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 significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 18,125,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 13,007,000 kg CO2e in Canada. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached around 31,132,000 kg CO2e. In the United States, Scope 1 emissions were about 14,924,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 55,763,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of around 70,687,000 kg CO2e. Globally, BMO's emissions for 2024 included approximately 33,090,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 69,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 658,151,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The total global emissions for 2024 were reported at approximately 102,912,000 kg CO2e. BMO has set ambitious climate commitments, targeting a 30% reduction in operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, utilising science-based approaches. Additionally, the bank aims for net-zero financed emissions in its lending by 2050, with intermediate targets to be achieved in collaboration with clients. These commitments reflect BMO's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 37,837,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 115,334,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 22,097,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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.