Net Zero

Developing long-term net zero strategies

Net zero means companies working to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to a level where any remaining emissions are balanced through permanent removals or other verified solutions. For many organisations, this involves long-term work around emissions reductions, business transition, and climate strategy development.

BDO helps companies develop and implement net-zero strategies based on the organisation's circumstances, emissions profile, and long-term business goals. This work often focuses on creating a clear direction for how a business can progressively reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and integrate climate work into strategy, investment decisions, and corporate governance.

In many engagements, we analyse a company's climate impact and identify which parts of the business and value chain account for the largest emissions. Based on this, we support companies in developing climate targets, transition plans, and prioritised emissions reduction measures, as well as structures for monitoring, governance, and reporting of climate-related KPIs.

The work is tailored to the organisation's needs and level of maturity, and can range from high-level strategic support to more detailed analyses of areas such as investments, the supply chain, energy use, or climate-related business risks.

Common considerations in working with Net Zero

• Long-term goals in a changing business environment
  Net-zero strategies often span long time horizons, while businesses, markets, technology, and regulatory requirements continue to change. We help companies develop strategies and target pictures that are long-term enough to provide direction, while remaining flexible enough to evolve over time.
• Prioritising emissions reductions 
  A common challenge is determining which measures will have the greatest impact and how to prioritise different investments and transition initiatives. BDO works to connect climate-related measures to the organisation's operational and financial circumstances, creating a relevant and actionable basis for decision-making.
• Transparency and credibility 
  Expectations around clear, credible communication of net-zero work continue to grow. We help companies develop working methods, methodology, and monitoring processes that strengthen transparency and reduce the risk of unclear or misleading climate claims.