Overview: We assist businesses in extending sustainability beyond their own operations to their entire value chain of suppliers, distributors, and partners. This is crucial because a large portion of a company’s environmental and social impact often resides upstream and downstream, in fact, studies show that about two-thirds of an average company’s ESG footprint lies with its suppliers. BDO’s Sustainable Value Chain solutions help the organizations develop comprehensive SVC policies and strategies that incorporate ESG criteria into procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management. We start by mapping out the value chain and conducting value chain ESG assessments (covering Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, supplier labor practices, resource usage, etc.) to identify high-risk areas and improvement opportunities. Using this insight, we help formulate frameworks and guidelines for supplier engagement, such as codes of conduct, sustainable sourcing standards, and partnership programs, to ensure your supply chain aligns with your sustainability goals and best global practices. We also support implementing responsible sourcing initiatives, supplier audits, and capacity-building for vendors (so that they can meet ESG requirements). By creating a sustainable value chain, companies can reduce risks (like disruptions, compliance issues, reputational damage) and unlock efficiencies, all while contributing to broader socio-economic goals (for example, supporting local content and SMEs in line with Vision 2030). Our approach fosters collaboration across the value chain, driving innovation and resilience from raw materials to end customers.

SVC policy, strategy and framework
Value chain ESG assessment