We view sustainability as an investment in the strength of our culture, the resilience of our business and the future of our planet. That’s why we’re continuing to integrate sustainable practices into our operations and have made commitments that will help us ensure that our planet and its people thrive. At BDO, we have made sustainability and ESG one of the five strategic imperatives that drive our business strategy. The publication of this report not only shares the foundational work we have done to date, but also details our efforts to define the kind of organization we want to be in the future. We are building a business that lasts – a business that fulfills our firm’s purpose of helping people thrive, every day. Each of us has a role to play in protecting, preserving and renewing our planet’s resources to ensure the way we live today does not compromise tomorrow. That is why we have made climate action a critical priority—taking steps to more fully understand how our business activities impact the environment—and how best to minimize that impact. Now, more than ever, the strength of our people-first culture is helping lead the way. Whether it’s building stronger relationships with our professionals and clients, delivering an exceptional people experience for our stakeholders, or prioritizing strategic ESG commitments for the betterment of our communities, we’re invested in helping people thrive, every day. We simply believe responsible business is good business. Our commitment to the principles of ethical business conduct and corporate responsibility is an essential element of our professional responsibility, business strategy and the long-term resilience of the firm. Our?core purpose and values?guide us in everything we do and help to?establish?a set of standards embodied by our work, our relationships, and our professionals.?Our governance structure and?ethics and?compliance programs?are rooted in these values and serve as the foundation for our strategic business decisions.?