustainability initiatives and opportunities, and guide us towards a sustainable future. View our progress on our sustainability scorecard below.
Our near and long-term climate targets for BDO in New Zealand have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming alignment with a 1.5°C pathway. From a 2023 base year, all BDO New Zealand member firms have committed to:
Sustainability is everybody’s business. By setting science-based targets and embedding sustainability into how we operate, we are committed to helping build a more sustainable New Zealand - a place where businesses, communities and people can continue to thrive.
BDO NZ is also proud to be a member of the New Zealand Hydrogen Council.
BDO's global network have committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, aligning ourselves with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Through our global net-zero programme, all BDO firms - including BDO New Zealand - will follow a standardised methodology for consistent baseline emissions calculation, setting net-zero targets and reporting on our progress. This will allow for transparency, accountability and the reduction of our collective environmental impact as a global organisation.
In a world marked by complexity, uncertainty and rapid transformation, BDO continues to lead with purpose. Our Global Impact & Insights Report reflects how we are delivering on our commitment to quality, integrity and innovation while staying true to our purpose: people helping people.