Turn climate ambition into measurable action

Climate considerations increasingly affect strategy, investment, operations, supply chains and sustainability reporting.

In Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative provide important national context for decarbonisation, energy transition and climate action, creating strategic opportunities for organisations while increasing the importance of credible climate information.

For organisations, the immediate questions are practical: What are our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions? Which data can we rely on? Where are our largest emissions sources? Which physical and transition risks could affect the business? What reductions are feasible and how should progress be measured?

BDO Saudi Arabia helps organisations answer these questions and develop evidence-based climate, resilience and decarbonisation programmes aligned with their business objectives and sustainability priorities.

Our climate services

We support clients with:

greenhouse gas inventories
Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions calculation
emissions factor selection and calculation methodologies
carbon-footprint baselining
climate risk and opportunity assessments
physical and transition risk analysis
climate scenario analysis
climate governance and resilience planning
decarbonisation strategies and roadmaps
carbon neutrality pathways where relevant
emissions reduction targets and implementation plans
energy efficiency and sustainable energy initiatives
Scope 3 and value-chain emissions considerations
climate-related metrics and disclosures
monitoring and reporting frameworks

Establishing a reliable emissions baseline

A credible decarbonisation programme begins with reliable greenhouse gas emissions information.

BDO can help organisations identify relevant emissions sources, determine appropriate organisational and operational boundaries, establish calculation methodologies and strengthen the collection and validation of underlying activity data.

This includes considering direct emissions, purchased energy and relevant value-chain emissions so that management can understand where the organisation's most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions arise.

A reliable baseline provides a foundation for setting emissions reduction targets, prioritising interventions and measuring progress over time.

Building a realistic decarbonisation roadmap

Climate targets need to be supported by technically and financially credible actions.

BDO works with organisations to evaluate potential emissions-reduction measures, establish priorities and develop phased decarbonisation roadmaps with defined initiatives, responsibilities, milestones and performance measures.

Depending on the organisation, these measures may include energy efficiency, operational changes, renewable energy, procurement and value-chain initiatives, technology investments and other sector-specific solutions.

For energy, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare and other organisations with significant operational or value-chain impacts, this analysis can also support climate resilience, capital planning and longer-term transition decisions.

Meet BDO Saudi Arabia ESG advisors

Multidisciplinary experience across ESG, climate, risk advisory, internal controls, governance, reporting and assurance.

Abdur Sharjeel

Business Advisory

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Moin Zaidi

Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services & ESG

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Common ESG questions Saudi businesses face

What are Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?

Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by an organisation. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions associated with purchased electricity, steam, heating or cooling. Scope 3 emissions are other indirect emissions across the organisation's value chain, including activities such as purchased goods and services, business travel, logistics and the use of sold products where relevant.

How can a company develop a decarbonisation roadmap?

A decarbonisation roadmap typically starts with a reliable greenhouse gas emissions baseline, followed by assessment of reduction opportunities, target setting and prioritisation of feasible initiatives. The roadmap should then define responsibilities, timelines, investment requirements, performance indicators and monitoring processes so that progress can be measured over time.

Can climate risks affect financial performance?

Yes. Physical climate risks and transition-related changes can affect financial performance through asset damage or impairment, higher operating costs, supply-chain disruption, changes in demand, financing conditions and capital expenditure requirements. These effects can also influence long-term investment decisions, business resilience and enterprise value.

Build a credible climate and decarbonisation plan

Speak to BDO Saudi Arabia about emissions measurement, climate risk and practical pathways to decarbonisation.

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