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.
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In 2024, BMO Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 102,912,000 kg CO2e globally, with 33,090,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 69,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In Canada, their emissions were about 31,132,000 kg CO2e, comprising 18,125,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,007,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, applying this target to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. BMO is also committed to achieving net-zero financed emissions in its lending activities by 2050, with interim targets for emissions reduction developed in collaboration with clients. The bank has maintained carbon neutrality in its operations since 2010, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability. Overall, BMO's climate strategy includes a focus on science-based approaches to emissions reduction, aiming for significant progress in the coming years while addressing the broader impacts of its financial activities on climate change.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 45,672,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 544,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 25,637,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Bmo Financial 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.