Sustainability at BDO Luxembourg


Our approach to creating a more sustainable business


At BDO in Luxembourg, we try to make sure we “walk the talk” when it comes to ESG and see the transition towards a more sustainable future not only as a necessary step but as an opportunity for us and for our clients. 

Built on the foundation of extensive stakeholder engagement, BDO’s corporate sustainability strategy focuses on seven key areas. 


We aim to harness technology and data to strengthen the firm’s effectiveness, resilience and service delivery. This includes using AI to improve efficiency and ways of working, supported by a sustainable long-term strategy and ongoing skills development. We will also continue to strengthen the systems and controls that protect employee, firm and client data, maintaining security, trust and operational integrity.

We aim to strengthen the consistency and quality of client service through robust systems, effective communication and a clear commitment to our values. We will continue to enhance our quality management framework to support reliable delivery that reflects client needs and expectations. Improved communication and information-sharing will strengthen internal collaboration, while reinforcing the visibility of our values, quality standards and client-focused approach externally.

We aim to build an adaptable, skilled workforce equipped for future needs. Through skills mapping and related processes, we will improve the visibility and deployment of expertise across the firm, while anticipating emerging skills requirements and integrating them into recruitment and development. We will also strengthen personalised development pathways and opportunities for employees to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We aim to embed BDO’s values into everyday behaviours, decisions and ways of working, including through recruitment, performance management and employee engagement. Clear expectations around behaviour, ethics and speaking up will support a strong culture of accountability.

As a trusted professional services firm, we also recognise our role as a custodian of compliance, embedding regulatory obligations, professional standards and ethical principles into our governance and operations. Greater employee participation, transparency and cross-departmental communication will further strengthen collaboration and alignment across the firm.


We aim to provide an inclusive, supportive and rewarding workplace where people feel valued and empowered to succeed. We will promote and safeguard workforce diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which people from all backgrounds can thrive. Competitive compensation and benefits, together with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility and work-life balance, will support our ability to attract, engage and retain talent.

Together with our wider network, we aim to strengthen environmental sustainability and long-term resilience through structured climate action. We will manage operational emissions and implement our reduction plan in support of our Paris-aligned SBTi commitments. We will also assess physical and transition climate risks and opportunities, supporting effective governance, risk management and transition planning and strengthening the firm’s resilience to a changing regulatory, environmental and economic landscape.

We aim to strengthen our positive social impact through meaningful contributions to communities and causes in Luxembourg and beyond. A more targeted approach to community engagement will help maximise the value of our activities, while enabling employees to contribute directly to the social value created by the firm. We will also remain active in Luxembourg’s corporate community and maintain an understanding of evolving stakeholder needs and priorities.

BDO Luxembourg's
ESG Journey

BDO Luxembourg's
Sustainability Report FY24