ESG Strategy & Program Development
Developing an ESG strategy and program can help companies better adapt to stakeholder demands and address reporting requirements.
Maintain federal contractual compliance with a robust sustainability program
With newly proposed ESG requirements on disclosure and development of science-based targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, complying with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is more complex than ever before.
The proposed amendments create significant new responsibilities for many firms that sell to the federal government. To maintain eligibility for awards, government contractors must closely monitor these regulatory developments and construct a comprehensive compliance roadmap. Contractors seeking to align with the federal government’s shifting priorities must look beyond current compliance to anticipate future requirements.
BDO works with you to develop a program that establishes long-term alignment between your sustainability and FAR compliance strategies. Not only will we help you establish a compliant GHG disclosure and climate risk program, but we’ll also help you leverage it for competitive advantage.
As home to one of the nation’s largest government contracting practices, we approach ESG strategy for federal contractors through an industry-first lens. Backed by the resources of our ESG Center of Excellence, our team includes professionals with extensive knowledge of both the FAR and ESG.
Sustainability isn’t a standalone effort. Focusing on the bigger picture, we’ll fully integrate ESG into your business operations and regulatory compliance strategy.
Our federal contracting compliance and ESG professionals understand the challenges you face. As the federal government’s sustainability initiatives continue to evolve in the coming years, the regulatory burden on contractors will continue to increase. We’ll help you get ahead of emerging regulations so that they don’t interrupt you from carrying out your mission.
Conduct an organizational compliance assessment
Understand your stakeholders and value chain
Establish industry leading governance and processes
Collect data and develop documentation
Satisfy disclosure, science-based targets and reporting requirements
Position for procurement and initiative incentives
We’ll position your organization to meet all procurement-specific sustainability requirements. Our experience with contracting vehicles spans:
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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.
Without careful planning at the initial goal and target-setting stage, it may be impossible for companies to unlock the potential for value creation. In BDO’s series on starting your ESG journey, we outline key considerations that can help your company set effective ESG goals.
As you begin your ESG journey, the volume of decisions and activities may seem overwhelming. To help, BDO has created a five-step approach to develop a customized ESG strategy and program that delivers lasting impact.
Conducting an ESG materiality assessment is an important step in ESG strategy and program development. In this article, we share insights to help you plan your ESG materiality assessment and effectively use the information it provides.
On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Parliament passed a bill (Bill S-211) focused on environmental, social and government (ESG) policy, entitled “An Act to Enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to Amend the Customs Tariff” (Act).
Join BDO's Center for Corporate Governance Amy Rojik as she is joined by Moira Conlon, CEO and Founder of Financial Profiles, as they discuss the strategy in driving stakeholder interest, understanding and engagement through the organization’s sustainability reporting.
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This report highlights BDO’s commitment to sustainability and ESG and details the actions the firm is taking to continuously evolve its business to be more responsible and resilient.
As we work to advance sustainability across the firm, learn more about our goals, commitments and actions.
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Seeking assurance over ESG data is a significant undertaking, BDO explores the challenges companies can expect to face and guidance to manage associated risks in our latest article.
BDO’s 2023 Shareholder Meeting Agenda presents the most pressing issues for boards and management teams to consider ahead of this year’s annual shareholder meetings.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released guidance on February 13, 2023, providing taxpayers with information and timelines on the program under Section 48C(e)(1) for the allocation of $10 billion of Section 48C credits under the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act.
With the energy transition already underway, businesses have a range of opportunities to help scale renewables and alternatives — and benefit a broad range of stakeholders.
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Developing an ESG strategy and program can help companies better adapt to stakeholder demands and address reporting requirements.
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