Brixey & Meyer launches ESG service offering

27 June 2022 Consulting.us

Brixey & Meyer, a Columbus-headquartered accounting and consulting firm, has launched an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) service line offering.

The new offering will help clients assess ESG risks and opportunities, develop actionable recommendations, and implement impactful solutions to improve business performance in ways that benefit society and the environment.

Brixey & Meyer has hired Matt Deptola as senior manager and leader of the ESG offering. He spent the last eight years at non-profit economic development corporation JobsOhio, where he most recently served as director of operations for the project management team. In the role, Deptola focused on improving JobsOhio’s customer journey and overseeing training and development for project managers. Before that he held increasingly senior project management roles.

Deptola has a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from The Ohio State University and is currently completing an MBA at the same institution.Brixey & Meyer launches ESG service offering "ESG aligns with our firm's core values, and this is a growing focus for our clients and the community. Our team is thrilled to welcome Matt on board to lead this service offering for the firm. His knowledge and passion in this area is unmatched,” said Doug Meyer, CEO of Brixey & Meyer.

Deptola added, “By considering environmental, social, and governance factors, businesses can drive short and long-term value for their shareholders, employees, communities, and the environment. Brixey & Meyer's addition of ESG consulting to its impressive suite of tax, accounting, and business advisory services represents the firm's continued commitment to serving as a forward-thinking fiduciary of our clients."

Brixey & Meyer’s advisory services include strategy and planning, operational improvement, M&A, pricing, IT system implementation, change leadership, and project management. The firm was founded in 2002 and has more than 70 employees across offices in Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. Brixey & Meyer is a part of the BDO USA Alliance of independent accountancies.