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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.

58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Bmo Financial's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Bmo Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BMO Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,960,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 38,197,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at around 69,529,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including business travel and purchased goods and services, contributing to their overall carbon footprint. BMO has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. The company has been actively disclosing its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a transparent approach to its environmental impact. In previous years, BMO's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a total of approximately 95,835,000 kg CO2e reported in 2022, and 100,261,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company continues to engage in climate-related reporting, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate action. BMO's headquarters is located in Canada, and it remains focused on enhancing its climate commitments as part of its broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy.

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Scope 1
45,672,000
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Scope 2
544,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
25,637,000
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0,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bmo Financial's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Bmo Financial is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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