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Financial Intermediation
CA
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Bmo Financial

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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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74

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Bmo Financial's score of 74 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bmo Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, BMO Financial reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions at approximately 14,924,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 55,763,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a combined total of around 70,687,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. For the Canadian region specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 18,125,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,007,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of around 31,132,000 kg CO2e. BMO has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. This target is part of a science-based approach to emissions reduction. Additionally, BMO is targeting net-zero financed emissions in its lending portfolio by 2050, with intermediate targets to be established in collaboration with clients. The bank's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by its participation in initiatives such as the Oil Sands Pathway to Net Zero Initiative and the Global Methane Pledge, which align with its goal of reducing portfolio emissions intensity by 33% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. BMO's emissions data is sourced directly from the Bank of Montreal, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The bank continues to enhance its climate strategy, focusing on transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
37,837,000
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Scope 2
115,334,000
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Scope 3
22,097,000
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0,000,000
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000,000,000

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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. This request for Bmo Financial is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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