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Sustainability Strategy & Program Development Services
With you at every stage of your sustainability journey
Integrating sustainable business practices is not a check-the-box exercise, and the journey is not linear.
Each company’s path toward sustainability is unique. Leading companies incorporate sustainability into their corporate strategy and operations by aligning their business model to the material issues and concerns of highest importance to their stakeholders. Building sustainability and resilience into your business doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a journey that helps cultivate the greatest benefits through a disciplined and pragmatic approach.
In addition to better responding to the demands of customers, investors, employees, and other stakeholders, organizations that develop sustainability strategies and programs frequently enjoy competitive advantage, preferential access to and reduced cost of capital, and lower reputational risk. They also attract and retain superior talent, address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting requirements, and drive organizational resilience.
BDO works with you to build a sustainability program that can drive long-term value for your organization and your stakeholders. We focus on setting achievable goals and milestones that help advance your sustainability agenda at your own pace.
How BDO Can Help
Sustainability Strategy & Programs
Design a company's sustainability strategy with long-term goals and program roadmap
Materiality Assessments
Conduct materiality assessments (financial, impact, double) and benchmarking
Sustainability Data Automation & Software Management
Collect and automate sustainability data, and assist in software selection
Sustainability Reporting
Support sustainability reporting and disclosure readiness, including reporting for customer requirements
ESG Ratings Management
Help improve ESG ratings and performance
GHG Impact Calculation & Target Setting
Prepare GHG inventory and devise science-based targets and net-zero strategies
Sustainability Governance, Policies & Procedures
Establish sustainability practices aligned with global standards, frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., GHG Protocol, UNPRI, GRI, CDP, IFRS, ESRS)
Sustainable Risk Management
Incorporate sustainability into enterprise risk management (ERM) processes
Develop a Customized Sustainability Program
Our dedicated sustainability professionals meet you where you are to guide you along your journey. We’ll take you through our five-phased approach to develop a customized program that can deliver lasting impact.
Phase 1
Perform a readiness assessment and benchmarking
Phase 2
Identify your stakeholders and material issues
Phase 3
Develop your goals and strategic roadmap
Phase 4
Collect data and establish controls
Phase 5
Prepare your sustainability report
Simplifying the Complex
Struggling to navigate the complexities of sustainability? We understand the challenges you face and can help demystify the process. No matter where you are on your journey, we'll work together to create a clear roadmap that guides you from your current position to your desired destination.
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