
Shivendra Jha
At BDO, we view sustainability through the universally recognised ESG framework - environmental, social and governance matters. Using the ESG framework helps to unpack the wide-ranging risks and metrics that fall under the term ‘sustainability’. ESG cuts across the functions of a business to assess how an organisation manages risks and creates long-term value.
ESG is becoming critical as part of a business’ social licence to trade. Businesses that fail to act in this space risk potential impacts on their reputation, and market opportunities. A focus on ESG can do more than just meet growing stakeholder demands. Savvy boards are also recognising the broader business benefits, including the potential to create and sustain long-term value through:
While there is no universal standard, there are some common ESG factors that businesses tend to acknowledge. ESG factors can also be interlinked and may cut across more than one of the environmental, social, or governance buckets.
A BDO Sustainability expert can help you assess which ESG factors are most relevant for your business and how to start measuring your baseline. From managing carbon emissions to diversity and inclusion to ethical behaviour reporting, here are some examples of the ESG factors that might be important to your strategy and stakeholders:
ESG & Sustainability Services and Solutions (adapted from BDO USA website)
As ESG takes centre stage in a rapidly changing business landscape, the question is—how is your organization advancing toward true sustainability?
At BDO, we know that one size does not fit all. Whether you’re starting at the beginning with a sustainability self-assessment, adapting your ESG reporting to comply with new regulations, developing a net-zero roadmap, or designing a long-range climate change mitigation plan, we will meet you where you are.
Where are you on the sustainability journey?
Initiating your sustainability journey - How BDO Can Help:
Complying with ESG and sustainability reporting requirements - How BDO Can Help: