Bmo Financial
BMO Financial Group, commonly known as BMO, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Canada. Established in 1817, BMO has evolved into one of the largest banks in North America, with significant operations across Canada and the United States. The bank operates primarily in the banking and financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services. BMO is renowned for its commitment to customer service and innovative financial solutions, making it a trusted choice for individuals and businesses alike. With a strong market position, BMO has received numerous accolades for its sustainability initiatives and community engagement. As a pioneer in digital banking, BMO continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring clients have access to cutting-edge financial tools and resources.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bmo Financial's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Bmo Financial's score of 40 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bmo Financial's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BMO Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,960,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 33,350,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 56,357,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and 11,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses business travel. Over the previous years, BMO has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with a notable decrease from 161,766,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure in 2023. The company has made efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. BMO's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing its environmental impact. However, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further clarity on their long-term climate strategy may be needed.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 45,672,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 544,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,964,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bmo Financial is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
