BCI, or British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, is a leading investment management firm headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1999, BCI has grown to become one of the largest institutional investors in Canada, managing a diverse portfolio across various asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, and real estate. With a strong focus on sustainable investing, BCI is committed to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment strategies. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including public sector pension plans and other institutional investors, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the financial landscape. Notable achievements include consistently strong investment returns and a reputation for innovation in the investment management industry.
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In 2023, BCI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,924,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 49,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 65,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 3,810,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 3,165,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 51,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 26,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3,088,000 kg CO2e. BCI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050. Additionally, BCI is targeting a 30% reduction in carbon exposure for its public equities portfolio by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. These initiatives reflect BCI's commitment to engaging with carbon-intensive companies to facilitate their transition to a low-carbon economy.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 56,500 | 00,000 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 18,200 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,944,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Bci 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.