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Omers

OMERS, officially known as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, is a leading Canadian pension fund headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1962, OMERS has grown to become one of the largest pension plans in Canada, managing a diverse portfolio across various sectors, including infrastructure, private equity, and real estate. With a strong focus on long-term investment strategies, OMERS offers unique services that cater to the retirement needs of municipal employees. The fund is renowned for its innovative approach to asset management and commitment to sustainable investing. Over the years, OMERS has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a key player in the global investment landscape. Its dedication to delivering value to its members and stakeholders sets OMERS apart in the competitive pension fund industry.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Omers's score of 39 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Omers's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, OMERS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,820,000 kg CO2e, comprising 599,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 882,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 7,290,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 3,381,652 kg CO2e, including 47,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 49,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. OMERS has demonstrated a commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The organisation has reported emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in recent years, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. The Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (WACI) for 2023 was reported at 0.079, reflecting ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions relative to revenue. Overall, while OMERS has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets would enhance its climate commitment narrative.

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Scope 2
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Omers's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Omers is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Omers is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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