Sustainability Reporting & Strategy
Advisory Services
Charting the sustainability landscape to create long-term value and resilience for your organization
What is sustainability?
Understanding environmental impact
At Abdo, we understand that today's businesses are not just measured by their financial performance, but also by their impact on the world around them. In an increasingly interconnected world, stakeholders – including investors, customers, employees, and communities – are paying close attention to how organizations address environmental and social issues, as well as how they manage corporate governance. That's why we offer sustainability services designed to help organizations navigate the complexities of corporate governance and environmental reporting.
Why should my organization embrace sustainability?
Lighting the path forward with confidence
Embracing sustainable principles is about creating long-term value and resilience for your business. Sustainability legislation in California and other states will have a broad-reaching effect on businesses across the country. Maintaining compliance will be a critical factor in business success. Embracing sustainable practices can bring other benefits as well, including:
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- Boosting cash flow by identifying new tax opportunities and reducing tax liabilities
- Improving operations to stay ahead of regulations and outpacing competition by integrating enterprise initiatives with a sustainability strategy
- Bolstering stakeholder confidence in your organization by creating long-term value
- Positioning your business for success in an acquisition, merger, or sale
Our Sustainability Services
Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to develop customized strategies that align with their values, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Sustainability Reporting and Disclosure
We help organizations enhance transparency and accountability through comprehensive sustainability reporting frameworks aligned with global standards such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD.
Materiality Assessments
Our team conducts thorough materiality assessments to identify the most relevant sustainability issues for your business and prioritize strategic initiatives accordingly.
Sustainability Strategy Development
We collaborate with clients to develop tailored sustainability strategies that drive innovation, mitigate risks, and create sustainable value across the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement
We facilitate meaningful dialogue with key stakeholders to understand their expectations, address concerns, and build trust through transparent communication.
Sustainability Integration in Investment Decisions
For investors, we provide sustainability due diligence services to assess the sustainability performance of potential investments and identify opportunities for value creation.
Corporate Governance Advisory
Our experts offer guidance on best practices in corporate governance, board diversity, and ethical leadership to enhance decision-making and foster long-term success.
Our Approach
To sustainability service
At Abdo, we take a comprehensive approach to sustainability assessments, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative evaluation to provide a holistic view of your sustainability performance. Our assessment process includes:
Materiality Analysis
We conduct materiality assessments to identify the most significant sustainability issues for your organization and prioritize them based on their impact on your business and stakeholders.
Data Collection
With your help, we gather relevant data from internal and external sources, including financial reports, sustainability disclosures, stakeholder feedback, and industry benchmarks.
Greenhouse Gas Calculation
Once your data is gathered, we make calculations which measure your business's greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of your operations.
Performance Evaluation
We evaluate your sustainability practices across key areas such as environmental impact, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, ethics and integrity, and corporate governance.
Recommendations & Action Plan
Based on our findings, we provide actionable recommendations and develop a tailored action plan to help you address identified gaps and enhance your sustainability performance.
Stay informed
Tracking the latest in sustainability legislation and reporting
Sustainability updates amidst federal uncertainty
Stay updated on sustainability trends and learn how state and global regulations may impact your organization. Abdo Advisors guide you forward.
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Sustainability expertise
Guiding you to the best way forward
Our experience in sustainability reporting allows us to provide proactive problem-solving for any challenge.
Darin Styles, CPA, CFE
Darin helps businesses find solutions to their complex challenges with a focus on forensic accounting and sustainability reporting.