BDO Sustainability Philosophy


We seek to achieve strategic resilience by incorporating sustainability in the way we do business. We aim to embed sustainability principles when making decisions, assessing relationships, and creating products.

BDO Sustainability Philosophy


We seek to achieve strategic resilience by incorporating sustainability in the way we do business. We aim to embed sustainability principles when making decisions, assessing relationships, and creating products.

BDO Energy Transition Finance Statement

BDO recognizes that the banking industry plays a critical role
in the Philippines’ committed transition to a low-carbon
economy, a transition that will require providing access to
affordable, reliable, sustainable and clean energy.

                                            

Sustainability Framework


The Bank’s Sustainability Framework defines the strategies that serve as guideposts in its journey towards sustainability.

We create products and services which anticipate the evolving needs of our customers and support sustainable development goals.

We develop our capabilities to understand our customers and reach the underserved markets with relevant products and services that meet their unique needs and ways of doing business.

BDO products and services anticipate our customers' needs and support sustainable development goals. Learn more about them:

We support the achievement of national economic goals through financial inclusion and impact financing in infrastructure, eco-friendly solutions, green facilities, and disaster resilience initiatives.

Economic Impact

BDO supports the Philippine economic development goals through financial inclusion and impact financing in renewable energy, infrastructure, eco-friendly solutions, green facilities, and disaster resilience initiatives.

BDO contributes to the country’s sustained economic growth through delivering various banking products and services that help create a dynamic business environment, promote local and foreign investments, and accelerate economic activities.

Economic Value
As of December 31, 2021

We develop leaders in the sustainability movement. We aim to grow a “can lead” workforce that adopts a sustainability mindset and thrives with innovative thinking and customerfocused attitude.

Employee Profile
As of December 31, 2021

We leverage our resources towards the relief, rehabilitation, and recovery of disaster-stricken communities.

BDO Foundation: Finding ways to serve the Filipino
As of December 31, 2021

We continuously enhance our corporate governance framework to sustain superior business performance anchored on the principles of accountability, transparency, integrity, and fairness, together with our partners.

Sustainability Governance
BDO’s commitment to sustainability is fostered at the Board level, role modeled by senior executive leaders, executed by the business units and subsidiaries, and brought to life by BDO employees. BDO’s sustainable development strategies are anchored on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

  

Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

As of December 31, 2021

Target 1.a Target 2.3 Target 3.8 Target 4.7  
PHP 21.9 billion
in government taxes in 2021
PHP 17.2 billion in loans to agribusiness projects
121 Rural
health units rehabilitated to benefit 6.5 million individuals
29 million learners and 
900,000 teachers and non‑teaching personnel in 
47,000 public schools nationwide 
Financial education program beneficiaries 
 
    

As of December 31, 2021

Target 5.5 Target 6.4 Target 7.2 Target 8.5
59% female
representation
in senior leadership
58.6 million liters of water recycled
by BDO Corporate Center Ortigas in 2021
PHP 85.4 billion 
in funding for Renewable Energy projects with total installed capacity of 2,230 MW
38,873 employees
in the Philippinesand abroad 
  

As of December 31, 2021

Target 9.4 Target 10.2 Target 11.a Target 12.6
PHP 548 billion
in Sustainable Finance projects funded to date
25% increase
in teacher’s salary loan releases in Mindanao
PHP 85.4 billion 
in funding for Renewable Energy projects with total installed capacity of 2,230 MW
38,873 employees
in the Philippinesand abroad 
  

As of December 31, 2021

Target 13.2 Target 14.2 Target 15.3
4,266,687 tonnes of carbon dioxide avoided
by funded Renewable Energy projects
PHP 1.1 billion
in financing for Aquatic Biodiversity projects
PHP 85.4 billion 
in funding for Renewable Energy projects with total installed capacity of 2,230 MW

As of December 31, 2021

Target 16.6 Target 17.16
Platinum Award for the 12th consecutive year
from The Asset’s 2021 ESG Corporate Awards. BDO is among the companies recognized by The Asset for their achievements in sustainability and commitment to excellent and continuous improvement in ESG.
New partnerships
with the Agricultural Credit Policy Council, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and Philippine National Police to institutionalize financial education in capacity building initiatives for farmers, firefighters, fisherfolk, and police personnel nationwide.

Alignment to the United Nations Global Compact Principles

BDO supports the principles of the United Nations Global Compact. The Bank upholds:
  1. Corporate governance
  2. Climate-friendly solutions and opportunities for business
  3. Access to clean, renewable, and reliable energy sources and services
  4. The adoption of instruments that help quantify, manage, and report on the carbon footprint of its businesses
  5. The responsibility to protect the dignity of every person and uphold human rights
  6. The recognition of the role of women in achieving economic growth and poverty reduction
  7. The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor, and child labor

Inquiries regarding Sustainability at BDO, ESG data, and sustainability reports should be coursed through the BDO Sustainability Office.

BDO Sustainability Office
35/F BDO Corporate Center Ortigas
12 ADB Avenue 
Ortigas Center
Mandaluyong City 1554
Philippines
Telephone: (+632) 8840-7000 local 34803
Email: sustainability@bdo.com.ph